Land Use Planner 

The successful candidate will work with the Sahtu Land Use Planning Board, as well as with Sahtu communities, individuals and organisations, to implement the land use plan for the Sahtu Region of the Northwest Territories.

Duties:

• Supervise the daily operations of the Board
• Collect and analyse natural resource and socio-economic information
• Execute a communications strategy including community and stakeholder meetings and other liaison activities
• Prepare issue papers, briefs, and reports
• Assist in the writing of the land use plan
• Implement the plan including checking permits, license conformance, amendments, and exceptions

Qualifications:

• University Degree (Master’s preferred) or equivalent in Land Use Planning, Geography, Natural Resources, or related field
• Excellent interpersonal & cross-cultural skills
• Some knowledge of the Sahtu Region, the Sahtu Dene and Metis Land Claim Agreement, and the Mackenzie Valley Resource Management Act
• Computer literate (Geographic Information Systems  experience is an asset)
• A North Slavey Language ability is a strong asset

Term:  Up to 2 Years

Salary: Negotiable ($55,000 - $65,000 per annum), plus benefits package and northern allowance are dependent on qualifications and experience.

Knowledge of the Sahtu Dene and Metis Land Claim Agreement would be an asset.

Submit cover letter, resume and references by March 15, 2002 to the Search Committee.

Search Committee – Land Use Planner
Sahtu Land Use Planning Board
P.O. Box 235
Fort Good Hope, NWT
X0E 0H0

Phone: (867) 598-2055

Fax: (867) 598-2545

E-mail: info@sahtulanduseplan.com

Web Site: http://www.sahtulanduseplan.com