City Planner

city; Iqaluit; On-site; CAD 106,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Iqaluit is seeking a City Planner to guide responsible community growth, land use planning, and development. This role supports planning application reviews, policy analysis, public engagement, and alignment with municipal plans and bylaws.

The successful candidate will have a degree in urban planning, strong GIS/AutoCAD skills, and experience in northern planning contexts, with a focus on sustainable development and stakeholder collaboration.

Qualifications

• University degree in Urban and Regional Planning or related discipline.
• Membership with CIP and/or APPI, or eligibility for membership, is preferred.
• Minimum five (5) years of progressive experience in planning, land use, development review, or related field.
• Strong knowledge of municipal planning principles, land use regulations, policy development, and community engagement practices.
• Experience using GIS, AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, and other planning-related software applications.
• Understanding of territorial legislation, Nunavut land ownership system, and northern planning issues is a strong asset.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, a valid Class 5 driver''s licence, and the ability to build productive relationships.
• Indigenous language skills are an asset.

Responsibilities

• Review and administer development permits, variances, subdivisions, zoning bylaw amendments, business licence applications, and other planning-related submissions.
• Conduct planning research, analysis, and policy development to support municipal land use planning and community growth initiatives.
• Prepare reports, recommendations, bylaws, permits, notices, maps, and presentation materials for Council, committees, and public meetings.
• Coordinate public consultation activities, workshops, and community outreach programs related to land use and development matters.
• Perform site inspections, maintain development records and statistics, and provide professional guidance to applicants, residents, and stakeholders.
• Manage consultants, administer service contracts, and collaborate with internal departments to support implementation of the General Plan and Zoning Bylaw.

Skills

Public engagement

Policy development

Written & verbal communication

Team collaboration

Education

Urban and Regional Planning degree

CIP/APPI membership preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

GIS software

Microsoft Office

Job description

City Planner

In accordance with the Collective Agreement, qualified internal applicants will be considered first.

Opportunity Overview

The City Planner plays a key role in guiding responsible community growth, land use planning, and development within the City of Iqaluit. Reporting to the Director of Planning and Development, this position supports the review and administration of planning applications, conducts research and policy analysis, engages with the public and stakeholders, and helps ensure development aligns with municipal plans, bylaws, and community priorities. This is an exciting opportunity for a planning professional who is passionate about sustainable development, community engagement, and shaping the future of a growing northern municipality.

Compensation Snapshot

• Hourly Rate: $51.71 per hour
• Hours of Work: 40 hours per week
• Settlement Allowance: $20,907.44 per year
• Status: Full-Time Permanent
• Union Status: Union

Key Responsibilities

• Review and administer development permits, variances, subdivisions, zoning bylaw amendments, business licence applications, and other planning-related submissions.
• Conduct planning research, analysis, and policy development to support municipal land use planning and community growth initiatives.
• Prepare reports, recommendations, bylaws, permits, notices, maps, and presentation materials for Council, committees, and public meetings.
• Coordinate public consultation activities, workshops, and community outreach programs related to land use and development matters.
• Perform site inspections, maintain development records and statistics, and provide professional guidance to applicants, residents, and stakeholders.
• Manage consultants, administer service contracts, and collaborate with internal departments to support implementation of the General Plan and Zoning Bylaw.

Qualifications

• University degree in Urban and Regional Planning or a related discipline. Membership with the Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP) and/or APPI, or eligibility for membership, is preferred.
• Minimum five (5) years of progressive experience in planning, land use, development review, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of municipal planning principles, land use regulations, policy development, and community engagement practices.
• Experience using GIS, AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, and other planning-related software applications.
• Understanding of territorial legislation, Nunavut's land ownership system, the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement, and northern planning issues is considered a strong asset.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, a valid Class 5 driver's licence, and the ability to build productive relationships with the public, consultants, and government stakeholders. Indigenous language skills are an asset.

As per Article 23 of the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement, priority will be given to Nunavut Land Claim Beneficiaries who meet the criteria.