Mineral Land & Contract Analyst

Welcome to CNOOC International. We are a global energy company and subsidiary of CNOOC Limited with a vision of delivering safe, sustainableenergy for all.CNOOC International, the international division of CNOOC Limited, is a global energy company with operations in Asia, Africa, the Americas, the Middle East and Europe. Our successful growth as an upstream oil and gas producer has been achieved by consistently finding and developing world‑class assets.Our business is focused on safely exploring and producing from conventional offshore, unconventional and oil sands assets. As part of the CNOOC Group of companies, which span the entire energy supply chain, our size and capability create a competitive advantage that ensures we deliver long‑term value.In Canada, CNOOC International has oil sands assets in Long Lake, located in northern Alberta just south of Fort McMurray, which is a SAGD and partial Upgrader operation with production capacity of 85,000 barrels of bitumen a day. We also have interest in several other oil sands projects, including Hangingstone, operated by Greenfire Resources Operating Corporation and Syncrude’s oil sands mining upgrading facility. In addition to our oil sands business, we have shale gas land in Northeast British Columbia, a power station in Balzac, Alberta, and interest in a wind farm in southern Alberta. Calgary is our regional corporate office for all North America.CNOOC and You
Your career at CNOOC is about moving forward – learning new skills, broadening experiences, and making meaningful contributions. From personal career development that enables you to fulfill your potential, to
employee programs
that help you make the most of
work life balance .We encourage and promote work‑life balance by allowing you to participate in our Compressed Work Schedule (CWS) that will give you
two Fridays off per month
and flexible work hours.In exchange for your dedicated work is a
total rewards
package that not only recognizes your contribution, but also provides for your family. We offer competitive Company-paid
benefits
that support
your
mental, physical and financial well-being! Including an annual Wellness Account, a generous paramedical allowance, and access to a team of Virtual Health Care professionals to guide you to the right medical resource. Save for your future by participating in our Pension plan and join our Savings Plan with Company-matching. We encourage you to further step up for your community by giving you two
paid volunteer days, volunteer rewards and sports grants to
support causes you are passionate about.Annual Wellness Accountgenerous paramedical allowanceaccess to a team of Virtual Health Care professionals to guide you to the right medical resourcePension planSavings Plan with Company-matchingtwo paid volunteer daysvolunteer rewardssports grantsThis is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced land professional seeking a challenging and diverse role with meaningful exposure to commercial, strategic, and corporate initiatives.Your Background
Required Qualifications7-10+ years of progressive experience in land, mineral, contract administration within the Canadian upstream oil and gas industry.Post‑secondary education in Land Administration, Petroleum Land Management, Business, Commerce, Law, or a related discipline.Strong experience administering and interpreting mineral leases, royalty agreements, operating agreements, and other upstream contracts.Knowledge of Alberta mineral tenure systems and related industry practices.Demonstrated ability to analyze contractual and ownership information and communicate recommendations effectively.Strong organizational, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.Ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.Preferred QualificationsExperience in British Columbia and Saskatchewan land tenure systems.Experience supporting acquisitions, divestitures, and due diligence activities.Membership in the Land and Energy Management Association of Canada (LEMAC).Experience with land management and contract administration systems.Your Role with Our Team
Administer a diverse portfolio of Crown, freehold, royalty, joint venture, commercial, and other upstream oil and gas agreements.Interpret complex contractual arrangements and provide recommendations regarding risks, obligations, opportunities, and business impacts.Manage critical dates, continuations, rentals, royalties, notices, elections, and other contractual commitments.Maintain accurate land and contract records within company systems and databases.Support acquisitions, divestitures, asset exchanges, and other strategic transactions through due diligence and contract analysis.Conduct ownership, title, tenure, and contractual reviews to support investment and development decisions.Identify opportunities to preserve and enhance asset value through effective contract and mineral rights management.Build strong working relationships across technical, commercial, legal, and leadership teams.Provide mentorship and technical guidance to team members.Contribute to the continuous improvement of land administration practices, procedures, and systems.The opportunities are limitless when you join our team. Our employees are encouraged to drive their development, enhancing their career through experiences, exposure, and education. A
mentoring
program, on‑demand
e‑Learning
courses, and formal
training
opportunities are all ways in which CNOOC International supports your career growth.Closing Statement
All positions require background checks which could include:
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