Senior Surface Land Coordinator

Sinopec Canada is a wholly-owned subsidiary of a major International upstream oil and gas company, Sinopec International Petroleum Exploration and Production Corporation (SIPC) headquartered in Beijing, China. Sinopec Canada has been an active participant in the Canadian energy industry since 2005. Joining Sinopec Canada as Senior Asset Integrity Technician means becoming an important part of our team dedicated to making successful contributions to a sustainable future.

Primary Purpose of Position

The Senior Surface Land Coordinator is responsible for independently managing all surface land requirements in support of Sinopec Canada’s oil and gas operations across Alberta. This role provides expert-level surface land acquisition, administration, stakeholder engagement, and regulatory compliance to ensure operational activities are executed efficiently, compliantly, and with minimal risk. The position works closely with internal technical teams, legal, regulatory, and external stakeholders while exercising sound judgment and autonomy.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee the strategic acquisition and management of Crown and Freehold surface rights, including complex lease, right-of-way, and multi-stakeholder access negotiations


• Direct the full life cycle of surface applications and regulatory submissions, ensuring compliance with Alberta legislation and AER requirements


• Serve as the senior land authority, providing expert guidance on surface risk, access constraints, compensation strategy, and stakeholder management


• Establish and maintain relationships with landowners, municipalities, regulators, and key stakeholders; represent the company as required in Surface Rights Board proceedings and contested matters


• Provide oversight of surface agreement administration, including rentals, renewals, damage settlements, and reclamation obligations, ensuring financial accuracy and risk mitigation


• Prepare and adhere to project timelines and deliverables related to land acquisition, communicating risks to leadership


• Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Subsurface, Regulatory, HSE, and Legal


• Represent Surface Land department in Corporate Strategy and Budgeting exercises


• Drive continuous improvement of surface land processes, systems, and governance to enhance efficiency, compliance and stakeholder outcomes


• Mentor or provide guidance to land staff or consultants as required

Knowledge and Experience

• Extensive knowledge of Alberta surface land legislation, regulatory processes (AER D56), and industry best practices


• Demonstrated experience supporting upstream oil and gas operations, including drilling and producing assets


• Proven expertise in Crown and Freehold surface acquisition, regulatory applications, and complex, multi-party negotiations


• Strong understanding of legal land agreements, with the ability to interpret contractual language and collaborate effectively with legal counsel


• Displays a high-level of integrity in all actions, complying with and promoting the company’s core values, a respectful work environment, and aligning with the code of business conduct.


• Demonstrated ability to understand and operate effectively in a diverse and multi-cultural environment.

 Skills and Competencies

• Highly developed negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills


• Demonstrated ability to work independently, prioritize competing demands, and manage multiple concurrent projects in a dynamic operational environment


• High level of professionalism, discretion, and integrity when representing the company externally


• Proficiency with CS Explorer and Landview applications document control, and Microsoft office applications


• Commitment to upholding and promoting company core values, fostering a respectful workplace, and adhering to the Code of Business conduct

 Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive surface land experience in the oil and gas industry


• Post-secondary diploma or degree in Land Management, Business, or related discipline


• Registered Professional Landman designation through CAPL preferred or in progress


• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to field locations as required

Come work with us!

If you are looking for meaningful new challenges and have a solutions-oriented attitude, we want to hear from you. To apply, submit your resume and cover letter on the careers section of our website, www.sinopeccanada.com. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Thank you in advance for your interest.

At Sinopec Canada, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and accessible environment, where all employees feel valued, respected and supported. If you require an accommodation for the recruitment/interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.