Responsibilities

• Preparation of monthly and quarterly financial accounting journal entries 
• Monthly account balance reconciliations 
• Assist in preparation of Quarterly Financial Statements and Management Discussion and Analysis
• Support with Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act (ESTMA) reporting 
• Provide support for accounts payable processes
• Assist with the review and analysis of royalty payments and resolving discrepancies from expected royalty amounts with industry partners
• Identifying and resolving non-payment of royalties with industry partners
• Support other projects and initiatives as required 
• Both written and oral communication skills will be applicable as the candidate will co-ordinate with many individuals within the department 

What You Will Bring To Freehold

• The position is ideally suited for students entering the second or third year of a Bachelor of Commerce degree, with a preference for those specializing in Accounting and are returning to their studies in the following term 
• Experience in accounting is considered an asset, but not required 
• Ability to perform tasks both independently and within a team environment 
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to follow through and resolve issues with good communication skills 
• Intermediate MS Office/365 skills including Excel, Word and PowerPoint 

Additional Requirements/Information:

All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada at the time of application

Hybrid Work Program:

Freehold currently has a hybrid work program in place allowing us to live, learn and adapt in a way that works for our business and our employees. Our hybrid work program is a combination of in-office and remote work: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday are core in-office work days, Monday and Friday in-office or remote based on your preference.

Equity, Inclusion and Diversity

Committed to attracting and retaining diverse employees, Freehold Royalties will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, we strive to create and maintain a working environment that is welcoming and promotes diversity of thought, inclusivity and equity.

We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Working within a multidisciplinary team, the Business Development Engineer will collaborate with Geology and Land to evaluate both proactive and market-driven opportunities. Strong business acumen, ability to manage priorities, effective communication and presentation skills required, as there are numerous recommendations to the management and executive teams, often within fixed deadlines. 

A creative and high performing individual with a practical mindset is an asset.

Responsibilities:

• Functional expert providing subject matter expertise to the team to maximize the value of the Canadian royalty asset portfolio;
• Work collaboratively with the other disciplines to evaluate inbound deal proposals as well as internally generated acquisition targets;
• Create development models and economic analysis to determine appropriate bid levels;
• Collaborate with Geology, Land and Finance staff to develop bid recommendation presentations;
• Deliver and defend bid recommendations to the Executive Management and the Board of Directors;
• Leverage large data sets quickly and efficiently to provide recommendations on acquisition opportunities;
• Work collaboratively to identify and support asset optimization strategies;
• Provide engineering input into reserves evaluation and production forecasts;
• Monitor Industry activity, participate in the formulation strategy for acquisition targets.

Qualifications:

• B.Sc. in Engineering with 5+ years of oil and gas industry experience, with a strong background in identifying and evaluating acquisition opportunities;
• Significant direct business development experience; flexible and adaptable to meet critical deadlines, while managing multiple priorities;
• Broad understanding and knowledge of Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin plays and trends;
• Capable research skills to analyze and integrate incomplete datasets as part of asset evaluations;
• Strong computer skills with experience using: GeoScout, PowerBI, Microsoft Office and Value Navigator (or other reserves/economic modelling software);
• Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams: Geology, Land, Finance, Investor Relations and Management;
• Excellent written, oral, organizational and people skills; ability to communicate highly technical details effectively and succinctly;
• Insatiable curiosity, creativity and a drive for continuous improvement are preferred personality traits;
• Current membership with APEGA and a P. Eng. Designation would be considered an asset. 

Additional Requirements/Information:

All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada at the time of application

Additional Working Conditions:

Hybrid Work Program Information - We understand the way we do our work has changed, and our employees are looking for flexibility with a blend of in-office and remote work.  Freehold currently has a hybrid work program in place allowing us to live, learn and adapt in a way that works for our business and our employees.

What does our hybrid work program look like?

• Combination of in-office and remote work: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday are core in-office workdays, Monday and Friday in-office or remote based on your preference 
• Flexible work hours, while committing to being available during our core hours of 9:00am – 3:00pm

If you choose to participate in the hybrid work program, you will:

• Be provided with a Freehold computer or laptop when working in the office
• Require access to a personal computer when working from home 

Benefits:

• Comprehensive Group Benefits program
• Health and Wellness spending account
• Employee & Family Assistance Program 
• Employee savings plan
• Flex day program
• Hybrid work program

Equity, Inclusion and Diversity

Committed to attracting and retaining diverse employees, Freehold Royalties will honor your experiences, perspectives, and unique identity. Together, we strive to create and maintain a working environment that is welcoming and promotes diversity of thought, inclusivity, and equity.

We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.