Senior Land Use Planner

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 Planner 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 interagency obligations related to land use planning are met. The incumbent advances land use planning in a manner that is consistent with Environment and Climate Change policies and strategic initiatives, including Northern Lands-Northern Leadership (NLNL) and the Land Use and Sustainability Framework (LUSF), and broader GNWT objectives, interests, and priorities. Typically attained by: 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. 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 [email protected] Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone. #J-18808-Ljbffr