Senior Land Analyst

Senior Land Analyst

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Posting Date: Jul 22, 2026

Location: Edmonton, AB

Company: Government of Alberta

Job Information
Job Title: Senior Land Analyst 
Job Requisition ID: 85024
Ministry: Energy and Minerals
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: Open competition
Closing Date: August 5, 2026
Classification: Legal Administration 3 
Salary: $2,471.59 to $3,127.35/bi-weekly ($64,508- $81,623/year) 

The Alberta Public Service works to build a stronger province for current and future generations. We make a difference in the lives of Albertans through rewarding and diverse career opportunities.
The Ministry of Energy and Minerals is responsible for sustaining the interests of Albertans through the stewardship and responsible development of energy and mineral resource systems. For more information on the work of our Ministry, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/energy-and-minerals.

The Energy Operation division is responsible for leasing and maintaining Alberta’s Crown mineral rights and for calculating, assessing, collecting, and reconciling royalty revenues from natural gas, natural gas liquids, helium, conventional oil, oil sands, coal, and metallic and industrial minerals on behalf of Albertans. In addition, the division looks after Petrinex, which is a key volumetric reporting system for industry and western Canada.

Role Responsibilities

Do you enjoy detailed work, insightful analysis, and recognise the importance of maintaining accurate records? The Oil Sands, Coal and Minerals Operations branch is seeking a Senior Land Analyst to support the Oil Sands Tenure unit.

Reporting to the Tenure Manager, the Senior Land Analyst is responsible for administering approximately 5,000 active oil sands agreements and supporting processes related to the disposition of Crown oil sands rights through public offerings and direct purchases. The role focuses on managing the lifecycle of oil sands leases, ensuring compliance with legislation and accurate records, and efficient resource management.

Lease Management and Continuation

• Evaluate and process applications for lease continuation, extension, and amendments based on legislative and policy related criteria.
• Communicate with industry stakeholders regarding application requirements and deficiencies.
• Collaborate with technical teams for their review and interpretation.
• Prepare official correspondence and agreements (continuations, cancellations, amendments, issuance, etc.)
• Review and apply relevant regulations and policies.
• Manage financial records including rental adjustments, refunds and credits.
• Maintain accurate records in relevant internal systems applications.

Crown Rights Disposition

• Administer processes for the disposition of Crown oil sands rights in accordance with legislation and policy.
• Interact with industry to clarify regulations and resolve disposition issues.
• Prepare and review public offering notices, direct purchase requests and related agreement issuance and documentation.

Role Responsibilites cont.

System Development & Maintenance:

• Participate in the reviews for development and maintenance of internal tenure systems to ensure accurate reflection of business requirements. 
• Contribute to the creation of test cases and execute testing.
• Identify system deficiencies in need of resolution.

Managerial Assistance & Special Projects:

• Conduct research and prepare reports/projects as requested by senior staff.
• Coordinate statistical information related to agreement data.
• Resolve outstanding sales and continuation issues.
• Provide updates and participate in stakeholder meetings.
• Update operational processes as necessary.
• Administer production unit allocation agreements.

This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the responsible management of Alberta’s Crown oil sands mineral resources. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and the ability to apply legislation and policy in a complex environment.

The Job Description is provided for Further details on this position.

APS Competencies

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

• Creative Problem Solving: Ability to assess options and implications in new ways to achieve outcomes and solutions.
• Agility: Ability to anticipate, assess, and readily adapt to changing priorities.
• Drive for results: Demonstrate a strong focus on achieving daily tasks and anticipate outcomes and how they align with the goals of the branch.
• Develop Network: You will open to perspectives towards long term goal and maintain stakeholder relationship
• Build Collaborative Environments: Contribute and discuss ideas with the team and work collaboratively and maintain open communication

Qualifications

Required:

• Minimum two-year diploma in a related field such as Land Administration or Business Administration, Legal Administration or Geology, plus two years progressively responsible related experience preferably in the Land Tenure.

Equivalency:

• Directly related education or related experience may be considered based on one year of education for one year of experience; or one year of experience for one year of education.

The following will be considered assets:

• Preference may be given to candidates with strong knowledge of Crown oil sands tenure programs and related administration.
• Experience supporting process improvements, including testing, issue resolution, and documentation.
• Experience working with land or mineral tenure systems and maintaining accurate data and financial records.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Excel, including intermediate to advanced functions (e.g., pivot tables).
   

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.

Notes

Additional Position Details:

• Term of Employment: Permanent, Full-time position.
• Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
• Location: Petroleum Plaza Building North Tower, Edmonton.

Recruitment Process:

• Final candidates will be required to undergo an academic credentials verification.
• Successful candidates will be required to disclose any business or financial interests, including the owning of shares or financial investments in the energy sector, to comply with the Department of Energy & Minerals’ Supplementary Code of Conduct. 
• Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in. 

Links and information on what the GoA have to offer to prospective employees.
 

• Working for the Alberta Public Service 
• Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP)
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information 
• Professional learning and development
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool 
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.

How To Apply
Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies.
Candidates are required to apply for a job online. Please see Job Application Resoures for information. 
In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. For example, January 2006 - June 2009 (part-time). This example is provided for illustrative purposes only. Applicants are encouraged to present their information clearly and thoroughly, using a format that best conveys their experience.
It is recommended applicants who have completed post-secondary studies from outside of Canada obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information.
It is recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.
Closing Statement
This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.
We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.
If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Tomasz Gruszka at tomasz.gruszka@gov.ab.ca.

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