City Planner

Salary: $86,228.53 per annum, 35 hour/week

Settlement Allowance: $20,907.43 per annum

Under the direction of the Director of Planning and Lands, the incumbent is responsible for assisting with the management, administration and operation of all land use planning carried out by the City of Iqaluit. They will administer and review planning applications, conduct research and analysis of community planning issues and conduct community outreach on land use related issues. They will be required to make presentations at Council meetings, committee meetings and to represent the City at public meetings and Development Appeal Board hearings. They must possess a university degree in Planning or in a related field. APPI/CIP regulated membership is required. Provisional members or candidates for membership with APPI/CIP may be considered.

Required Qualifications:

• University Degree in Urban and Regional Planning or related field;
• APPI/CIP regulated membership is required, however provisional members or eligible candidates for APPI/CIP membership may be considered;
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills;
• Experience with developing plans and policies;
• Previous administrative work and experience in Municipal, Territorial, or Federal Government issues is an asset;
• Knowledge of territorial legislation, including Nunavut’s land ownership system, Nunavut’s Land Claims Agreement and Northern issues is an asset;
• Familiarity with computer software including Geographic Information Systems, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Officer is an asset.

Equivalencies that include a combination of education, knowledge, skills and abilities to formal education may be considered.

Due to the nature of this position, the successful candidate must provide a clear Criminal Record.

The City of Iqaluit embraces the intent and spirit of the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement. Priority will be given to Nunavut Inuit; Candidates must clearly identify their eligibility in order to receive consideration under this agreement.

Only those selected to interview will be contacted.

Do you hold a university degree in Urban and Regional Planning or related field? Yes No

Are you currently hold a APPI/CIP regulated membership? Yes No

Do you hold a valid class 5 driver's license? Yes No

Are you legally eligible to work in Canada?*

Do you currently reside in Iqaluit? yes no

If currently a non resident of Iqaluit, have you secured housing already?