Avannaata Municipality is seeking a Land Use Case Officer for our Land Use and Building Authority Administration in Ilulissat, effective November 1, 2026, or as otherwise agreed. 

You will serve as a land use case officer in the Land Use and Building Authority Division under the Technical Administration Department. In terms of professional responsibilities, you will report to the division manager for land use case processing. 

Avannaata Municipality has its central administration in Ilulissat. Avannaata Municipality has approximately 10,650 residents, who live in 4 towns and 21 villages. Ilulissat is undergoing development, and a new 2,200-meter airport, as well as hotels and new housing, will be built in the near future. 

Near Ilulissat lies the world-famous Kangia Ice Fjord, which is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and attracts many tourists to the area every year. The midnight sun, dog sledding, icebergs, fishing, UNESCO, the ocean, sea ice, and the Northern Lights are hallmarks of Greenland’s northernmost municipality, Avannaata Kommunia. The town has many sports and cultural clubs that you can join. There are several restaurants and cafés in town. 

Key responsibilities of the land use case manager:

  • Processing of land-use applications from throughout Avannaata Municipality.
  • Works closely with colleagues from other cities and towns to handle land-use matters.
  • The work is carried out in close collaboration with building permit officers and urban planners. 
  • In addition to general land use cases, the Land Use Division also administers applications for dog parks and boat slips, as well as smaller, time-limited land use applications.
  • Will have the opportunity to help develop and improve the department's workflows.
  •  Assistance and guidance for citizens with their applications.

The above will be the core responsibilities of the position, which will also involve a significant number of interdisciplinary project assignments from across the entire administration. 

Desired Qualifications

We are looking for applicants with strong professional qualifications and an educational background as a civil engineer, structural engineer, technician, surveyor, or in a similar field within the construction and civil engineering industry. 

·Has experience in construction and land use law.

·Has experience in a similar position or is a recent graduate with a strong interest in public administration.

·You demonstrate flexibility when it comes to work tasks.

·You are proficient in IT and familiar with the Office suite, QGIS, NunaGIS, and NIN.

·You have strong written, verbal, and visual communication skills.

·You are bilingual (Greenlandic/Danish), but this is not a requirement.

·You are interested in working for a politically led organization.

Skills

·You are independent, meticulous, systematic, and have a good grasp of the subject matter

·You’ll be part of a demanding and at times hectic, yet professional and positive work environment, with excellent opportunities for professional development.

·You take a holistic approach to tasks and people.

·You have a knack for IT and, ideally, drawing programs, etc.

·We therefore place emphasis on the applicant’s ability to work in groups and their competencies in the administration’s other tasks.

·You have the ability to remain calm in stressful situations.

·You have a positive attitude and are results-oriented.

Salary and Employment Conditions

Salary and employment terms will be determined in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement in effect at the time of employment between Naalakkersuisut and the relevant bargaining organization. 

The position will include a 3-month probationary period. 

About the Position

The position is organizationally part of the Land and Buildings Department, which handles land administration and building permit processing. 

The Engineering Department currently has 21 employees, including architects, engineers, structural engineers, and other technical staff. The geographical area covers Ilulissat and the towns of Uummannaq, Upernavik, and Qaanaaq, as well as their surrounding settlements. 

The Department of Engineering maintains contact with residents and the business community. 

Criminal Record

This position is subject to the law requiring a criminal background check. Under this law, employment cannot begin until the municipality has received a criminal background check. We must therefore point out that the start date cannot be agreed upon until the municipality has received the criminal record check from the police. 

Start date: as soon as possible or by agreement.

For more information about the position, please contact Department Head Rasmus Jervelund at (+299) 38 77 38 or by email at rtj@avannaata.gl

Application

Applications, accompanied by copies of relevant exam transcripts, a resume, letters of recommendation, and a criminal background check, must be submitted by clicking “Apply for this position” on the job posting on the Avannaata Municipality website. Deadline:

Application deadline: October 28, 2026