Senior Land Use Planner
Job Summary
Limited Competition
This Job Opening is limited to employees with the GNWT/WSCC in indeterminate and term positions.
Employees must apply through HRIS / Employee Self-Service. For instructions please see:
https://www.gov.nt.ca/careers/en/submit-application-gnwt-employee
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 Use Planner (Senior Planner) is responsible for the provision of comprehensive planning services in the development and implementation of regional land use plans.
The Senior Planner works within the legislative framework which includes the following Acts: Commissioner¿s land act and Regulations; Northwest Territories Land Act and Regulations; Canada Mining Regulations; the Area Development Act; Mackenzie Valley Resource Management Act and Regulations; Canada Environmental Assessment Act; and the Species at Risk Act.
This incumbent provides comprehensive planning services in the development, review, renewal, coordination of approval, and provision of advice on conformity with regional land use plans, as well as ensuring that interdepartmental, intergovernmental, and the interagency obligations related to land use planning are met.
The Senior Planner also consults directly with legal counsel on various issues related to the development and implementation of land use plans and acts as the main point of contact for regional land use planning bords staff.
Key Responsibilities
- Provides specialist expertise on initiatives related to land use planning to the Manager, senior management, and working groups.
- Ensures GNWT obligations regarding regional land use plans are fulfilled in a timely and effective manner consistent with GNWT policies, legislation and priorities.
- Responsible for the implementation of programs and policies with respect to regional land use planning by ensuring professional planning and advise is brought forward, including specialist expertise in the development, implementation, evaluation and periodic review of land use plans.
Required Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of Departmental Acts, agreements, frameworks, strategies and policies as they relate to regional land use planning.
- Knowledge of northern institutions, corporations, government systems and communities.
- Ability to work to deadlines and respond effectively to frequently changing deadlines.
- Ability to work in a highly politicized environment with competing interests.
Key Qualifications
A Master¿s degree in planning, or a related field, from a recognized university and 3 years of professional planning experience. Must be eligible for membership with the Canadian Institute of Planners. Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
Equivalencies may include:
A Degree in planning or a related field, from a recognized university and 5 years of professional planning experience or related work, including policy and land or resource management and regulation. Must be eligible for membership with the Canadian Institute of Planners.
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
Indigenous Employment Policy
Candidates must clearly identify their eligibility in order to receive priority consideration under the Indigenous Employment Policy
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 #28115
Closing Date: July 30, 2026 - 23:59, Mountain Time
Salary Information
The salary range for this position is from $59.62 per hour to $71.22 per hour (approximately $116,259 - $138,879 annually) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $3,700
Application Assistance
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