Land Administrator

Job Responsibility:

About us

St. Mary River Irrigation District is a small business in Lethbridge, AB T1J 4M1. Our goal is to We, the staff and Board at the St. Mary River Irrigation District (SMRID), are fiercely proud that we support so much of the economic, agricultural, and environmental activities in Southern Alberta. We are dedicated to our vision of supporting communities, environment, and agriculture in the area and to our mission to provide for future generations..

Responsibilities:· Maintain land records including the irrigation roll, land classification data, lease agreements, irrigable units, annual alternate parcel agreements and relevant survey data.

· Professional and effective correspondence with clients, regulatory agencies, lawyers, engineers, and industry peer

· Handle inquiries from landowners as to water right applications, water right transfers and rearrangement of water rights and relocation of irrigation works.

· Assist with project development and research land title information in Spin II.

· Communicate drafting requirements and updates to GIS.

· Prepare land transfers, caveats and discharges for registration on title.

Qualifications:· 3-5 years' relevant experience as land administrator for an Irrigation District or industry equivalent

· Surface Land Administration diploma or certificate from a recognized program such as SAIT, Mount Royal, Olds College, etc

· Basic knowledge of Autocad and GIS software

· Must have a working knowledge of agriculture and Alberta Land Titles

Alberta Commissioners for Oaths appointment or ability to acquire- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills- Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively

Five days a week in office position (no remote work), full time hours 36.25 weekly.

A Cover Letter and Resume are required

All candidates are thanked in advance for their interest, only those who are interviewed will be contacted.

As a progressive organization, SMRID is committed to our Vision, Mission and Values, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.

Note: This is not intended to be all-inclusive. The administrator may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Job Type: Permanent

Pay: From $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 36.25 per week

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay

Application question(s):

• Must have Surface Land Administration Diploma/Certificate from a recognized program such as SAIT, Mount Royal or Olds College.

Education:

• AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate (required)

Experience:

• Administrative experience: 3 years (required)
• land administrator: 3 years (required)
• Basic Autocad and GIS: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-05-24Expected start date: 2024-06-10