Land Use Planner

Moose Cree First Nation; Timmins; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Moose Cree First Nation (MCFN) Lands and Resources is seeking a Land Use Planner to support the development, implementation, and coordination of homelands planning processes under the Land Use Plan Coordinator. You will help ensure strategies reflect community values and aspirations for the land, with responsibilities spanning research, analysis, and collaboration in a First Nation context.

Permanent position with a 3‑month probation; applicants must have post‑secondary planning education, be

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Regional Planning, Environmental Studies, Indigenous Studies, Geography, or related field.
• Understanding of First Nation land stewardship and traditional land use is an asset.
• Must provide CPIC or proof of application and a valid G driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and coordinate homelands planning processes for MCFN Lands and Resources.
• Ensure planning strategies align with community values, practices, and aspirations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Research skills

Team collaboration

Willing to travel

Flexibility

Education

Post-secondary education in Regional Planning or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Under the general supervision of the Land Use Plan Coordinator, the Land Use Planner will support Moose Cree First Nation (MCFN) Lands and Resources department in the development, implementation, and ongoing coordination of homelands planning processes. This role contributes to ensuring that strategies are aligned with community values, practices and aspirations for the land.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Post-Secondary education in Regional Planning, Environmental Studies, Indigenous Studies, Geography, or related field. A combination of education or training and/or experience will be considered.
• Understanding of First Nation land stewardship principles, traditional land use, and the relationship between First Nation peoples and their homelands is considered an asset.
• Understanding of traditional land use studies and Indigenous knowledge systems preferred.
• Knowledge of Moose Cree culture, language, and traditional territory is a strong asset.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.
• Demonstrated research and analytical skills.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities.
• Ability to work under minimum supervision and in a team environment.
• Must be willing to travel.
• Willing to work outside normal work hours as required.
• Must provide a satisfactory CPIC or proof of application.
• Valid class G driver’s license is required.

Duration:

Permanent with 3 months probation

Job Description:

Available Upon Request

Applicants are asked to include copies of their educational qualifications along with their resume.

*Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Due to postal changes, we recommend submitting resume via e-mail or dropping off at main reception.

As MCFN is a First Nation organization, preference in hiring will be given firstly to the First Nation members, and to the rest, subsequently. Candidates needing accommodation of any kind are requested to inform the organization in advance so that required accommodative measures can be incorporated in the recruitment process. By responding to the application, candidates are implicitly providing consent to share their personal information with the organization. This personal information that is being shared with the employer will be used solely for the purpose of recruitment and will not be used for any other purposes.