Land and Resource Planner

3 weeks ago

Whitehorse, Canada Yukon Government Full time

**This is a full-time permanent position, working 75 hours bi-weekly.**

The Department of Energy, Mines and Resources is committed to achieving high standards of service. We embrace teamwork, innovation, creativity and problem solving to achieve our goals and those of our clients. The Land Planning Branch collaborates with First Nations, Yukon communities and other government agencies to manage land use in a sustainable and orderly way.

The Land and Resource Planner is a key position in the Land Planning Branch. We are looking for a strategic thinker with exceptional interpersonal skills and a commitment to continued professional growth to join our team. The position is responsible for leading and coordinating regional and community land use planning and zoning initiatives throughout the territory.

This work includes collaborating with First Nations, communities and committees to prepare and present land use plans, zoning and agreements; leading public consultations; conducting policy and planning research including analyzing complex land use planning and resource issues; preparing and presenting options and recommendations for senior management; working with other branches and departments to ensure the Government of Yukon issues and interests are addressed in land and resource planning. The position also participates in the development and maintenance of a legislative, regulatory and policy framework which governs land use and orderly development in Yukon.

**Essential qualifications**
- Degree in community planning, regional planning, resource planning, rural planning and development, environmental planning, geography or a related planning field from a recognized post-secondary educational institution.
- Experience managing land planning projects such as local area plans, regional land use plans, or plans of a similar scope and complexity.
- Experience collaborating with First Nation governments on the implementation of First Nation Final Agreements and Self-Government Agreements.
- Experience leading consultations and working with the public, municipalities and/or communities.

**Desired knowledge, skills and suitability**
- Well-developed interpersonal, negotiation, mediation and facilitation skills that contribute to a positive work environment, consensus building and facilitating effective working relationships with clients and colleagues.
- Ability to handle sensitive issues with tact and diplomacy and balance political, community and stakeholder interests.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to listen effectively and present ideas and information clearly and concisely to different audiences.
- Strategic thinking and research skills with the ability to gather and analyze information, develop plans and policies, review and evaluate options and implications.
- Excellent project management and organizational skills and the ability to produce high quality, detail-oriented work.
- Ability to show initiative and work independently and as part of a team to identify and address opportunities and roadblocks so that goals can be accomplished.
- Ability to prioritize work to respond to numerous, diverse challenges and demands.
- The ability to work with spatial information is an asset.

**Additional information**

Conditions of Employment: Valid Yukon Class 5 driver’s licence

Job Requirements: Willingness to travel, eligibility for membership in Canadian Institute of Planners
- Eligibility List- 12 months- Post Date- 11 May 2023- Close Date- 1 June 2023

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