Easement Specialist

Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (AQN), parent company of Liberty, is a diversified international generation, transmission, and distribution utility. AQN is committed to providing safe, reliable, and cost-effective energy and water solutions through our portfolio of utility investments to over one million customer connections, largely in the United States and Canada.

At Algonquin, our vision is to be the most trusted utility service provider in North America - a premium regulated utility, known for our customer focus, commitment to sustainability, and strong community partnerships. Our employees are at the heart of that vision. We believe that when people are empowered to learn, grow, and contribute their ideas, we can achieve remarkable results together.

We are building a culture that values integrity, inclusivity, and innovation. By joining Algonquin, you'll be part of a team that is shaping the future of energy and water, while creating long-term value for our customers, communities, employees, and shareholders.

Purpose

An opportunity to join a dynamic team driving the acquisition, management, and protection of land and right-of-way (ROW) interests critical to the Company's success. We are seeking an organized, proactive professional who can build upon and strengthen our relationships with landowners and stakeholders while helping enhance communication, project coordination, records management, and process consistency across the department. The ideal candidate is a driven, self-starting professional who thrives with autonomy, takes initiative to solve problems, advance priorities, and maintains exceptional attention to detail while keeping projects, documentation, and stakeholders aligned and moving toward successful outcomes.

Accountabilities

This position reports to the Manager, Land Administration and is responsible for researching, negotiating, and securing land and right-of-way interests necessary to support capital and O&M projects. The position serves as a key liaison between the Company, project teams , and landowners to ensure timely acquisition of property rights, compliance with applicable requirements, and successful project execution. Relies on experience, judgment, and initiative to independently manage multiple projects and priorities while maintaining strong relationships with landowners and stakeholders. Key Responsibilities:

• Land Acquisition & Stakeholder Engagement: Acquire easements, leases, permits, and other property rights necessary for utility and infrastructure projects. Serve as a primary point of contact for landowners, consultants, and project stakeholders throughout the acquisition process.
• Customer Service & Relationship Management: Build and maintain positive working relationships with landowners, consultants, attorneys, public agencies, and internal stakeholders while providing responsive, professional customer service.
• Property Research & Title Review: Review title reports, deeds, surveys, plats, legal descriptions, ownership records, and related property documentation to identify and resolve acquisition, title, or land rights issues.
• Project Coordination: Coordinate with engineering, environmental, legal, communications, facilities, and project teams to support project planning, schedules, permitting requirements, and property acquisitions.
• Records & Compliance: Maintain organized and accurate project files, land records, and acquisition documentation while ensuring compliance with applicable company policies, regulatory requirements, and record retention standards.
• Project Tracking & Issue Resolution: Monitor project milestones, commitments, deadlines, and acquisition activities. Proactively identify and resolve land, title, documentation, and stakeholder concerns before they impact project schedules or project objectives.
• Process Improvement: Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on communication, project coordination, records management, departmental workflows, and process consistency. What Were Looking For:
• Experience or knowledge in land administration, right-of-way acquisition, real estate, property management, title review, property rights, GIS, surveying, project management, or related disciplines preferred.
• Self-motivated professional who takes initiative, works independently, and demonstrates strong ownership of projects.
• Strong organizational, records management, and documentation skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving, critical-thinking, and decision-making abilities.

Education and Experience

• 1+ year(s) of relevant experience in land administration, real estate, right-of-way, property management, title, GIS, project coordination, or a related field. Customer facing strongly preferred.
• Bachelors degree in Business, Real Estate, Project Management or a related discipline preferred; equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Real estate license, IRWA designations, and/or professional certifications strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, with the ability to manage data, maintain records, track project activities, and prepare reports and presentations.

What We Offer

As a valued member of our team, you will enjoy competitive pay that reflects your skills and experience. You will also have access to a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage & a 401K plan with a 5% match, effective day one
• Annual bonus and merit increase eligibility
• Life insurance and short-term & long-term disability
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Free Employee Assistance Program & Headspace account
• 3 weeks of vacation, paid sick days, 12 paid company holidays, & 3 paid volunteer days
• Tuition reimbursement, professional development opportunities, & reimbursement for certification costs
• Reward & recognition programs, service awards, a great company culture, and a collaborative & flexible work environment

Our purpose is sustaining energy and water for life, and it is demonstrated in everything we do as a business and as an employee team.

As the successful candidate

Our Mission

We provide safe, secure, reliable, cost-effective and sustainable energy and water solutions. Our mission is how we create value as an organization-it is what drives us every day to fulfill our purpose.

Our Vision

We better the lives of our customers and communities. Our vision is what we see as possible. Its where we aspire to be, what we want to achieve and how well make an impact. It guides and keeps us on the right path as we work towards fulfilling our purposes.

Our Guiding Principles

• Customer Centric
• Integrity
• Entrepreneurial
• Teamwork
• Owner mindset
• Outcome focused
• Continuous learning

We are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce. If you are excited about this role and are not confident you meet all the qualification requirements, we encourage you to apply to investigate the opportunity further.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value each persons unique background, diversity, experiences, perspectives and talents.

Full participation of all employees in a safe, healthy and respectful environment is key to individual and company success. We are committed to fully utilizing the abilities of all our employees and expect each of our employees to honour this commitment in their daily responsibilities.