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Department Information
The mandate of the Department of Environment and Climate Change is to manage land, water, air, wildlife, and forests. This includes promoting, planning, and supporting the wise and sustainable use of natural resources, and protecting, restoring, and stewarding the environment for the social and economic benefit of all Northwest Territories residents.
Job Information
Located in Yellowknife and reporting to the Land Administration Team Lead, the Land Administrator (Administrator) is primarily responsible for supporting the management of public land in the Northwest Territories (NWT).
The Administrator must possess an understanding of this distinctly northern environment within which the GNWT's land and resource management and administration obligations are carried out and demonstrate the ability to support the strategic direction that is reflective of departmental goals, objectives, and priorities. The Administrator also supports the amalgamation of former Commissioner's and Territorial land administration functions including the integration of systems, processes, policies, guidelines, and legislation where applicable.
Key Responsibilities
Assists with the administration of new interests in public land by ensuring applications for tenure are received by the Department and actioned.
Reviews files, maps and plans to identify legal status, ownership, and existing interests and conducts title searches for determination of legal ownership of land.
Reviews inspection reports and drafts file summaries and memos to support the management and sharing of land tenure information.
Assists with gathering, validating and inputting information into the land administration databases.
Maintains a high-level of client service by providing timely communication and responding to client inquiries
Participates in the development of directives, policies and standard operating procedures related to land administration, as required
Provides land administration accounting support.
Key Qualifications
A diploma in resource management, land management, administration, planning, or geography, and two (2) years of relevant experience.
Relevant experience would include paralegal, office and/or business administration.
Equivalencies may include a diploma in a science field, and two (2) years of relevant experience or a high school diploma and four (4) years of relevant experience.
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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
Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.
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Term Position
This job opening is for a 1-Year Term.
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 # 28489
Closing Date: November 12, 2026 - 23:59, Mountain Time
Salary Information
The salary range for this position is from $45.34 per hour to $54.15 per hour (approximately $88,413 - $105,593) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $3,700.
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$88,413 - $105,593
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