Canacre’s core services focus on leadership in Environment and Land services throughout the project lifecycle. At Canacre, we emphasize continuous development and growth. Our commitment to investing in industry knowledge and the expertise of our teams sets us apart. Our goals are to provide technical leadership for greater regulatory understanding and certainty and to build collaborative relationships with stakeholders, mitigating tomorrow’s environment, land and right-of-way risks today.

At Canacre, we act with honesty and integrity within a culture where trust, collaboration, and teamwork flourish. We commit to diversity, inclusivity and the celebration of successes. Our vision is to foster an environment that promotes inspired and empowered team members who make an impact.

The Title Abstractor searches and analyzes public records to find, review, and evaluate documents related to surface and mineral rights ownership. They also produce accurate, detailed reports summarizing research establishing land and mineral right ownership.

This is an hourly as needed position.

Duties And Responsibitilites

Research titles, deeds, wills, and related documents to establish property ownership
Use courthouse computer systems to examine property and tax assessment records for compilation of information about a specific property
Copy or summarize recorded documents, such as leases, right of ways, and judgments affecting specific property
Examine liens, judgments, leases, plat books, maps, contracts, and agreements to verify legal description, ownership and restrictions
Create and review run sheets, deed plots, and flowcharts for abstracts and title opinions
Support preparation of detailed Ownership Reports
Research and abstract oil and gas leasehold interest ownership
Submit reports and results from researching liens, mortgages, right of ways, easements, back taxes, mineral, coal, oil and gas ownership, and verification of current surface ownership
Provide quality research and reports based on client needs and criteria

Perform other duties as required

Qualificiations

Experience

3-5 years of experience as a Title Examiner in the Energy (Oil and Gas, Renewable, or Right of Way), Commercial Title sectors, or other relevant experience.

Knowledge/Skills

Ability to read and understand maps and plans
Ability to review complex legal documents to obtain and understand legal property descriptions
Ability to deed plot complex legal descriptions
Exceptional communication (written and verbal) skills and a committed team player
Self-driven and self-motivated problem solver
Proficiency in Microsoft Office products – Word and Excel
Works well under pressure and meeting deadlines
Able to organize and set priorities, handling multiple tasks in a fast paced and changing environment
Must have a comprehensive understanding of common title issues and curative measures
Ability to learn new computer programs rapidly
Capacity to be flexible, multi-task and maintain a great attitude

Licenses/Accreditations

Must have a valid driver's license

At Canacre, our benefits program is one of the ways in which we reinforce the value we place on employees and the role they play in helping us achieve our goals. Canacre offers comprehensive health and dental coverage, paid time off, and disability insurance. Other benefits include a RRSP employer matching program, Employee Assistance Program, flexible work arrangement and a variety of wellness programs.

Canacre is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse workforce. Canacre complies with federal and state/provincial law governing non-discrimination in employment practices.

Given the volume of applications we typically receive, we are unable to respond to all applicants, however, you will be contacted if your experience is a suitable match with one of our upcoming projects.

At Canacre, we are committed to upholding the highest standards of employment practices in each jurisdiction we operate in. We ensure that all employees are fairly compensated for their work, in accordance with the provisions outlined by the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and the Canada Labour Code.

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