RAE-LYNNE MILLS
Calgary,Alberta
Summary
Diverse background in regulatory, construction, environment, law, land acquisition, community engagement and Indigenous consultation. Traits further distinguished by building and maintaining lifelong First Nations relationships. Experienced personnel manager. Respected for honesty and integrity. Relied upon for delivering results.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
INDEPENDENT CONSULTING
04.2020 - 02.2023
- Trans Mountain Expansion Project - Sr. Project Lead Land
- Classic Casting - Background Performer "Fargo Series"
- Stage Crew - Grey Cup Half Time set up
SURFACE LAND TEAM LEAD
CHEVRON CANADA
10.2013 - 05.2019
- Manage and Implement processes for First Nation Traditional Land Consultation and Crown Land Acquisitions required for all Regulatory Applications with the AER and ACO, "Fox Creek Area"
- Complete acquisition and prepare logs of the Stakeholder and Indigenous consultation for the Play Based Regulatory initiative at the AER
- Respond and resolve Landowner, Indigenous and Stakeholder concerns
- Participate in annual field tour presentations to Indigenous and Municipal communities
- Responsible for Pacific Trails LNG Pipeline and KMLNG Plant acquisition, EAO and OGC required stakeholder notifications and updates, community engagement and participate in a variety of open houses
- Lead Role in the development of Microsoft Dynamics Stakeholder database
- Personnel recruitment, performance reviews, mentoring, coaching and advising
- Served as a role model for the team by demonstrating commitment to excellence, professionalism, and adherence to company values at all times.
- Influenced positive change within the organization through strategic thinking, innovation, problem-solving abilities, and consistent leadership style.
- Created and managed project plans, timelines and budgets.
INDEPENDENT CONSULTING
Various
01.2012 - 09.2013
- TransCanada - Prince Rupert Gas Transmission and Coastal GasLink LNG Pipeline Projects
- Attend and set up for open houses as well as track and respond as required to any questions or concerns
- Geotechnical regulatory applications, assist with project scheduling
- Palliser Oil and Gas - Stakeholder resolution
MANAGER SURFACE LAND
CRESCENT POINT ENERGY
07.2004 - 11.2011
- Responsible for development and implementation of processes, consultation, acquisition and survey for Western Canada and North Dakota, including all First Nations and Metis Land
- Corporate representation to Municipalities, Provincial, Federal and State Regulators, Stakeholders and Public
- Accountable for due diligence Environmental Assessments "Corporate Property Acquisitions".
- Responsible for Environmental Protection Plans and Environmental Impact Assessments on
- Federal Lands
- Management of Provincial Environmental Pre-site Assessments
- Implement internal processes for the completion of Well License Applications
- Lead role in development of Corporate Well Tracking Data Base
- Responsible for all aspects of managing the surface land asset and survey
- Reduced operational costs through comprehensive process improvement initiatives and resource management
SURFACE LANDMAN
PENN WEST PETROLEUM
07.1999 - 06.2004
- Acquire surface access in Pembina and Lodgepole areas of Alberta
- Corporate representative at Surface Rights Hearing
- Pipeline Regulatory Applications
- Develop Surface Land/Facility Starter Sheets and Database for project tracking and updates and regulatory requirement fulfillment
- Project Reporting, Interdepartmental Liaison and Create Preliminary AFE'S
CONSTRUCTION COORDINATOR
STE. ANNE NATURAL GAS CO-OP
07.1993 - 04.1999
- Acquire 200 utility right of ways per year, including obtaining all necessary consents and third parties.
- Prepare cost estimates, pipeline licensing and apply for grants from Transportation and Utilities.
- Survey, supervise crews and settle damage claims
Education
Chemical Technology Courses -
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
Law Clerk Diploma Program -
Red Deer College
Indigenous Canada -
University of Alberta
Business Skills Certificate -
KTG Enterprises
Calgary, ABSkills
- Project Leadership
- Employee Management
- Problem-Solving
- Client Relationships
- Team Collaboration
- Organizational Skills
- Excellent Communication
- Subject Matter Expert
- Process Improvement
Additional Information
Various CAPP Committee's 2005 – 2019
CAPP- Aboriginal Committee 2013-2019
Director, Fishing Lake Metis Settlement Business Management Initiative 2010 - 2012
Member International Right of way Association 2002 - 2012
Environmental Chairman for International Right of Way Association, Calgary 2006-2007
Saskatchewan Ministry of Environment Regulatory Review Committee 2009
Land Agents License
Commissioner for Oaths
Received Class Congeniality Award at KTG Enterprises, First recipient of Annie Award at Ste. Anne Natural Gas Co-op for promoting the cooperative image to both the coworkers and general public
Published "Saskatchewan Advantage Article" CAPLA Nexus Magazine
Humanitarianism
- Volunteer Mary A. Tidlund Foundation "Canadian - Tanzanian Health Team" Tanzania, Africa
- Playground Building and Community Involvement
Personal Information
SURFACE LAND AND STAKEHOLDER RELATIONS PROFESSIONAL
Timeline
INDEPENDENT CONSULTING
04.2020 - 02.2023
SURFACE LAND TEAM LEAD
CHEVRON CANADA
10.2013 - 05.2019
INDEPENDENT CONSULTING
Various
01.2012 - 09.2013
MANAGER SURFACE LAND
CRESCENT POINT ENERGY
07.2004 - 11.2011
SURFACE LANDMAN
PENN WEST PETROLEUM
07.1999 - 06.2004
CONSTRUCTION COORDINATOR
STE. ANNE NATURAL GAS CO-OP
07.1993 - 04.1999
Chemical Technology Courses -
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
Law Clerk Diploma Program -
Red Deer College
Indigenous Canada -
University of Alberta
Business Skills Certificate -
KTG Enterprises
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