Tundra Oil & Gas is a Manitoba-based oil and gas exploration and production company and a wholly owned subsidiary of Winnipeg-based James Richardson & Sons, Limited. Tundra’s head office is in Winnipeg, with additional offices in Virden, Estevan, and Calgary. At Tundra, we believe that our people are the foundation of our success, and we are dedicated to growing our company in a sustainable and disciplined way. This philosophy has served us well since our inception in 1980. Today, Tundra is a team 400-strong, and a leader in the Manitoba and Southeast Saskatchewan oil industry. We take pride in supporting the communities in which we operate and stewarding the resources we manage for today and for the future. We are committed to working together and to getting everyone home safe every day.

THE OPPORTUNITY:

Tundra is excited to announce an opportunity for a Manager, Mineral Land based out of our Calgary, AB office. The successful candidate will be eligible to participate in Tundra’s hybrid work schedule (in-office Tuesday – Thursday).

As Manager, Mineral Land, you will lead the Mineral Land Negotiator team and oversee commercial negotiations and agreements with third parties, government agencies, and mineral owners. This role plays a key part in shaping land strategy, supporting corporate objectives, and identifying acquisition and divestiture opportunities in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.

If you are interested in joining a team committed to safety and operational integrity, we encourage you to apply!

REPORTS TO: Vice President, Land

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING:

Leadership & Strategy

- Direct and supervise the Mineral Land Negotiator team in Calgary

- Influence organizational direction beyond specific land objectives

- Liaise with other managers and the Executive Leadership Team on mineral land matters

- Develop procedures and priorities to maximize asset value

Commercial Negotiations & Land Management

- Lead commercial functions including negotiations, analysis, research, and issue resolution

- Manage internal land consultants and external brokers, including capital spend planning

- Coordinate land-related activity requiring provincial regulatory approval

- Support government policy work in mineral land, joint venture, and carbon management

Acquisition & Divestiture

- Partner with the Business Development Team to identify and evaluate A&D opportunities

- Prepare presentations and coordinate technical and business analysis for strategic land transactions

Reporting & Relationship Building

- Provide monthly progress reports on team deliverables

- Develop key relationships with industry counterparts, stakeholders, and government personnel

- Maintain an active presence in professional associations such as CALEP

WHAT YOU NEED:

- Bachelor’s degree in Petroleum Land Management, Business, Public Administration, or a related field

- Minimum 15 years of experience in oil and gas land management

- Prior supervisory experience and a strong understanding of land asset management principles

- Superior freehold land knowledge and experience negotiating land agreements

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

- Proven leadership and relationship-building skills

- Strong communication and conflict resolution abilities

- Ability to manage multiple projects and deliver results in a fast-paced environment

- Strategic thinker with a track record of identifying and securing value-add opportunities

- Active industry engagement and familiarity with regulatory frameworks in Saskatchewan and Manitoba

We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and excellence. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply for our positions.

If you are interested in joining our team, please visit the Careers section of our website at www.tundraoilandgas.com to submit your cover letter and resume along with your salary expectations by end of day on September 21, 2025.

We wish to thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those being considered for interviews will be contacted.