OUTLINE & SCOPE OF POSITION:
Under direction of the Manager of Lands Protection and Renewable Resources, The Land Use Planner is responsible for implementing the Tłı̨chǫ Land Use Plan; contributing to the lands administration system; preparing reports and making presentations on land use activities on Tłı̨chǫ Lands; and participating on special projects. The Land Use Planner will advance land use planning for public lands in the Wek'èezhi Management Area; participate in legislative processes for Protected Areas; and conduct timely reviews of development submissions and resolution of land issues throughout Tłı̨chǫ traditional territory, Mowhi Gogha Dè Nuttèè. Related planning work will include research, preparations and logistics of community meetings and representing the Tłı̨chǫ Government both in the office and during community events. The Land Use Planner must follow legislation, policies and procedures in completing their duties, however, they have significant latitude in conducting research and making recommendations concerning land and resource submissions, reviews and use and the implementation of the TLUP.
EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS REQUIRED:
- Post-secondary degree in a related field with work experience in regional land use planning, natural resource or environmental management or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Strong understanding of land and resource management in the Northwest Territories and of the applicable legislative, regulatory and institutional framework
- Familiarity with land and resource management systems and approaches, and the legislative and regulatory regime (Tłı̨chǫ laws, MVRMA) applying to Wek'èezhii and Mowhi Gogha Dè Nuttèe, especially the land use permitting and water licensing processes
- Familiarity with conducting technical reviews of environmental applications, submissions and reviews, particularly for mining and industrial developments
- Familiarity with royalty and own source revenue estimating and monitoring
- Familiarity with mapping systems, and the concepts and techniques of land and resource management in northern Canada
- Highly developed analytic and practical reasoning abilities
- Good budgeting, mathematical and problem-solving abilities
- Very good interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work as a member of a team
- Very good computer skills and the ability to use electronic databases and filing systems and use of Windows or Apple IOS, Microsoft Office, Adobe platforms and the Internet for research purposes
- Very good organizational and time management skills
- The ability to speak the Tłı̨chǫ language is an asset
- Familiarity with the Tłı̨chǫ Agreement and Tłı̨chǫ Constitution, Tłı̨chǫ language, culture and way of life
To apply, submit your resume + cover letter or to request Job Description, email: [email protected]
