Posted 12 days ago
Lands Officer
@ City of Iqaluit
Iqaluit, Nunavut
Overview
The City of Iqaluit is hiring a Lands Officer to administer municipal lands, process land applications and lease transactions, monitor lease compliance, and maintain land records and GIS inventories. Full-time permanent union position at 35 hours per week, $36.88 per hour, with a settlement allowance of $20,907.44 per year.
Pay:
$36.88 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Administer municipal land under by-laws and zoning requirements
- Review leases and monitor compliance and expiries
- Process lease renewals, transfers, terminations and land transactions
- Maintain land, parcel and lease records and conduct tenure research
- Use GIS for land inventories, spatial analysis and mapping
Requirements summary:
- Diploma or degree in public policy, environmental technology or Inuit studies
- Knowledge of land administration, leases and tenure systems
- Experience with GIS, Microsoft Office and spatial information systems
- Ability to interpret leases, legal documents and survey plans
- Strong communication and customer service skills
Tools & skills
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-25
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-16
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-30
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Administrative |
| Hours per week | 35 |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Office, Outdoors, Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | Inuktitut |
| Licences & certifications | Class 5 driver's licence |
| Driver’s licence | preferred |
| Education | College diploma (preferred), Bachelor’s degree (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Public policy, Environmental technology, Inuit studies |
| Perks mentioned | Home office allowance |
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City of Iqaluit
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Iqaluit, Nunavut. Canada’s coolest capital city!
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- 901 Nunavut Dr, Iqaluit, NU X0A, CA
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Iqaluit, Nunavut. Canada’s coolest capital city!
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Government Administration |
| Company size | 51-200 employees |
| Headquarters | Iqaluit, NU |
| Organization type | Government Agency |
| Year founded | 1972 |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 23 |
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Lands Officer
Opportunity Overview
The Lands Officer plays an important role in the administration, management, and stewardship of municipal lands. Reporting to the Lands Administrator, this position supports land administration processes, lease management, compliance monitoring, GIS analysis, land records management, and customer service for applicants, lessees, and stakeholders. The successful candidate will help ensure municipal lands are managed responsibly, regulatory requirements are met, and accurate land information supports planning and development initiatives.
Compensation Snapshot
Hourly Rate: $36.88 per hour
Hours of Work: 35 hours per week
Settlement Allowance: $20,907.44 per year
Status: Full-Time Permanent
Union Status: Union
Key Responsibilities
• Administer municipal land management activities in accordance with land administration by-laws, municipal policies, zoning requirements, and applicable regulations.
• Review lease agreements and monitor compliance with lease conditions, development obligations, expiry dates, and land use requirements. Conduct field inspections and investigations related to municipal land and lease compliance matters.
• Process land administration applications, including lease renewals, extensions, transfers, surrenders, terminations, mortgage consents, and other land transactions.
• Maintain accurate land, parcel, lease, and transaction records while conducting land ownership, tenure, and registered-interest research.
• Use GIS technology to maintain municipal land inventories, perform spatial analysis, conduct field mapping activities, and prepare maps, plans, and related documentation.
• Collaborate with planning staff, surveyors, consultants, government agencies, utility providers, and the public to support land development, compliance monitoring, and municipal land management objectives.
Qualifications
• Diploma or degree in public policy, environmental technology, Inuit studies, or a related discipline. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
• Knowledge of municipal land administration, lease agreements, land tenure systems, by-laws, policies, legal descriptions, and regulatory requirements.
• Experience conducting research, maintaining records, preparing reports, and using GIS, Microsoft Office, and spatial information systems.
• Ability to interpret leases, legal documents, survey plans, legislation, policies, and technical information while communicating requirements clearly and effectively.
• Strong communication, organizational, analytical, and customer service skills with the ability to work collaboratively with applicants, lessees, consultants, surveyors, government agencies, and the public.
• Assets include municipal government experience, GIS and spatial analysis expertise, knowledge of Nunavut land ownership systems, experience living or working in Inuit Nunangat, Inuktitut language skills, and a valid Class 5 driver's licence.
Apply Today
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to responsible land stewardship and sustainable community development. The position offers a unique combination of land administration, GIS analysis, field investigations, compliance monitoring, land transactions, and stakeholder engagement, providing meaningful and varied work that directly supports municipal growth and development.
As per Article 23 of the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement, priority will be given to Nunavut Land Claim Beneficiaries who meet the criteria.
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