04 - Jason Gouw

Jason Gouw has 25+ years of experience managing land acquisition and engagement programs and has seen substantial changes in the industry with how stakeholders and Indigenous communities participate. He believes collaborative relationships and transparent engagement are the keys to the progressive future of land access.

Having grown up on an irrigation farm, one with cows, Jason was no stranger to agricultural considerations but he knew early on that farming was not his path. After an enjoyable time spent on oil rigs, he entered Olds College to study land agent work and that defined his career path to this day. The industry as he knew it upon emerging from Olds College has changed, however, and much more emphasis is now placed on relationship building and ensuring stakeholders understand exactly what they’re signing and why.

Jason Gouw and Chad Hughes discuss how Jason’s time at Gulf in 2000 had a foundational impact on changing his thinking in terms of engagement philosophy. They explore how the regulatory environment has been part of the catalyst for change and how the agreements that used to be pressured to close in months are now anticipated to be built over years. Jason has immersed himself in first-hand experiences with Indigenous communities, finding inspiration and clarity in their profound respect for the land, and he believes strongly that we need to embrace understanding of our differences and focus on relationship building and true collaboration.

“The days of land agents being focused on oil and gas, that’s changed. There’s the renewable sector, there’s the transmission sector, infrastructure, telecom, there’s a lot of different opportunities out there for land agents.” - Jason Gouw

About Jason Gouw

Jason Gouw has over 25 years of experience, and a specialization in negotiation and building collaborative relationships between stakeholders.

Jason started with LandSolutions in 2018 as VP Land, Engagement and Regulatory with the environment division added to his accountabilities shortly after in 2019. During this time, he developed a high performing team generating positive results that is recognized across our business, and by our clients.

Jason Gouw's incomparable knowledge of issues relating to the Canadian energy sector has been hard-earned over two decades of expert involvement. Whether managing large project teams or overall support of our entire land department, Jason is a consummate professional. 

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Chad Hughes | CEO, Entrepreneurial Leader, Author: website | linkedin

Jason Gouw | Chief Operating Officer at LandSolutions LP : linkedin | website | email