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Senior Lands Administration Officer
@ Government of the Northwest Territories - Housing NWT
Yellowknife, Northwest Territories
Overview
Housing NWT, part of the Government of the Northwest Territories, is hiring a Senior Lands Administration Officer in Yellowknife to act as the technical expert on land administration and provide advice to headquarters and district offices. The work involves monitoring land administration, evaluating land availability for the capital plan, and supporting the 560-unit affordable housing delivery with Build Canada Homes, with travel to communities. The position is full-time with a salary of $106,158 to $126,809 plus a northern allowance.
Pay:
$54.44–$65.03 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Monitor land administration activities of Housing NWT district offices
- Evaluate land availability for Capital Plan delivery and disposal
- Help communities secure land for affordable housing
- Advise on complex land issues and legislation
- Assist in managing financial resources
Requirements summary:
- Degree in Land Management
- Three years of land administration experience
- Knowledge of land legislation and policies
- Knowledge of Canadian legal framework for land transactions
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Ability to work in a cross-cultural environment
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- Employer posting date
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- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-26
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-02
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Administrative |
| Experience | 3+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: moderate · ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Office, Client sites |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Background checks | criminal record |
| Encouraged to apply | Indigenous peoples, People with disabilities |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Land Management |
| Perks mentioned | Home office allowance |
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Government of the Northwest Territories - Housing NWT
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Job Summary
Location: Yellowknife
Department: Housing NWT
Job ID: 28509
Salary: $106,158 - $126,809
Employment Type: Full-Time, Regular
Closing Date: Nov 8, 2026
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Department Information
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.
GNWT Inquiries
Inquiries Only:
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
YELLOWKNIFE CENTRE 5TH FLOOR
BOX 1320 YELLOWKNIFE NT X1A 2L9
Tel (867) 767-9154 Extension 14106
Fax (867) 873-0445
[email protected]
Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.
More Information
Indigenous Employment Policy
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
Eligibility lists may be created from this competition to fill future term and indeterminate positions.
Equivalencies
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, Mountain Time
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.
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