Land Use Coordinator

Nakiiwin Azhiaaksen
Employment Opportunity
Land Use Coordinator
(pending funding availability)

The Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory (WUT) Department of Lands and Natural Resources (DLNR) is seeking applications from qualified individuals to apply for the position of Land Use Coordinator.   Under the direction of the Director of Lands & Natural Resources, the Land Use Coordinator is responsible for working with the Land Stewardship Plan Consultant in updating the Land Use Plan for Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory. Responsibilities within this position are flexible and may be adjusted according to experience and community needs and priorities.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists in the coordination of activities related to community engagement, data collection and updating the Land Use Plan;
• Liaise with the Land Use Plan Consultant on all activities pertaining to updating the Land Use Plan;
• Participate in training opportunities as required to understand what Land Use Planning is;
• Administer any projects essential for the implementation of land use planning and/or development of resource management plans and policies
• Carry out field data surveys using a Global Positioning System and Data Tablet, as required;
• Assists other DLNR programs as requested;

REQUIREMENTS

• Must meet Wii ni n’guch-tood L.M.S. Individual Eligibility Requirements;
• Client must pre-register with the W.L.M.S. by completing a Client Consent to Data Disclosure Form, a Request for Client Support Form and providing an up to date resume
• Grade 12 Diploma, Post secondary diploma or degree in Geography, Civil Engineering or a related field.
• Willingness to become familiar and/or functional understanding of GIS software and Microsoft Office applications, Global Positioning System, Data Collection Tablet;
• Excellent communication skills and ability to prepare and deliver presentations if required.
• Ability to speak Anishnaabemowin or a willingness to learn.
• Current Driver’s License and access to a vehicle.

Salary: $59,916.00

Posted:  May 29, 2026                                                  Closing Date:   June 12, 2026    2:00 pm         

Interested applicants, please submit your application with a cover letter, current resume, three work related references, one from the most recent employer, and copies of accreditations to:

Confidential: Land Use Coordinator Employment Opportunity

Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory

19A Complex Drive, P.O. Box 112

Wiikwemkoong, ON    P0P 2J0

erc@wiikwemkoong.ca

Please submit copies as there is no return of submissions. Late or incomplete submissions will not be considered. While we thank all interested applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted