Land Manager, SAB, SK & MB

Heidelberg Materials hiring for Land Manager, SAB, SK & MB jobs in Calgary, AB, CA

AutoReqId: 18971BR

Pay Class: Salaried Exempt

Minimum Pay Rate: $106,280.00

Maximum Pay Rate: $146,157.50

Department: Health, Safety and Environment

Line of Business: Regional Administration

Position Type: Temporary

Job Posting:

Heidelberg Materials provides the materials to build our future. Our future is sustainable. Our future is digital. And it goes beyond cement, aggregates and ready-mixed concrete. Heidelberg Materials North America, previously known as Lehigh Hanson, operates more than 450 locations with approximately 9,000 employees in the U.S. and Canada.

Reporting to the Director, Sustainable Resource Development for Canada Region, this position is responsible for optimizing the value of land assets, acquiring land use permits to support the Company’s business lines with their strategic plans for growth and continuous improvement. With a strong focus on land stewardship practices, the candidate will support our Southern Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba operations by managing land, lease, and contractual obligations to maintain Heidelberg Materials Canada Limited’s position as an industry leader. This is a temporary position for a 12-18 month term .

What you’ll get to do :

• Lead and manage the process of acquiring land permits, authorizations, and agreements for business line operations as required from all levels of government and landowners.
• Direct public relations activities with respect to land use consultation and hearings for all permit applications.
• Secure access to reserves and resources and facilitate other value-generating uses of lands.
• Coordinate and manage the acquisition and divestment of properties, including the due diligence, valuation, negotiation, end land use objectives, and capital request processes to ensure maximum value is obtained.
• Monitor and manage all land agreements, leases and contractual obligations through the Land Information System (LIS). Work effectively with land owners and tenants to maintain strong relationships and ensure good stewardship practices.
• Review property assessments, taxes and insurance renewals as required for accuracy.
• Develop and maintain sustainable relationships with regulators, neighbors, local community groups, and other stakeholders.
• Carry out site inspections of properties (owned and leased) to ensure compliance at all times.
• Work closely with Operations, Resource Development and Environment teams to track reserve depletion, reclamation obligations and timing of requiring replacement reserves.
• Assist with the identification of potential future reserves.
• Monitor and provide feedback on relevant regulatory changes (municipal and provincial), such as adjacent development, land use bylaw revisions, codes of practice, etc.

Essential Experience and Skills :

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, namely land use planning, geology, or other related technical or engineering fields.
• 5+ years of experience in a related land management position preferably with negotiating, due diligence and greenfield permitting experience. A working knowledge of the aggregates and/or concrete industry considered an asset.
• A good understanding of both scientific and project management principles with respect to environmental and land stewardship for permitting initiatives.
• Ability to negotiate and bring stakeholders together to stimulate positive change. Excellent communication (verbal and written) and relationship building skills.
• Highly motivated and effective leadership skills. Capable of working independently and setting priorities to ensure timelines are met.
• Extensive travel throughout Southern Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba is required.
• Must be organized and analytical with computer proficiency.
• Experience with ARCGIS is considered an asset.

What we have to offer:

• Competitive compensation package and paid time off vacation policy.
• A diverse, inclusive, supportive, and innovative work environment with best in-class people.
• The successful candidate can be located in any of the following locations: Calgary, Saskatoon, Regina, or Winnipeg.

Work Environment:

• This role operates in both an office setting and in a manufacturing environment with moving mechanical equipment, inclement weather, heat, humidity, elevated noise levels, and dusty conditions.
• Our pre-employment process includes reference checks, a medical, and a criminal record check.
• A drivers abstract check may be required.