LAND USE PLANNER

Kativik Regional Government; Kuujjuaq (Land); On-site; CAD 60,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional governmental organization is seeking a Land Use Planner to provide technical assistance for land use planning in Northern villages. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in urban or regional planning, with at least two years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include developing and implementing master plans, coordinating public consultations, and assisting with municipal permits. Benefits include a cost-of-living allowance, vacation time, and a simplified pension plan. This position is based in Kuujjuaq, Quebec.

Benefits

Cost-of-living allowance

Food allowance

Annual travel allowance

Simplified pension plan

Group insurance

20 days of vacation

Public holidays

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years’ relevant work experience in planning.
• Membership in the Ordre professionnel des Urbanistes du Québec is an asset.
• Experience in land use planning in a northern or Indigenous community is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance to Northern villages in land use planning.
• Participate in the development, review, and implementation of local master plans.
• Plan and coordinate public consultation sessions.
• Assist in preparing and analyzing municipal development permits.

Skills

Urban or regional planning

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

ArcGIS

AutoCAD

Teamwork

Listening skills

Adaptability

Inuktitut (written and oral)

French (written and oral)

English (written and oral)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in urban or regional planning

Job description

LAND USE PLANNER

(Permanent full-time)

Under the supervision of the Coordinator–Land Use Planning, of the Renewable Resources, Environment, Lands and Parks Department, and in collaboration with the Municipal Public Works Department, the responsibilities of the Land Use Planner include, but are not limited to:

• Providing technical assistance to the Northern villages in land use planning, including:
  • Participating in the development, review, and implementation of local master plans, related administrative regulations, and their amendments;
  • Planning and coordinating public consultation sessions, as required;
  • Collaborating in the implementation of various strategies for the sustainable development plan of new expansion areas;
  • Assisting in the preparation and analysis of municipal development permits and authorizations.
• Participating in various projects related to land use and sustainable planning;
• Performing any other related tasks as required by his/her supervisor.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Bachelor’s degree in urban or regional planning or a related field;
• Minimum of two years’ relevant work experience (drafting regulations, municipal or regional planning, training municipal officers, etc.);
• Membership in the Ordre professionnel des Urbanistes du Québec is considered an asset;
• Experience in a municipal work environment will be considered an asset;
• Experience in land use planning in a northern or Indigenous community will be considered an asset;
• Computer skills (Microsoft Office, ArcGIS, AutoCAD, etc.);
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team;
• Excellent ability to express concepts in simple language and to actively listen to needs;
• Excellent ability to adapt;
• Working knowledge (written and oral) of at least two of the following languages: Inuktitut, French, and English;
• Willingness to travel frequently throughout Nunavik.

Work location: Kuujjuaq, Quebec

Salary: Minimum of $60,074 and maximum of $102,839 per year.

BENEFITS

• Cost‑of‑living allowance: minimum of $8,500 per year.
• Food allowance: minimum of $4,217 per year.
• Annual travel allowance: maximum of 3 trips.
• Simplified pension plan: employer 6% employee 4%.
• Group insurance.
• Vacation: 20 days a year.
• Public holidays: 20 days, including 10 during the holiday season.