Tlicho Government invites all suitable qualified candidates to apply for the Land Use Planner. Tlicho Government is committed to attracting and recruiting the best possible candidates for available positions. The principles of fairness, qualifications and Tlicho citizenship guide the hiring of Tlicho Government employees.

Position Title: Land Use Planner
Department: Department of Culture and Lands Protection
Status: Full Time, 2 Year Term, Behchoko
Closing Date: November 10, 2017, 5:00 pm

Outline of Position:
The Department of Culture and Lands Protection (DCLP) oversees the use, management, administration and protection of Tłı̨chǫ lands, renewable and non-renewable resources. Working under supervision from the Manager, Lands Protection and with direction from the DCLP Director, the Land Use Planner is responsible for the implementation of the Tlicho Land Use Plan, administration of land use issues, and for participating on special projects as directed for the DCLP on Tlicho lands, Wek’eezhii and Mowhì Gogha De Nı̨jjtlee.

Skills & Knowledge Required:
Post-secondary degree in related field and work experience in regional land use planning, natural resource and/or environmental management or equivalent education and experience
Strong understanding and of land and resource management mapping systemsin the Northwest Territories and of the applicable legislative, regulatory, institutional framework and regime (Tlicho laws, MVRMA) applying to Wek’eezhii and Mowhì Gogha De Njjtlee, especially the land use permitting and water licensing processes
Familiarity with conducting technical reviews of environmental applications and submissions for mining and industrial developments, and royalty and own source revenue estimating and monitoring, concepts and techniques of land and resource management in northern Canada
Highly developed analytic, practical reasoning and problem solving abilities
Good interpersonal, communication, organizational, time management, budget and math skills
Good computer skills, ability to use electronic data bases and filing systems, use of Windows or Apple IOS, Microsoft Office, Adobe platforms and Internet for research purposes
Positive attitude and collaborative work ethic and the ability to work as a member of a team
Sensitivity to and willingness to be guided by Tlicho geographic and land and resource use concepts and traditions, traditional knowledge and other Tlicho priorities
Ability to work with Tlicho, elders, youth and harvesters and speak Tlicho language is an asset
Familiarity with Tlicho Agreement, Tlicho Constitution, Tlicho language, culture and way of life

To apply, submit your resume and cover letter to hr@tlicho.com