Land Representative

Company Summary

LandSolutions is actively engaged in all areas of land access, including Power (Generation and Transmission), Public Infrastructure, Renewable Energy, Oil and Gas (Upstream and Midstream), and Telecommunications. We are supported by more than 170 professionals and are well-established throughout Canada and the United States.

Job Overview

The Land Representative plays a critical role in supporting LandSolutions’ land acquisition, stakeholder engagement, and project execution activities across Nova Scotia.

This position provides frontline expertise in negotiating land rights, coordinating with landowners and community stakeholders, supporting regulatory and environmental processes, and ensuring accurate documentation throughout the project lifecycle. The Land Representative is a key liaison between project teams, clients, and landowners—helping to advance project milestones while maintaining strong relationships and delivering a high standard of service.

Working as part of an integrated land and project delivery team, the Land Representative contributes to risk management, field intelligence, and issue resolutions to support successful project outcomes.

This position is remote, based anywhere in Nova Scotia, with travel requirements depending on project needs.

Salary

Hourly Rate: $35–$55 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Execute land and right-of-way (ROW) acquisition projects, ensuring all activities meet project or compliance objectives and standards.
• Provide regular status updates and detailed records of correspondence and activities.
• Navigate and interpret legal documents, titles, deeds, and engineering drawings, ensuring accuracy and alignment with project objectives.
• Maintain a strong understanding of project processes, agreement details, and professional conduct standards.
• Conduct field work, meet with stakeholders to inform on and negotiate terms and conditions of contracts, and build trusted relationships with communities.
• Coordinate with public and regulatory bodies, supporting community engagement initiatives.
• Liaise effectively with landowners, third-party consultants, contractors, and internal teams, including Operations, Construction, Environmental, and Legal Departments.
• Prioritize safety by adhering to the Occupational Health and Safety Act, company and client policies, and using appropriate safety equipment and practices.
• Stay proactive in ongoing professional development, enhancing your knowledge of land management with best practices, negotiation, and legislation.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in land, real estate, appraisal, community relations or right-of-way roles.
• A degree or diploma in land management, real estate, environmental science, project management, land administration, or a related field is preferred.
• Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills, with the ability to navigate complex stakeholder dynamics.
• Proficient in interpreting legislation, legal documentation or contracts, and engineering drawings.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communications skills, both written and verbal.
• A valid G Driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle.
• Bilingual in English and French is considered an asset.