Mineral Land Specialist - In Situ

Joining Suncor means you will work for one of the best companies in Canada, providing tremendous future potential where talented people thrive and lead. As our business evolves, so do our employment opportunities. Our work culture includes a dynamic mix of professionals, with a diversity of skills and expertise.

We require an experienced mineral landman that will be responsible for supporting Suncor’s various teams with respect to operational and growth work for Suncor’s mineral holdings. We are looking for individuals who collaborate well with internal and external stakeholders to ensure that Suncor is well positioned for all contractual and regulatory obligations and opportunities.

Minimum Requirements:

- A Bachelor’s degree in related discipline

- Member of CAPL with strong industry and regulatory connections

- 10 years of experience in various tenure regimes

- Oil Sands tenure experience considered an asset

- Specific knowledge of applicable mineral related contractual, legislative and regulatory requirements necessary to support all of Suncor’s acquisition and operational activities

- Knowledgeable of CAPL OP Procedure/PASC and their primary functionality

- Knowledge of Joint Venture contracts and corresponding processes

- Broad understanding of G&G, Engineering, Drilling & Completion, Accounting, Finance, Risk Management, Environmental, Legal and Joint Ventures aspects of the oil & gas industry

- Basic operational knowledge and it’s connection with mineral tenure

- Knowledge of economic methodology and processes.

- Strong interpersonal and communication skills

- Strong project management, problem solving and organizational skills

- Proven ability to lead multiple and changing priorities under tight deadlines

- Efficient computer skills using land, mapping and GIS related programs

Responsibilities:

- Collaborate with asset teams to on required mineral activities to support business objectives

- Liaison with external stakeholders including regulatory bodies, industry associations, partners and competitors to fulfill all mineral requirements and ensure corporate reputation is maintained or enhanced

- Liaison with internal departments to ensure Mineral Land’s role in multiple corporate objectives is represented and incorporated

- Maintain timely knowledge of pertinent regulation changes and their affect on the business

- Analyze industry and regulatory activities and identify innovative methods to support operations

- Apply decision making skills and business savvy to unique situations often within limited timelines

- Act as a trusted advisor to customer/business partners on all mineral related issues

- Support the identification of new opportunities and identify strategies to generate cost reduction

- Act as joint venture representative where applicable; stewarding and monitoring existing JV arrangements

Location and other Key Details:

- This is an office-based role. You will work out of our Calgary head office, located in the Suncor Energy Centre at 150 – 6th Ave S.W.

- Hours of work are a regular 40-hour work week, Monday to Friday

- Our business professional roles follow internal compensation guidelines, and the pay band will generally be based years of experience and scope of work

Why Suncor?

Suncor's operations include oil sands development, production and upgrading; offshore oil and gas; petroleum refining in Canada and the U.S.; and the company's Petro-Canada retail and wholesale distribution networks (including Canada's Electric Highway™, a coast-to-coast network of fast-charging electric vehicle stations).

With a strong strategy for growth and our long-standing approach to sustainability, operational excellence, capital discipline and technology and innovation, Suncor offers a solid foundation for you to continue building your career. We offer rewarding opportunities for you to learn, contribute and grow in a variety of career-building positions – all of which means tremendous potential for your future. We are focused on deepening our commitment to inclusion and diversity and creating a respectful workplace.

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment where every employee feels valued and respected. We have numerous employee inclusion networks to help foster an inclusive and respectful culture and drive positive change within Suncor. Current networks include both workplace inclusion networks (focusing on inclusion and respect for all), and identity-focused networks (focusing on building community and a sense of belonging and allyship). Through the Journey of Reconciliation, we are progressing the way we think and act to build greater mutual trust and respect with the Indigenous Peoples in Canada. Please note we will consider accessibility accommodations to applicants upon request.