Senior Mineral Land Analyst

Freehold is seeking a Senior Mineral Land Analyst to join our team in Calgary, reporting to the Team Lead, Mineral Land Asset Management. In this role, you will manage and administer mineral leases and contracts across Freehold’s Canadian portfolio, ensuring accurate land records, compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements, and effective communication with lessors, lessees and internal stakeholders. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical and experienced in fee title administration, with the ability to work independently and support the development of less experienced team members.Duties and Responsibilities
Provide mineral land expertise across the assigned area of responsibility, ensuring the accuracy, integrity and completeness of land records and data maintained in CS Land. Responsible for the setup and maintenance of mineral leases, contracts and royalty units.Review, coordinate and prepare fee title lease outs, amendments, expiries, renewals and surrenders.Complete title reviews and verify royalty interests.Draft and analyze contracts, including royalty agreements and government-required drilling agreements (PAUAs and Production Allocation Agreements).Review, track and process lease assignments and notices of assignment.Review, prepare and issue notices of offset obligation and lease terminations.Maintain well records and calculate well spacing allocations.Analyze land and well information to respond to Compliance team queries.Perform crown and freehold land searches.Respond to internal and external royalty queries.Mentor and coach less experienced team members.Identify and drive process improvements and efficiencies.Undertake other duties and projects as assigned.Qualifications
Petroleum Land Administration Certificate and a minimum of seven years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.Strong understanding of mineral land administration, with demonstrated experience in fee title administration, including mineral lease clauses, obligations and terminology.Solid understanding of Canadian P&NG regulations as they apply to crown and freehold mineral leases and titles, including spacing units.Experience with CS Explorer, GeoScout, ISC, SPIN, ETS and IRIS, with proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, with the ability to investigate discrepancies and maintain accurate records.Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities, work independently and exercise sound judgment in a fast-paced environment.Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders.Preference will be given to candidates with previous Contract Analyst and A&D experience.Additional Requirements
All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada at the time of application.Hybrid Work Program
Freehold's hybrid work program combines in-office and remote work. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday are core in-office days;
on Monday and Friday, you may choose to work from the office or remotely.Benefits
Comprehensive group benefits programHealth and wellness spending accountEmployee and Family Assistance ProgramSavings planFlex day programHybrid work programEquity, Diversity and Inclusion
Freehold is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce. We value your experiences, perspectives and unique identity, and we strive to maintain a welcoming workplace that promotes diversity of thought, inclusivity and equity.We thank all applicants;
however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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