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You’ve Never Been Satisfied with “Good Enough.”

You want to make an impact, not just manage projects, but change how the world gets built. At Accenture Infrastructure & Capital Projects, you’ll do exactly that. You’ll help develop and deliver the factories, grids, transit systems, and public infrastructure that keep communities moving - and do it smarter, safer, and more sustainably than ever before.

You’ll work alongside people who think big and act bold - project managers, engineers, technologists, and strategists who blend real-world experience with digital innovation and AI. Together, we’re transforming how capital projects are planned, managed, and executed, creating a better way to build for the future.

Because “good enough” builds the past. You’re here to build what’s next, on a team that outperforms every norm.

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We are seeking a Land Acquisition professional Or Land Agent to provide real estate leadership on large-scale infrastructure and transit investment projects

This role is ideal for an experienced land agent and negotiator who thrives in complex environments, leads acquisition strategies end-to-end, and confidently manages stakeholder relationships, investigations, and negotiations involving public and private interests

(Internal Title: Property Services III)

• Lead and supervise the acquisition of all types of real property interests, including permanent and temporary rights, permits, and expropriation agreements
• Develop, implement, and oversee Property Acquisition strategies aligned with project scope, design, policy, and applicable legal principles
• Review land requirements to ensure conformity with project objectives, regulatory frameworks, and property rights legislation
• Manage land investigations, due diligence, and coordination of property-related technical inputs
• Act as a senior Land Agent, directly leading and supporting negotiations with landowners, municipalities, utilities, government bodies, and other stakeholders
• Advise and support negotiators on complex or sensitive acquisition files, including compensation and expropriation matters
• Interface with clients, developers, contractors, and public authorities to support Transit-Oriented Communities / Developments (TOC/TOD) integration
• Chair and participate in project meetings and stakeholder consultations
• Collaborate closely with design, engineering, utilities, geotechnical, environmental, rail systems, architecture, and landscape architecture teams
• Review and oversee project design drawings to ensure alignment with the approved Property Acquisition strategy
• Identify land-related risks and constraints; propose and implement mitigation strategies
• Mentor team members on land acquisition best practices, investigations, and negotiations
• Assist in preparing and managing property acquisition budgets, including expropriation costs and potential claims
• Prepare financial models and analyses related to property cost estimates and feasibility
• Develop business cases for options analysis, clearly outlining real estate impacts and associated costs
• Draft, review, and finalize reports, memoranda, presentations, correspondence, and draft agreements
• Organize and maintain property-related sections and schedules within Project Agreements (PA)
• Create and implement project monitoring frameworks for property acquisition activities
• Guide staff in responding to RFIs, change requests, and client or contractor inquiries
• Support staffing needs and contribute to team development as required

Working Conditions: Office-based or Hybrid (Travel will be required)

Requirements

HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL NEED:
Experience

• Minimum 10 years of experience in land acquisition and real property services for infrastructure or large-scale development projects
• Fluency in French and English is required
• Demonstrated experience as a Land Agent, including negotiations, land investigations, stakeholder engagement, and expropriation processes
• Strong background in project management, cost estimating, real property appraisal, and compensation principles
• Candidates with slightly less experience may be considered on an interim basis, depending on qualifications and development potential

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Real Estate, Business Administration, Urban Planning, or a related field
• Equivalent combinations of education and professional experience will be considered

Professional Certifications & Memberships

• Recognized professional certification from one or more of the following:International Right-of-Way Association (IRWA)
• Ordre des Évaluateurs Agréés du Québec (OEAQ)
• Appraisal Institute of Canada (AIC)
• Membership in good standing with IRWA, OEAQ, and/or ECI

Skills & Competencies

• In-depth understanding of real estate acquisition and expropriation processes, including compensation frameworks
• Proven ability to lead complex negotiations and manage sensitive stakeholder relationships
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to deliver clear, audience-appropriate reports and presentations
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize risks and meet deadlines with minimal supervision
• Detail-oriented, analytical, and solutions-focused
• Comfortable working in multidisciplinary technical environments

Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation, based on full-time employment, for roles that may be hired as set forth below. 

The recruiting efforts for this position are intended to fill a brand-new position. 

The base pay range shown below is intended as a guideline to reflect the majority of offers for this role. It does not represent a maximum limit — in some cases, actual compensation may exceed the range where appropriate.
Role Location                                    Annual Salary Range
Ottawa                                              $120,000 to $170,000

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