SURFACE LAND AGENT AND COORDINATOR Location: Calgary, Alberta
Status: Full-time Permanent Posted: March 4, 2026
Birchcliff Energy Ltd. (“Birchcliff”) is an intermediate oil and natural gas company based in Calgary, Alberta, engaged
in the exploration, development and production of natural gas and liquids. All of Birchcliff’s assets are located in
Alberta, where the Company is focused on the Montney/Doig Resource Play. Birchcliff’s vision is to be an industry
leading producer of profitable and sustainable natural gas and liquids, with the objective of increasing long term
shareholder value. Birchcliff has a strong record of success built on its core belief that outstanding people, combined
with a strong corporate culture, create a winning environment. Birchcliff offers competitive compensation, stock
options and benefits to its employees.
The Birchcliff Surface Land team is currently seeking an experienced Alberta Surface Land Agent/Coordinator to work
in our core operating areas. Reporting to the Surface Land Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for
all aspects of surface land acquisition and maintenance. This position is primarily based in Birchcliff’s Calgary office,
and daily attendance at the office is required. The role will also involve travel to and work within Birchcliff’s core
operating areas in Pouce Coupe, Gordondale and the Goodfare/Elmworth areas.
- Work as a key member of the Asset Team on project planning and coordination of surface land acquisition
o Padsite, pipeline and facility installations on Crown and freehold lands.
o OneStop RTF applications for water transfers and private access.
o Communication and reporting with the Asset, Facilities and Operations teams.
o Landowner and resident meetings relating to new acquisitions.
o Ongoing communication and reporting with internal teams, including Asset, Facilities, Field
Operations, Drilling, Completions, Construction, Reclamation, Mineral Land, Geology and Health
and Safety.
o Coordination and communication with external groups, including surveyors, construction
contractors, and water, environmental and forestry consultants.
- Work with the Operations team on surface land maintenance activities, including:
o Rental reviews and Damage releases.
o Reclamation notifications (D-56, access and crossing agreements).
o D-56 updates and D-60 flare notifications.
o Crown disposition renewals and amendments.
o Community relations activities, including maintaining and enhancing Birchcliff’s reputation within
the communities where we operate.
o Actively contributing to Indigenous Relations initiatives through respectful, community-focused
engagement
o Addressing landowner and resident concerns and inquiries, preferably in person and through
brokers when appropriate.
o Attending community events, as required.
o Coordinating and distributing weekly and other community updates.
o Representing Birchcliff at Wapiti Synergy Group meetings in Grande Prairie.
o Maintaining relationships and communications with local authorities.
- This role requires a combination of work in the Calgary office and at field operations in the Peace River Arch,
primarily within the Counties of Saddle Hills and Grande Prairie, Alberta.
- Permanent Alberta Surface Land Agent Licence.
- Alberta Commissioner for Oaths.
- Minimum education, a two-year college diploma or university degree in a related field.
- Active member of CALEP, IRWA or AASLA (or eligible to become).
- Minimum of 10 years of progressive surface land acquisition experience in the oil and gas industry, including
specific experience with:
o Multi-well pads, Montney development, community relations and land acquisitions in the Grande
Prairie region.
o Crown land acquisition, including OneStop applications, First Nations consultation, Water Act
requirements and reclamation processes.
o Regulatory consultation relating to full field development and facilities approvals, including
- Proven track record of positively and effectively addressing stakeholder questions, concerns, objections and
- Strong understanding of third-party approval requirements, including crossing agreements, proximity
- Solid understanding of surface land administration processes, including document generation, file
structure, third-party agreements, road use and file maintenance.
- Experience with Indigenous relations and a solid understanding of Indigenous consultation requirements
o Self-motivated, well organized, process-oriented team player with a desire to develop skills and
build a long-term career at Birchcliff.
o Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Access, as well as industry
mapping programs such as Abadata and Google Earth, and asset management software including
LandWorks.
o Valid Class 5 driver’s licence with a good driving record.
Application Process
Interested applicants who meet the criteria’s outlined above are invited to submit their resume to
careers@birchcliffenergy.com with the description “Surface Land Agent and Coordinator” in the subject line of the
email.
Birchcliff thanks all applicants in advance for their submissions; however, only those applicants selected for an
interview will be contacted.