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Senior Contract Analyst
@ Tundra Oil & Gas
Calgary, Alberta
Overview
Tundra Oil & Gas is hiring a Senior Contracts Analyst in its Calgary office, within the Land department. The role administers mineral land agreements across exploration, development, production, acquisitions and divestitures, and covers ownership, title and partner account matters. The position is permanent, full-time, with competitive total rewards and employer-paid benefits.
Responsibilities:
- Manage mineral land agreements and contract obligations
- Resolve contract disputes and partner account issues
- Verify ownership, title and due diligence for projects
- Improve contract administration processes and controls
- Give initial Mineral Land Sign Off for new drills
Requirements summary:
- Diploma or degree in petroleum land management or related field
- 10+ years complex mineral land experience preferred
- Experience in Saskatchewan or Manitoba freehold land
- Experience with complex contracts and digital workflows
- Working knowledge of CS Land, Word and Excel
- CAPL or LEMAC membership is an asset
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-05
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-05
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-06
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Business operations |
| Experience | 10+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | CAPL, LEMAC |
| Education | College diploma (required), Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Petroleum Land Management, Commerce, Business Administration, Law |
| Perks mentioned | Generous parental leave, Retirement plan, Performance bonus, Wellness, Home office allowance |
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Tundra Oil & Gas
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Full company description
Tundra Oil & Gas is a wholly-owned business of Winnipeg-based James Richardson & Sons, Limited (JRSL), a private family company established in 1857. JRSL is a multidisciplined enterprise with operations in agriculture, food processing, financial services, property management, and energy. Tundra commenced operations in 1980 and has since been on a growth trajectory by developing new assets and integrating strategic acquisitions. Tundra operates over 95% of its production, which is ~38,000 barrels of light crude oil per day. The company's core properties are located within the Williston Basin in southwestern Manitoba and southeastern Saskatchewan. A focused approach to exploration and development applies to core areas. Currently, the firm employs ~300 staff located across four offices (Winnipeg and Virden, Manitoba; Estevan, Saskatchewan; Calgary, Alberta) and at various field sites. The Winnipeg head office provides accounting, communications, land administration, including well licensing support for all offices, human resources support and local information services. Tundra’s Virden field office oversees our daily operations of over 5,000 wells and facilities. Staff provide technical expertise for all drilling, completions and well tie-in activity, engineering support for facilities optimization, surface leasing, supply chain management, environmental activities, production accounting, human resources, local information services, and coordination of the company’s safety program. The Calgary technical office provides geological, geophysical, and reservoir engineering support and mineral leasing. Tundra uses the latest technology to explore for and develop assets, including 3D and 4D seismic, advanced coring and logging techniques, reservoir characterization and dynamic fluid simulation, and secondary and tertiary recovery mechanisms, such as waterflooding and CO2 injection.
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- Suite 1700, One Lombard Place, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 0X3, CA
- 295 3rd Avenue, Box 1960, Virden, Manitoba R0M 2C0, CA
- Suite 1000, 715 5th Avenue SW, Calgary, Alberta T2P 2X6, CA
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Tundra Oil & Gas is a wholly-owned business of Winnipeg-based James Richardson & Sons, Limited (JRSL), a private family company established in 1857. JRSL is a multidisciplined enterprise with operations in agriculture, food processing, financial services, property management, and energy. Tundra commenced operations in 1980 and has since been on a growth trajectory by developing new assets and integrating strategic…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Oil and Gas |
| Company size | 201-500 employees |
| Headquarters | Winnipeg, Manitoba |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Specialties | Oil & GasManitoba OilJames RichardsonCrude OilWinnipegCalgaryVirdenExploration CompanyWilliston Basinand Oil Producer |
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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 Senior Contracts Analyst based out of our Calgary office.
This is a senior-level role within Tundra's Land department, supporting the management of mineral land agreements across exploration, development, production, acquisitions, divestitures, and enhanced recovery activities.
The Senior Contracts Analyst will provide expertise in contract interpretation, land administration, ownership analysis, title matters, and regulatory compliance while working closely with internal teams and external stakeholders. This role is well suited for an experienced land professional who brings strong technical judgment, sound business acumen, and a continuous improvement mindset.
REPORTS TO: Manager, Land Administration
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING
- Develop, maintain, and continuously improve contract administration processes, procedures, templates, and controls to enhance operational efficiency, consistency, and compliance.
- Interpret and administer land agreements and track and manage related contract commitments and obligations.
- Resolve routine contract disputes and non-compliance issues; analyze complex disputes and recommend resolutions; coordinate corrective actions; and conduct contract health assessments to identify risks and opportunities and promote contract management best practices.
- Support operations, acquisitions, dispositions, and development projects through ownership verification, title review, due diligence, and issue resolution.
- Manage and resolve routine partner account matters, including non-payment, defaults, delinquency notifications, collections, and land-related accounting inquiries.
- Provide initial Mineral Land Sign Off review and approval for new drills.
- Make independent decisions on routine contract administration, dispute, and partner account matters; escalate complex or high-risk issues, including unresolved partner defaults and stalled disputes, to the Manager, Land Administration with analysis and a recommended resolution.
- Share contract administration knowledge and serve as a resource for colleagues on practices and processes.
WHAT YOU NEED
- Diploma or degree in Petroleum Land Management, Commerce, Business Administration, Law, or related discipline. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
- Preferred 10+ years of complex mineral land experience, or equivalent depth of experience, in Saskatchewan or Manitoba, including freehold land, contract interpretation, and land administration.
- Demonstrated experience with complex contracts and digital workflows.
- Experience with various land agreements. \
- Strong working knowledge of CS Land, mail merge, Microsoft Word, and Excel.
- Membership in CAPL and/or LEMAC is considered an asset.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
- A senior land professional with strong technical judgment and the ability to apply freehold land, contract, title, ownership, and regulatory knowledge to complex business decisions.
- A collaborative partner who can work effectively with interdisciplinary teams across Land, Legal, Accounting, Joint Venture, Surface Land, Production Accounting, Data Analytics, and Strategic Planning.
- A practical problem-solver with strong business acumen and the ability to assess risk, analyze complex land and contract issues, and recommend practical solutions.
- A strong communicator who can explain complex land matters clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Someone with strong organizational skills who can manage competing priorities, advance cross-functional initiatives, and deliver timely results in a fast-paced environment.
- A detail-oriented professional who values accuracy and data integrity when reviewing agreements, ownership, title, obligations, and land asset information.
OTHER DETAILS:
- Based in Calgary, Alberta
- Permanent, full-time position
WHAT WE OFFER:
- Be part of a proudly Canadian, privately owned energy company and grow your career with Manitoba’s largest oil producer
- Enjoy competitive total rewards, including salary, annual incentive pay, long‑term incentives for eligible roles, and employer‑matched RRSP contributions
- Comprehensive employer-paid benefits, including a $5,000 mental health benefit, Healthy Lifestyle Allowance, maternity top‑up, paid parental leave, and personal leave
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities, including training investments, leadership programs, professional designation reimbursement, engineer‑in‑training programs and company-wide learning opportunities
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 rapidly growing team, please visit the Careers section of our website at www.tundraoilandgas.com and apply online to submit your cover letter and resume by Friday November 20, 2026.
We wish to thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those being considered for interviews will be contacted.
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