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ROLE: Real Estate Land Agent
COMPANY: City of Vernon
LOCATION: Vernon, BC
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent
CLOSING DATE: Open until filled
JOB POSTING: Search: JR-2025-100 at vernon.ca

CITY PROFILE:
Vernon is located in BC’s sunny North Okanagan, surrounded by three lakes and known for its outdoor lifestyle, growing economy, and family-friendly community.

JOB DESCRIPTION:
The City of Vernon is hiring a Real Estate Land Agent to support capital projects, housing, and infrastructure. Reporting to the Manager of Economic Development & Partnerships, this role handles land acquisitions, negotiations, and real estate transactions across departments.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Acquire land and rights-of-way for City projects

  • Support leasing, sales, and land strategy

  • Coordinate with consultants and internal teams

  • Assist with property management and public land use

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Diploma in Real Estate, Urban Land Economics, or equivalent

  • 2+ years of experience in land or municipal real estate

  • IRWA, AACI, or RIBC affiliation preferred

  • Valid BC Class 5 driver’s license

BENEFITS:

  • $79,384.76 – $93,393.83 salary

  • Compressed work week

  • Car allowance + city-issued phone

  • Medical, vacation, and relocation support

To apply, visit vernon.ca and search “JR-2025-100”.

ROLE: Surface Land Agent
COMPANY: Parallax Energy Operating Inc. (“Parallax”)
LOCATION: Lacombe, AB
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent
CLOSING DATE: May 28, 2025
JOB POSTING: Link to Job Post

COMPANY PROFILE:
Parallax Energy Operating Inc. (“Parallax”) is an oil and gas company with a consolidated position in the Duvernay and a production base of over 17,000 boe/d.

JOB DESCRIPTION:
We are seeking a dedicated Surface Land Agent to join our team. This role will be based out of Lacombe, Alberta, and will work alongside all operational departments to support an upstream oil drilling program in Central Alberta. The successful candidate will be responsible for acquiring projects for a capital development program and ensuring regulatory compliance throughout the project lifecycle and engaging with all stakeholders. While this position is field based, the successful candidate will be supported by the team from our Calgary office.

KEY RESPONSABILITIES:

  • Negotiate and acquire surface land contracts pertaining to surface use, including but not limited to surface leases, rights-of-ways, road use, water use, and rental reviews.

  • Keep abreast of government regulations, industry trends, and land values for surface rights in the operational area.

  • Collaborate with Surface Land Analysts and a variety of stakeholders to coordinate all surface land activities for a drilling program and maintenance of existing assets.

  • Serve as the primary point of contact between surface owners and field personnel to proactively address and resolve issues related to operations and daily production activities.

  • Prepare applications and perform all tasks required to obtain rights of entry as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Strong working knowledge of AER Directive 56.

  • Licensed Land Agent in Alberta.

  • Industry experience as a Surface Land Agent.

  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills for effective collaboration with internal teams and industry partners.

  • Self-motivated with strong negotiation skills and the ability to perform job duties with minimal supervision.

  • Team-oriented with a proactive and problem-solving mindset.

  • Valid driver’s license required. 

To apply, please see career page on the Parallax website at https://parallaxenergy.ca/careers/

Visit parallaxenergy.ca to learn more.

Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Thank you for your interest.

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