Where Land Access Meets Momentum
Vertex is a trusted specialist in the acquisition and management of surface land commitments, supporting clients of all sizes with a professional and adaptable approach. Our team works to secure surface land agreements that are fair, balanced, and respectful of all parties involved. By building strong relationships with landowners, regulators, and stakeholders, we help foster long term trust in Vertex and the clients we represent.
Success at Vertex is measured by our ability to respond to project specific needs while maintaining positive stakeholder relationships, meeting regulatory requirements, and maximizing turnaround time. Our surface land professionals bring experience, local knowledge, and clear communication to every stage of the process, ensuring land access is secured efficiently and responsibly.
Vertex provides comprehensive surface land services designed to support projects from early planning through execution and close-out.
- Project management
- Planning and route selection
- Survey coordination
- Negotiation, acquisition, and administration
- Contract Land Administrators and Land Agents
- Right-of-Way acquisition
- Fee simple land purchase and land optioning
- Expert support for board or court appearances
- Consents and agreements
- Crown land applications
- Land inspections
- Oil sands exploration services
- Claim settlements
- Rental reviews
- Consultation with the public, Indigenous, and other stakeholders
Case Studies
Integrated Land and Environmental Services – Pipeline Integrity Program
Objective
Vertex’s client engaged Vertex to provide engage with landowners and regulators to gain access to their pipeline right of way to execute an annual integrity dig program. The majority of the proposed integrity digs were located in densely populated areas or natural areas with nearby sensitive receptors.
Integrated Linear Project Execution (Land, Consultation, Environment)
Objective
Vertex was engaged by a midstream company to complete the following scope of work on a 50km Midstream Pipeline & Sour Gas Plant: Acquire all surface land approvals (Crown and Freehold), complete all required stakeholder consultation required for project & post-construction land owner signoff’s, Acquire all environmental approvals (EPEA, Water Act, Public Lands Act) for pipeline and proposed sour gas plant, Complete Environmental inspection during project construction including, General environmental inspection services, Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) environmental monitoring, & Monitoring of ongoing reclamation activities
