Posted: June 26, 2026
Surface Landman at Canadian Natural Resources, St. Albert is listed at Canadian Natural Resources in St. Albert, AB. The Beaver Board aggregates this opening from the employer's career page — apply using the button below to reach the official application. Browse more jobs at Canadian Natural Resources.
This Surface Landman role at Canadian Natural Resources, located in St. Albert or Bonnyville, Alberta, involves managing surface rights acquisition and fostering community and government relations. Key duties include coordinating land access for thermal operations and conducting Indigenous consultation. Successful candidates will bring a minimum of five years of relevant experience, a valid Class 5 driver’s licence, an Alberta Land Agent Licence, and Commissioner for Oaths certification.
Canadian Natural Resources is a prominent leader within Canada’s energy industry, committed to driving innovation and delivering long-term value through integrity and teamwork. Joining the Surface Land team in the Thermal area offers a driven professional the chance to make a significant mark while advancing their career. This role provides progressive autonomy and substantial potential for career growth, allowing individuals to build their Landman skillset and contribute valuable expertise to the company's operations. The successful candidate will be instrumental in managing a broad portfolio, including crucial surface rights acquisition and maintaining positive community and government relations. They will also represent Canadian Natural at various community, industry committee, and government meetings, highlighting their superior communication skills in a natural and impactful way.
The core responsibilities for this Surface Landman position include coordinating and managing land access for well sites, pipelines, and facilities, which is vital for our thermal operations in Alberta. A significant aspect of the role involves coordinating and conducting Indigenous consultation, alongside developing positive working relationships with Indigenous communities near our operations. The individual will also collaborate with Geophysical Operations on community consultation and government permits, ensuring all activities comply with regulatory requirements. Managing positive relations with all stakeholders, including overseeing participant involvement and public consultation programs, is paramount. Providing strategic direction to Land, Survey, and Environmental companies further underscores the breadth of this role. Candidates should possess a minimum of five years of direct or related experience, complemented by relevant post-secondary education. Essential qualifications include a valid Class 5 driver’s licence, an Alberta Land Agent Licence, and being a Commissioner for Oaths. A vast knowledge of crown land acquisition and Alberta’s Water Act is also required, demonstrating a deep understanding of the regulatory landscape affecting surface land matters. Experience in planning, organizing, and implementing strategies, programs, and activities would be considered a valuable asset for this dynamic position.
