Senior Land Administrator (1-Year Term)

Job Summary

Location: Yellowknife
Department: Environment and Climate Change
Job ID: 27985
Salary: $96,876 - $115,733
Employment Type: Full-Time, Regular
Closing Date: Jul 9, 2026

Department Information

The mandate of the Department of Environment and Climate Change is to manage land, water, air, wildlife, and forests. This includes promoting, planning, and supporting the wise and sustainable use of natural resources, and protecting, restoring, and stewarding the environment for the social and economic benefit of all Northwest Territories residents.
 

Job Information

The Senior Land Administrator is primarily responsible for assisting with the management of public land in the Northwest Territories (NWT).  They support the amalgamation of former Commissioner¿s and Territorial land administration functions including the integration of systems, processes, policies, guidelines, and legislation where applicable. 

The mandate of the Department of Environment and Climate Change (ECC) is to manage, administer, and plan for the sustainable use of public land in the Northwest Territories in a fair and transparent manner that reflects the interests of the people of the Northwest Territories.

The Senior Land Administrator must possess an in-depth understanding of this distinctly northern environment within which the GNWT¿s land and resource management and administration obligations are carried out and demonstrate the ability to support the strategic direction that is reflective of departmental goals, objectives and priorities.

Key Responsibilities

  • Administers the application process for dispositions and sales.                             
  • Manages the administration of dispositions throughout their lifecycle.                  
  • Assists with the management and sharing of land tenure information.  
  • Collects fees (revenues) required as terms and conditions of dispositions, including cash drawer functions.      

Key Qualifications 

  • A diploma in resource management, land management or planning, or geography, and three (3) years of relevant experience. 
    • Relevant experience may include business administration, office administration, paralegal, and/or records management.           
  • Equivalencies may include:
    • A high school diploma or GED and five (5) years of relevant experience. 

GNWT Inquiries

Inquiries Only:

Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
YELLOWKNIFE CENTRE 5TH FLOOR  
BOX 1320 YELLOWKNIFE NT X1A 2L9
Tel (867) 767-9154 Extension 14106
Fax (867) 873-0445
jobsyk@gov.nt.ca

Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.

More Information

Term Position

This job opening is for a 1 Year Term.

Indigenous Employment Policy

Candidates must clearly identify their eligibility in order to receive priority consideration under the Indigenous Employment Policy.

Criminal Records Check

Candidates must provide a satisfactory criminal record check. Failure to provide a satisfactory check may deem you disqualified from the competition.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Government of the Northwest Territories is an inclusive workplace.  If you have a disability and you require support during the hiring process, you are encouraged to identify your needs if you are contacted for an assignment or interview so that you may be accommodated during the hiring process.

Eligibility

Eligibility lists may be created from this competition to fill future term and indeterminate positions.

Equivalencies

Equivalencies may be considered based on a one-year of directly related experience equivalent to one year of education or one year of education for one year of experience. However, combinations of education and experience must often be considered on a case-by-case basis.  For a full list of equivalencies that will be considered for this role, please contact human resources.

Job Opening Information

Job Opening ID # 27985   

Closing Date: July 9, 2026 - 23:59, Mountain Time

Salary Information

The salary range for this position is from $49.68 per hour to $59.35 per hour (approximately $96,876 - $115,733 annually) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $3,700.

Application Assistance

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