Manager, Lease Administration

Important messages

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Assessment accommodation

All applications must be submitted online at www.jobs-emplois.gc.ca through the Public Service Resourcing System (PSRS). Do not email, fax or mail-in applications as these will not be accepted.

Candidates must apply online in order to answer the screening questions. When answering these questions, you must provide concrete and detailed examples to clearly demonstrate how you meet the education and experience requirements listed in the essential qualifications and asset qualifications section. Please specify when, where and how you gained this experience using specific examples, including dates and the role you played at that time. The screening board cannot make any assumptions about your experience. It is not sufficient to say that you have the required qualifications or to list your current duties. Failure to provide the above information may result in your application being rejected from the process.

All communication and information obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to the close of process, may be used in the assessment of qualifications. Your ability to communicate effectively in writing may be evaluated through your responses to the screening questions, your covering letter, and/or your résumé.

Duties

KEY ACTIVITIES
1. Planning, organizing and controlling the activities and operations of the Lease Administration Unit. This unit works closely with counterpart provincial agencies for the purposes of negotiations, leasing, pooling and monitoring activity.
2. Planning, organizing and controlling the activities and operations relating to Lease Administration negotiations and provides direction to the Lease Unit. Approves surface agreements to ensure they reflect what was negotiated and that they meet all internal, contractual and regulatory requirements.
3. Analyzing, evaluating and recommending on surface and seismic issues such as fair compensation values (consideration, and permitting and access fees), management of seismic data, and policies of competitive leasing regimes. Negotiating and resolving surface land issues regarding compliance and enforcement, while maintaining an effective working relationship with First Nations and Industry.

Work environment

IOGC is located away from Calgary's downtown core at the west end of Anderson Road on Tsuu T'ina First Nation lands.

Intent of the process

This is a full-time indeterminate position. A pool of qualified candidates may be established and may be used to staff similar term and/or indeterminate positions.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

1. A Certificate or Diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution in an oil and gas or land related field; or an acceptable combination of education, training and experience.

Degree equivalency

1. Extensive* experience in the management, development and implementation of land policies preferably as it relates to oil and gas programs, guidelines and regulatory measures *Extensive is defined as experience that would be acquired over a period of 9-10 years

2. Experience in providing advice concerning the management of oil and gas resources

3. Experience in supervising a team of professionals

4. Experience in human and financial resource management

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

English essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:
1. Knowledge and understanding of applicable Federal and Provincial legislative and regulatory regimes and policies pertaining to the oil and gas industry with emphasis on the Indian Oil and Gas Act and Regulations
2. Knowledge of surface practices, of the relationship between the development of minerals and surface land and of land tenure systems including Provincial title systems
3. Knowledge of the principles of exploration and development of oil and gas

ABILITY:
1. Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing
2. Ability to proactively lead a project team
3. Ability to work independently and within team frameworks as required
4. Ability to work under pressure and within tight time lines
5. Ability to analyze complex situations and provide recommendations

PERSONAL SUITABILITIES:
1. Effective interpersonal relationships
2. Leadership
3. Judgement
4. Discretion
5. Initiative
6. Reliability

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)

A Bachelor’s degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in an oil and gas or land related field

Degree equivalency

A professional membership in a land related association

Experience working with industry and First Nations in an oil and gas role

In support of achieving a diversified workforce, selection may be limited to candidates self-identifying as members of the following designated Employment Equity group: Aboriginal people

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Other information

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

Interviews will be conducted. Written test(s) will be administered. Reference checks will be conducted.

Proof of education must be submitted at the interview.

Successful candidate(s) must meet and maintain the Conditions of Employment throughout their employment.

Candidates must meet all of the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position. A candidate may be appointed to a position even though he/she does not meet any or all of the asset qualifications or an organizational need. However, meeting these criteria is desirable and may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.

Our intention is to communicate with candidates via email. Candidates who apply on this selection process must include in their application a valid e-mail address and to make sure that this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users. It is the candidate's responsibility to provide any changes to their personal information to the contact indicated on this job advertisement.

Only on-line applications will be accepted in order to take advantage of the many benefits of using the electronic recruitment system. Some of the benefits for applicants include that you can: modify your application/resume at any time before the closing date, verify the status of your application and notification(s), at any time, and be notified electronically of assessment details and results. To submit an application on-line, please select the button "Apply Online" below. Persons with disabilities preventing them from applying on-line are asked to contact 1-800-645-5605.

INFORMATION ABOUT INDIAN OIL & GAS CANADA:
IOGC is an organization committed to managing and regulating oil and gas resources on First Nation reserve lands. It is a special operating agency within Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada. IOGC is responsible for the administration of oil and gas resources on First Nation reserve lands across Canada, primarily south of the 60th parallel. Most of IOGC's work is in Western Canada in the area of the Western Canada Sedimentary Basin.

Benefits of working at IOGC include: work-life balance, full benefits and comprehensive pensions, performance pay, market allowance, flexible work hours, banked time, confidential Employee Assistance Program, personal and career development, reward and recognition program, on-the-job training and classroom training.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans and to Canadian citizens, in that order, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.

Information on the preference to veterans

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.