07 Nov
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Tundra Oil & Gas
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Calgary
07 Nov
Tundra Oil & Gas
Calgary
Tundra Oil & Gas is a Manitoba-based oil and gas exploration and production company and a wholly owned subsidiary of Winnipeg-based James Richardson & Sons, Limited. Tundra’s head office is in Winnipeg, with additional offices in Virden, Estevan, and Calgary. At Tundra, we believe that our people are the foundation of our success, and we are dedicated to growing our company in a sustainable and disciplined way. This philosophy has served us well since our inception in 1980. Today, Tundra is a team 400-strong, and a leader in the Manitoba and southeast Saskatchewan oil industry. We take pride in supporting the communities in which we operate and stewarding the resources we manage for today and for the future. We are committed to working together and to getting everyone home safe every day.
THE OPPORTUNITY:
Tundra is excited to announce an opportunity for a Senior Contracts Analystbased out of our Calgary office.
This is a senior-level role within Tundra's Land department, supporting the management of mineral land agreements across exploration, development, production, acquisitions, divestitures, and enhanced recovery activities.
The Senior Contracts Analyst will provide expertise in contract interpretation, land administration, ownership analysis, title matters, and regulatory compliance while working closely with internal teams and external stakeholders. This role is well suited for an experienced land professional who brings strong technical judgment, sound business acumen, and a continuous improvement mindset.
REPORTS TO: Manager, Land Administration
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING
- Develop, maintain, and continuously improve contract administration processes, procedures, templates,
and controls to enhance operational efficiency, consistency, and compliance.
- Interpret and administer land agreements and track and manage related contract commitments and obligations.
- Resolve routine contract disputes and non-compliance issues; analyze complex disputes and recommend resolutions; coordinate corrective actions; and conduct contract health assessments to identify risks and opportunities and promote contract management best practices.
- Support operations, acquisitions, dispositions, and development projects through ownership verification, title review, due diligence, and issue resolution.
- Manage and resolve routine partner account matters, including non-payment, defaults, delinquency notifications, collections, and land-related accounting inquiries.
- Provide initial Mineral Land Sign Off review and approval for new drills.
- Make independent decisions on routine contract administration, dispute, and partner account matters; elevate complex or high-risk issues, including unresolved partner defaults and stalled disputes, to the Manager, Land Administration with analysis and a recommended resolution.
- Share contract administration knowledge and serve as a resource for colleagues on practices and processes.
WHAT YOU NEED
- Diploma or degree in Petroleum Land Management, Commerce, Business Administration, Law,
or related discipline. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
- Preferred 10+ years of complex mineral land experience, or equivalent depth of experience, in Saskatchewan or Manitoba, including freehold land, contract interpretation, and land administration.
- Demonstrated experience with complex contracts and digital workflows.
- Experience with various land agreements. \
- Strong working knowledge of CS Land, mail merge, Microsoft Word, and Excel.
- Membership in CAPL and/or LEMAC is considered an asset.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
- A senior land professional with strong technical judgment and the ability to apply freehold land, contract, title, ownership, and regulatory knowledge to complex business decisions.
- A collaborative partner who can work effectively with interdisciplinary teams across Land, Legal, Accounting, Joint Venture, Surface Land, Production Accounting, Data Analytics, and Strategic Planning.
- A practical problem-solver with strong business acumen and the ability to assess risk, analyze complex land and contract issues, and recommend practical solutions.
- A strong communicator who can explain complex land matters clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Someone with strong organizational skills who can manage competing priorities, advance cross-functional initiatives, and deliver timely results in a quick-paced environment.
- A detail-oriented professional who values accuracy and data integrity when reviewing agreements, ownership, title, obligations, and land asset information.
OTHER DETAILS:
- Based in Calgary, Alberta
- Permanent,
📌 Senior Contract Analyst (Calgary)
🏢 Tundra Oil & Gas
📍 Calgary