Infrastructure & Capital Projects- Land Acquisition Professional, COM
Accenture
Ottawa, ON-
Number of positions available : 1
- Salary To be discussed
- Published on January 27th, 2026
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Starting date : 1 position to fill as soon as possible
Description
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.
Visit us here to learn more about Accenture Infrastructure & Capital Projects
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 may be required)
- Experience
- Minimum 5 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
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Role Location Annual Salary Range
Ottawa $120,000 to $170,000
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