Lands Officer

Iqaluit, NU
On-site
Posted Oct 17, 2026
1 position

$36.88 / hour

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Mid-level · 2+ years
Minimum education: College diploma
Posting language: English
Working hours: 35 hours per week

Job summary

Administer municipal land processes, including lease reviews, applications, transactions, compliance monitoring, field investigations, and accurate land records. Use GIS and spatial analysis to maintain land inventories and prepare mapping materials, while coordinating with municipal staff, external partners, applicants, lessees, and the public.

Job details

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.

What you’ll do

Requirements

A diploma or degree in public policy, environmental technology, Inuit studies, or a related discipline is sought, with equivalent education and experience combinations considered. Candidates should have knowledge of land administration and lease requirements, experience with research, records, reports, and GIS or spatial information systems, and strong analytical, communication, organizational, and customer service abilities.