Land Use Planner

The Kativik Regional Government (KRG), a supramunicipal organization with jurisdiction over the territory north of the 55th parallel, is currently seeking a motivated and dynamic individual to join the KRG for the following position :

LAND USE PLANNER

Under the supervision of the Assistant Director, Lands and Environment, of the Renewable Resources, Environment, Lands and Parks Department, and in collaboration with the Municipal Public Works Department, the responsibilities of the Land Use Planner include, but are not limited to, the following :

Provide technical assistance to the Northern villages in land use planning, including :

• Participating in the development, review, and implementation of local master plans, related administrative regulations, and their amendments;
• Planning and coordinating public consultation sessions, as required;
• Collaborating in the implementation of various strategies for the sustainable development plan of new expansion areas;
• Assisting in the preparation and analysis of municipal development permits and authorizations.
• Participating in various projects related to land use and sustainable planning;
• Performing any other related tasks as required by his / her supervisor.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• University degree in urban or regional planning or a related field;
• Minimum of two years’ relevant work experience (drafting regulations, municipal or regional planning, training municipal officers, etc.);
• Experience in a municipal work environment will be considered an asset;
• Experience in land use planning in a northern or Indigenous community will be considered an asset;
• Computer skills ( Microsoft Office, ArcGIS , AutoCAD, etc.);
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team;
• Excellent ability to express concepts in simple language and to actively listen to needs;
• Excellent ability to adapt;
• Working knowledge (written and oral) of at least two (2) of the following languages : Inuktitut, French, and English;
• Willingness to travel frequently throughout Nunavik.

Location : Kuujjuaq, Quebec

Salary : Minimum $58,466 / year; maximum $100,085 / year

Benefits :

Cost-of-living differential : Minimum $8,500 / year

Food allowance : Minimum $3,707 / year

• Annual leave trips (ALT) : maximum of 3 per person annually;
• Simplified pension plan : 6% employer, 4% employee;

Group Insurance

Vacation : 20 days

Statutory Holidays : 20 days including 10 for Christmas break.

The KRG is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with this and with the James Bay and Northern Quebec Agreement, conditions may vary to promote the employment of Inuit applicants.

KRG will only contact applicants selected for an interview.