Mineral Lease & Contracts Analyst

Job Location: Calgary, AB

Contract Length: 12 months

Work Hours: 40 hrs/wk

Job Summary

The Mineral Lease & Contracts Analyst provides administrative and analytical support for the acquisition, maintenance, and disposition of mineral leases within a designated geographic area. This role is responsible for protecting and enhancing the company’s land interests by preparing, analyzing, and managing agreements, maintaining land records, and supporting cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities

Lease & Contract Management

·       Analyze and interpret terms, conditions, and mineral ownership information within agreements

·       Develop, negotiate, execute, and manage leases, rights-of-way, and other commercial agreements

·       Monitor agreements for compliance and contractual obligations

·       Identify, assess, and mitigate contractual risks

·       Negotiate resolutions for disputes, claims, and outstanding issues

Land & Asset Management

·       Acquire, lease, steward, monetize, and/or divest surface and subsurface rights

·       Coordinate land ownership verification and evaluate title risks

·       Resolve title defects and support due diligence activities

·       Maintain accurate land records and update land systems to reflect mineral interests and acreage

Commercial & Strategic Support

·       Develop and recommend commercial strategies for acquisition, monetization, and divestiture opportunities

·       Provide guidance to support business strategies and plans

·       Analyze contracts and portfolio performance to identify value opportunities

Stakeholder Management

·       Act as primary contact for internal and external stakeholders

·       Build and maintain relationships with landowners, government agencies, partners, and service providers

·       Collaborate with royalty and revenue accounting to ensure accurate financial records

·       Respond to inquiries and provide timely information

Administrative & Operational Support

·       Manage mineral administration activities for assigned geographic area

·       Process rental invoices and investigate non-payment issues

·       Coordinate and oversee contract personnel (field and in-house)

·       Provide litigation support and documentation as required

Required Qualifications

·       Experience with mineral leases, land administration, or contract management

·       Knowledge of title research, courthouse records, alignment sheets, easements, and acquisition documents

·       Proficiency in contract analysis, negotiation, and compliance monitoring

·       Strong understanding of land systems and data management practices

·       Experience supporting acquisition and divestiture activities

Required Skills & Competencies

·       Commercial negotiation and influencing skills

·       Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

·       Attention to detail and data accuracy

·       Effective communication and stakeholder management skills

·       Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines

Preferred Qualifications

·       Experience in oil & gas, energy, or natural resources sectors

·       Familiarity with mineral ownership and land management systems

·       Background in risk management and contract compliance

Work Environment

·       Office-based role with collaboration across field and corporate teams

·       Interaction with both internal departments and external partners