Lease And Contract Analyst

At Imperial, we work every day to responsibly develop Canada’s energy resources – applying technology and innovation to supply affordable, accessible and reliable energy while reducing emissions in support of a net-zero future. Imperial recognizes the important role we can play by advancing climate solutions within our operations and by providing lower life-cycle emission products to our customers. This effort is powered by a unique and diverse workforce fueled by a pride in what we do and what we stand for. 
The success of our upstream, downstream and chemical, and corporate divisions is the result of the talent, curiosity and drive of our people. They bring solutions every day to optimize our strategy in energy, chemicals, lubricants and lower-emissions technologies. 
Imperial honours diverse backgrounds so we can be a place where people can bring their full selves to work, no matter their identity, race, gender, sexual orientation, age, or ability.
At Imperial, we want you to come for the position and stay for the career. As an integrated company, we are uniquely positioned to offer you a wide range of career prospects and growth opportunities through the course of your career with us. We invite you to bring your ideas and help create sustainable solutions that improve quality of life and meet society’s evolving needs. 
Come be part of the Upstream department at Imperial which has more than 140 year history in Canada and a workforce of 5,500+ total employees. Our offices are located in Cold Lake, AB.
What role you will play in our team
The Mineral Lease & Contracts Analyst (Analyst) supports Imperial’s land portfolio and other functional departments (e.g., law, tax, controllers, operations, treasurers, audit, field personnel) by actively preparing, identifying and providing agreement documentation and information necessary to protect and enhance Imperial’s land interests, assets and liabilities.  The Analyst provides administrative and analytical support for acquisition, maintenance and disposition of leases within a designated geographic area.  The Analyst plays an important role within the Land Department by leveraging Land expertise and skills to enhance the value of Imperial’s and/or ExxonMobil Canada’s land’s assets.  
Additionally, the Analyst has to represent Imperial Oil (or ExxonMobil Canada) with the highest degree of professionalism and integrity when interacting with the AER, the Department of Energy, mineral rights owners and associates from other Oil and Gas Companies.
This position will report to the Mineral Land Administration Manager, and you will join a team of land professionals, supporting Imperial’s Mineral/Contracts Land portfolio.
What you will do
-Maintaining data integrity of land records - updating the Land Record System and ensuring Imperial’s (or ExxonMobil Canada) mineral interest and acreage position are accurately represented
-Managing all mineral administrative work related to the assigned geographic area – from running lease expiry reports, processing Notice of Assignments, responding to offset and default notices and drafting leases and lease assignments
-Work closely with the Budapest, GBC analysts (Global Business Center) on various tasks and assignments related to payments, vendors and customers
-Liaising Buenos Aires and Curitiba GBC analysts with royalty and revenue accounting queries – providing information to ensure accounting records are updated, investigating non-payment of invoices; other queries, as required
-Acting as the focal point for communication with internal and external stakeholders 
-Contractual administration including providing assistance and coordination of the timely response of AFE's, Mail Ballots, Rights of First Refusal (ROFR's), Waivers and Notices of Consent, Payout/Penalty Wells and Changes of Operator
-Monitoring agreements for compliance and Contractual obligations and relaying information to the appropriate parties
-Negotiating resolution to any contentious or outstanding issues/matters arising out of existing agreements with associates/third parties
-Analyzing and interpreting terms, conditions and mineral ownership information of existing agreements as requested and providing agreement advice on agreements and/or mineral land issues or problems
-Prepare, review and administer and analyze all types of Mineral land agreements and Contracts 
-Review and handle third party notices relating to land Contracts
-Analysis of different types of Crown and Freehold mineral lease agreements and titles 
-Update information in the electronic Land records system and CS Explorer
-Working or advanced level knowledge of CS Explorer, IHS AccuMap and Microsoft Office suite
-Draft lease assignments, subleases and continuation/expiry notices, as required
-Managing special projects as required
-Willingness to take on various land tasks as required  
-Analyst support to the divestment team for mineral and Contract analysis work
About you
Skills and Qualifications
-Graduation from an accredited Mineral/Contract Land Program would be an asset
 
Preferred Qualifications/ Experience
-Minimum of 3 to 10 years+ experience as a Mineral Lease and Contract Analyst/administrator with a proven record working in a similar role
-Excellent interpersonal and critical thinking skills 
-Self-motivated and willing to learn 
-Strong verbal and written communication skills 
-Excellent computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications 
-Team player and ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously 
-Proficient problem-solving skills
-First-rate team skills and experience in working to meet the needs of multiple clients
-Ability to multi-task and strong time management proficiency
Start date: Q1 , 2024
Location: Calgary, AB
Your Benefits
-A company committed to career growth - we recruit those who are interested in a career with Imperial and prefer to develop and promote people from within.  Our career management process means that you will likely perform a number of unique, challenging roles during your career.
-Commitment to safety, ethics & continuous improvement - these standards are the reason Imperial is an industry leader. You will work for a company that upholds safety and ethics ideals and continues to seek out ways to improve.
-Exceptional benefits program - includes competitive salary plus savings, pension, and health care plans that you can customize to meet your individual needs. Educational and physical fitness financial assistance programs round out our benefits package.
-Competitive vacation package - provides you with three weeks of vacation (the first year is pro-rated based on your hiring date), one scheduled Friday off per month and 12 holidays.
-Flexibility looks different for everyone, which is why we have many programs to help employees balance their work and personal life.  Programs include: Flex Your Day, childcare partnerships and part-time and job-sharing arrangements.
-Successful networking and mentoring programs - enables you to spend time with managers from across the organization to learn about other departments and opportunities.  These programs also allow you to connect with peers at a similar experience level.
-Opporunity to participate in Employee Led Resource Groups: Women’s Interest Network (WIN), Indigenous Network (IN), Black Employee Success Team (BEST), Asian Connection for Excellence (ACE), Global Organization for the Advancement of Latinos (GOAL),  PRIDE, and the Veterans Advocacy and Support Team (VAST)
Other Considerations
-We thank all those who apply; however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
-For applicants selected to be interviewed, pre-employment background screening will be required.
-In certain situations, Imperial may use your application to consider your suitability for other positions in the company and may also provide the information to its affiliates, including affiliates of ExxonMobil Corporation, in connection with possible opportunities at those affiliates.
 
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Imperial is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Imperial is committed to providing equitable treatment and equal opportunity to all individuals and encourages all eligible applicants .
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Eligibility to work in Canada
All applicants who receive an offer of employment must be eligible to work in Canada on a regular full-time basis without restrictions on their start date.  Proof of eligibility shall be in the form of a Canadian birth certificate, Canadian passport, Canadian citizenship certificate, Canadian certificate of permanent residence, Canadian open work permit or receipt from Immigration Canada of an application for a post-graduate work permit. 
Proof of eligibility must be current and valid (not expired, cancelled or voided). Proof of eligibility will be required if an offer of employment is made. Failure to provide proof of eligibility at least six (6) weeks prior to the start date may result in the offer of employment being rescind