Scott Land & Lease jobs

October 2026

Scott Land & Lease has an immediate opening for a Senior Surface Land Administrator/Project Coordinator in Alberta. This is an excellent chance to join one of Alberta’s most experienced Surface Land Teams, working on large-scale projects with stable, long-term clients! We are flexible on WFH/Hybrid or work from our downtown office.

We are looking for:

Someone who knows all facets of Surface Land administration in Alberta, both freehold and Crown. A passionate, organized person, who loves what they do, is amazing to work with, eager to learn new things and brings a positive, can-do attitude to work each day!

Skills required for success in this role:

• Track record of success working on demanding projects
• Strong technical land skills
• Ability to learn new things quickly
• Engaging personality and interpersonal skills
• An ability to effectively multi-task
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and highly organized
• Strong computer skills
• Knowledge of OneStop
• AB Freehold Surface experience
• Oilsands and thermal experience considered an asset

What you will do:

• Prepare documents for the acquisition of lands, rights-of-way, damage settlements, rental reviews, well sites, pipelines, utility rights-of-way, lease amendments, third-party agreements, make Crown applications on OneStop etc.
• Prepare supporting land documents such as third-party line lists, surface acquisition reports, landowner line lists, public consultation reports and notifications
• Prepare final packages and auditing
• Communicate effectively with key stakeholders such as clients, landowners, regulatory officials, government agencies, and project managers
• Prepare and update status reports ensuring accuracy and effective communication of project progress internally and with clients
• Identifying land requirements and potential risks on projects, while mitigating or escalating risks appropriately
• Ensure project requirements, deadlines and schedules are on track
• Exceed client expectations

Skills required for success in this role:

• Previous land experience in Alberta, preferably with a land broker
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced deadline driven service environment
• Detail and accuracy oriented
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills (i.e., ability to communicate effectively with internal team members and externally with client)
• Excellent organizational skills to set and drive established goals while focusing on accuracy
• Positive, friendly, service-oriented approach to duties
• Excellent problem-solving abilities
• Ability to manage multiple tasks at once
• Exceptional reporting and management skills

Your experience includes:

• 5+ years of Surface Land experience in Alberta
• Working knowledge of surface land procedures, relevant land legislation and regulations
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office products with strong Excel skills, and ability to integrate new software into daily workflows
• Experience in a billable time environment — land broker experience is preferred
• Monitoring and reporting on project progress

What we offer:

• Opportunity to work with one of the most stable and respected land companies in the industry
• Competitive compensation and benefits, including profit share
• Opportunity to learn and work with the industry’s top land professionals on one of Alberta’s top surface teams
• Opportunity to make a difference on projects for a wide range of clients in multiple industries
• A variety of new and interesting projects
• An opportunity to enhance and develop your professional skills
• Lots of exciting challenges

It’s easy to apply:

Please submit your resume and cover letter in strict confidence to: careers@scottland.ca. We thank everyone for applying however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.