Posted 3 months ago
Land Agent
@ Canacre
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Overview
Canacre is hiring a temporary, hourly as-needed Land Agent for its Land Services team in Nova Scotia. The role negotiates and acquires land-use agreements for infrastructure projects, communicates with landowners, clients and stakeholders, and interprets legal agreements, site plans and appraisal reports. Experience in land acquisition or right-of-way work and a valid driver's licence are key requirements.
Responsibilities:
- Negotiate land-use agreements with private landowners and special interest groups
- Communicate project information to landowners, stakeholders and the community
- Interpret appraisal reports and legal agreements, site plans and project layouts
- Negotiate damage releases for crop loss and other impacts
- Record detailed daily consultation records
Requirements summary:
- 5+ years in land acquisition, real estate or right-of-way
- Valid driver's licence with insurability
- Excellent communication and reporting skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Bachelor's degree in geography, GIS or real estate is an asset
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Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-08-16
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-09
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-16
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Business development |
| Experience | 5+ years |
| Travel | ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Client sites, Outdoors, Office |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Geography, GIS, Land acquisition, Real estate |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Flexible hours, Retirement plan, Wellness |
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Canacre
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Complex projects at scale, need certainty.
Full company description
Canacre is an infrastructure development consultant specializing in project management, land acquisition, environment, GIS analysis, data management, web-based mapping, community engagement, land feasibility, planning, and permitting services. Our clients include developers and government entities that are involved in the planning and development of rights of way, resources, renewable energy and public-works projects across Canada and the United States. Canacre has built a strong reputation as a service oriented and technologically adept company. Our ongoing success can be attributed to our diverse team of industry experts, and our ability to incorporate technically efficient elements into all of our service offerings.
- LinkedIn followers
- 11,111
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 170
- Reported office locations
- 15990 N Greenway Hayden Loop, Scottsdale, Arizona 85260, US
- 489 Queen Street East, Suite 300, Toronto, Ontario M5A 1V1, CA
- 300 International Dr. Suite 100, Williamsville, NY 14221, US
- 10 Water Street, Suite 110, Waterville, Maine 04901, US
- 10774 - 42 Street SE, Calgary, Alberta T2C 0L5, CA
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- 116 Albert St, Suite 200, Ottawa, Ontario K1P 5G3, CA
- Business categories
- Project Management
- Real Estate
- Telecommunications
- Other recorded names
- Canacre
- Canacre USA, LLC
- Specialties
- Land Acquisition
- Solar Power
- Wind Power
- Telecommunications
- Feasibilitiy Studies
- Constraints Analysis
- GIS
- Mapping
- Permitting
- Planning
- Community Relations
- Landowner Relations
- Municipal Consultation
- Right of Ways
- Title and Land Administration
- Visual Simulations
- Data Management
- Development Support Services
- Project Management
- and Environment
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
Canacre is an infrastructure development consultant specializing in project management, land acquisition, environment, GIS analysis, data management, web-based mapping, community engagement, land feasibility, planning, and permitting services. Our clients include developers and government entities that are involved in the planning and development of rights of way, resources, renewable energy and public-works…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Utilities |
| Company size | 201-500 employees |
| Headquarters | Scottsdale, Arizona |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 2010 |
| Specialties | Land AcquisitionSolar PowerWind PowerTelecommunicationsFeasibilitiy StudiesConstraints AnalysisGISMappingPermittingPlanning |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 18 |
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Canacre’s core services focus on leadership in Environment and Land services throughout the project lifecycle. At Canacre, we emphasize continuous development and growth. Our commitment to investing in industry knowledge and the expertise of our teams sets us apart. Our goals are to provide technical leadership for greater regulatory understanding and certainty and to build collaborative relationships with stakeholders, mitigating tomorrow’s environment, land and right-of-way risks today.
At Canacre, we act with honesty and integrity within a culture where trust, collaboration, and teamwork flourish. We commit to diversity, inclusivity and the celebration of successes. Our vision is to foster an environment that promotes inspired and empowered team members who make an impact.
As a member of the Canacre Land Services team, the Land Agent will be primarily responsible for negotiating and acquiring agreements for projects in Nova Scotia. Your responsibilities will also include ongoing communication with key stakeholders throughout the duration of the project (including clients, landowners and project managers) and to continuously delivering top quality communication and results.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide site acquisition expertise to clients and/or engineering/construction personnel.
- Negotiate various types of land-use agreements with private landowners and special interest groups.
- Communicate and deliver project information to landowners, special interest groups and the community as a whole.
- Represent clients and Canacre in community/stakeholder meetings.
- Work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment.
- Review, understand and interpret legal agreements, site plans and large-scale project layouts.
- Interpret and communicate appraisal reports to landowners.
- Negotiate damage releases for crop loss and other impacts to landowner property.
- Record detailed records of consultation daily.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education
- Bachelor's Degree and/or Post-secondary education ideally in geography, GIS, land acquisition/real estate are considered an asset.
- Working experience in land acquisition, real estate or familiarity with large-scale municipal commercial construction is considered an asset.
- Professional experience working on large scale infrastructure projects.
- 5+ yrs experience in land acquisition/real estate, or Right-of-Way.
- Ability to work independently with a high level of self-motivation.
- A committed team player with excellent communication skills.
- Strong reporting and project management skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office products.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Accreditation, membership and certifications from the IRWA, REIC, OREA, AIC, NAIOP are considered an asset.
- Valid Driver’s License, with ability to maintain insurability under the company’s insurance carrier
At Canacre, our benefits program is one of the ways in which we reinforce the value we place on employees and the role they play in helping us achieve our goals. Canacre offers comprehensive health and dental coverage, paid time off, and disability insurance. Other benefits include a RRSP employer matching program, Employee Assistance Program, flexible work arrangement and a variety of wellness programs.
Canacre is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse workforce. Canacre complies with federal and state/provincial law governing non-discrimination in employment practices.
Given the volume of applications we typically receive, we are unable to respond to all applicants, however, you will be contacted if your experience is a suitable match with one of our upcoming projects.
At Canacre, we are committed to upholding the highest standards of employment practices in each jurisdiction we operate in. We ensure that all employees are fairly compensated for their work, in accordance with the provisions outlined by the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and the Canada Labour Code.
We use automated tools to screen applications. All hiring decisions involve human review.
This job posting is for an existing vacancy.
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