Senior Lands Administration Officer

gov; Yellowknife; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Housing Northwest Territories is seeking a Senior Lands Administration Officer to act as the technical expert for land administration and related issues, supporting HQ and District Offices across the Territory. The role requires knowledge of land laws and policies, strong communication skills, and the ability to work with diverse communities, including travel to participate in the capital plan delivery.

Eligible applicants must meet education requirements and may be considered under Indigenous

Qualifications

• Degree in Land Management and 3 years of land administration experience.
• Strong knowledge of land laws, regulations, and administration policies.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work across communities.

Responsibilities

• Monitor land administration activities of Housing NWT District Offices and advise on complex land issues.
• Evaluate land availability with HQ/DO to support Capital Plan delivery and inventory control.
• Assist in coordinating with communities to ensure land is available to meet the Capital Plan, and assist in managing financial resources.

Skills

Communication skills

Legal knowledge

Cross-cultural awareness

Education

Degree in Land Management

Job description

Housing NWT provides access to adequate, suitable and affordable housing through the provision of housing programs and services based on need.

Job Information

Housing Northwest Territories is entering an exciting period of growth. Housing NWT is partnered with Build Canada Homes and will be working with communities to deliver 560 affordable housing units throughout the Territory. Housing requires land, and that's what we do! This position involves a wide range of duties related to land administration and planning, and provides the opportunity to travel into various communities as we gear up for this delivery.

The Senior Lands Administration Officer is considered the technical expert concerning land administration and lands-related issues and provides information and advice to the Housing NWT Headquarters (HQ) and the District Offices (DO).

The incumbent ensures that all land administrative programs and services are provided under the guidance of various legislative requirements including but not limited to:
the Commissioner's Land Act and Regulations, Territorial Lands Act and Regulations, Community Planning and Development Act, Land Titles Act, Northwest Territories Act, Land Use Plans, Zoning By-Laws, Municipal Land Administration By-laws, land claim and self-government agreements, and Housing NWT and GNWT policies.

Key Responsibilities:
Monitor land administration activities of Housing NWT District Offices and acts as the technical expert concerning complex land issues and provides information and advice.
In consultation with HQ and DO staff, evaluate the Corporation's land availability to support Capital Plan delivery, disposal plan and inventory control.
Assist Housing NWT HQ and DO to work cooperatively with communities to ensure adequate land is available to meet the current future Capital Plan.
Assist in the management of Housing NWT financial resources.

Key Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
High degree of communications skills both written and oral, in order to communicate effectively and provide excellent advice and training to staff and general public
Ability to understand general legislation and apply the technical and regulatory requirements of legislation with a thorough knowledge of land administration policies, systems and procedures.
Knowledge of the Canadian legal fabric of land transactions
Ability to work in a cross-cultural environment.

Key qualifications would be attained by:
Degree in Land Management and 3 years of land administration experience.

More Information

Candidates must clearly identify their eligibility in order to receive priority consideration under the Indigenous Employment Policy.

Criminal Records Check

Candidates must provide a satisfactory criminal record check.Failure to provide a satisfactory check may deem you disqualified from the competition.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Government of the Northwest Territories is an inclusive workplace. If you have a disability and you require support during the hiring process, you are encouraged to identify your needs if you are contacted for an assignment or interview so that you may be accommodated during the hiring process.

Eligibility lists may be created from this competition to fill future term and indeterminate positions.

Equivalencies may be considered based on a one-year of directly related experience equivalent to one year of education or one year of education for one year of experience. However, combinations of education and experience must often be considered on a case-by-case basis. For a full list of equivalencies that will be considered for this role, please contact human resources.

Job Opening Information

Job Opening ID # 28509

Closing Date: November 08, 2026 - 23:59, MountainTime

Salary Information

The salary range for this position is from $54.44 per hour to $65.03 per hour (approximately $106,158 - $126,809.) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $3,700.