Regional Land Representative

Location: Puget Sound, Washington                            

Department: Land & Right of Way              

Reports to: Manager, Land & Right of Way                      

Worker Type: Full Time     

Schedule Type: Day           

Work Setting: Field 

As a Regional Land Representative with Trans Mountain, you’ll have the opportunity to work with a progressive and fast-paced group of professionals in the Land department.

The Regional Land Representative role focuses on establishing and maintaining positive relationships with landowners, land users, state and local government agencies and other parties, the negotiation and resolution of various land and right-of-way issues, landowner concerns, and claims; as well as for providing a wide range of real property services relating to the acquisition, development, and disposal of land interests for the Trans Mountain pipelines and their operation. The Regional Land Representative is also key to monitoring land use (zoning, planning, etc.), identifying risks, and mitigating encroachments, incompatible land use, and class change triggers.

The position is based in the Puget Sound region, working out of our Bellingham office.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong working relationships with property owners, land users and state and local authorities.
• Works closely with leaders to develop effective solutions for landowner and land user issues, concerns, and challenges.
• Coordinates land access, negotiates settlements, and resolves land-related files—including claims, conflicts, and information about contractual or real property rights, as well as damage prevention matters.
• Monitor land use changes, such as zoning and planning developments, across the region.
• Engages with stakeholders, addresses their concerns, anticipates their needs, and ensures that Trans Mountain’s commitments to stakeholder milestones and objectives are met.
• Handles correspondence with stakeholders and government authorities to manage the diverse land interests of Trans Mountain.
• Communicates directly with landowners and land users about project details, damage prevention, and public awareness efforts, while supporting the delivery of landowner packages, engagement procedures for new landowners, and documentation of unauthorized activities.
• Provides advisory services on land use and zoning to both internal and external parties, oversees the delivery of new permanent or temporary land rights for non-routine projects, and leads land-related permitting processes.
• Maintains open lines of communication with field operations staff, landowners, and government authorities to facilitate the effective exchange of information among all stakeholders.
• Be client-focused and delivers support services to other groups, primarily External Relations, Pipeline Maintenance, Environment and local facility operations.

Qualifications and Professional Experience

• Possess a university-level degree or a Diploma related to real estate, business, commerce, or social sciences, or a minimum of 10 years of equivalent industry experience.
• Hold a valid provincial driver’s license.
• Proven ability to assess claims and manage conflict situations, with a track record of developing effective strategies to resolve issues while fostering positive relationships.
• Specialized experience and knowledgeable in handling assigned specialized "category" files such as Tribe lands, Proximity Permit land use conflicts, and issues related to the regulatory regime, and land permitting subject to the federal, state and local jurisdiction.
• Collaborative team player with experience working in multi-disciplinary project environments.
• In-depth knowledge of the regulatory regime specific to PHMSA, WUTC, and PSR, as well as local legislation and regulations pertaining to land use and zoning and be able to represent company in the public hearings associated with Conditional Use Permits and acquisition of other land interests.
• Demonstrated ability to make sound decisions and work efficiently under pressure, with strong time management and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and experienced in using databases for project and land management.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Skilled in analyzing complex issues and implementing practical, well-reasoned solutions.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities/project demands within tight deadlines.

Working Conditions

• Will need to provide support outside of regular business hours and/or on the weekend.
• This is a Field position, travel to work sites is required on a regular basis; some overnight stay is also required (5-10%).

Relocation Eligibility

We invite applicants from outside the position location to apply. Relocation to the position location will be required and domestic relocation assistance may be considered for the successful candidate.

Application

Candidates may submit their application in English or French. To apply in French, please use our French careers site: Careers (French)

At Trans Mountain, we believe in an inclusive, accessible, and barrier free recruitment and selection process for all applicants. If you require an accommodation at any point in the process, please contact us at: Talent@transmountain.com or the designated Talent Acquisition Advisor.  Accomodation requests will not affect the assessment of your application or candidacy.

We Build Careers and Pipelines That Last

Our story is about determination, resourcefulness and resilience. It’s about charting our own course, finding innovative solutions to challenging problems and doing the right thing. It was true when Trans Mountain became a company in 1951 and it’s just as true today. We welcome new members to our team that embrace the qualities in our story, that thrive on the new path and directions we take.  Our culture is one of care and taking our responsibilities seriously. If you would like to contribute to our culture, then join our journey.

A Rewarding Opportunity

We offer:

• Valuable experience providing opportunity for professional development and career advancement;
• An opportunity to engage with and learn from some of the most talented and experienced people in the business;
• Competitive compensation;
• Comprehensive benefits programs including flexible benefits, pension and savings plans;
• A place to share a sense of purpose and build relationships;
• Meaningful work that makes a difference;
• An opportunity within the Canadian energy industry.

We value:

• The health, safety and wellness of everyone working in our company;
• Meaningful participation from Indigenous and local communities;
• The commitment and resilience of our people;
• Collaboration and achieving success together. 

In keeping with Trans Mountain’s commitment to maximize benefits for communities, priority will be given to qualified candidates from Indigenous, local and regional communities along the Trans Mountain pipeline corridor.

In Alberta, the pipeline system spans the traditional territories of Treaty 6, 7 and 8, and the Métis Nation of Alberta (Zone 4).

In British Columbia, the system crosses the traditional territories of numerous First Nations that are affiliated with the Secwepemc, Dakelh (Carrier), Nlaka'pamux, Syilx/Okanagan, Interior and Coast Salish, Stó:lo, as well as the Métis.

Trans Mountain also operates through 15 First Nation Reserves located within the region spanning the BC interior through Fraser Valley.

Our Commitment to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility (IDEA)

Trans Mountain is committed to fostering inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility.  The diverse viewpoints and cultural knowledge that our employees bring to work enrich our organization’s collective cultural understanding, which is reflected in the work we do every day.  We strive to create an environment that is free of barriers to promote full participation in the workplace. Trans Mountain welcomes new team members from traditionally underrepresented groups, including but not limited to women, Indigenous Peoples, members of racialized groups, persons with disabilities and members of the 2SLGBTQI+ community.