Contracts & Property Law
An examination of the legal system as it relates to Land Administration.
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Lands Administration
This program is designed to give training in Land Administration for individuals who are working, or wish to work as land administrators in the NWT. The training is delivered through the Community Land Certificate Program
What will I learn?
Participants in the program will learn the skills and knowledge necessary to be a Lands Officer in the NWT.
Program Outline:
The Community Land Administration Program provides training for Land Administrators, and courses include lectures, class activities, guest speakers, assignments, a course exam, and provides practical hands on experience. Courses vary from 8 - 10 days in length. Participants can take the entire program or courses specific to their training needs. This program currently consists of 7 courses.
Courses:
What are the objectives of the Land Administration Program?
Successful Graduates will be able to:
Course Descriptions:
Land Administration I
Learn about the roles and responsibilities of Land Administrators, community planning, zoning, legislation, by-laws, the land application process, inspections and reports.
Land Administration II
How to develop leases and legal contracts, general document execution, land title registration, land use permits, quarry administration, land development, lot pricing and revenue procedures.
Communications & Technology
Improve your communication and technology skills. Topics include, writing effectively, presentations, public speaking and computer applications (Word Processing, Spreadsheets, Databases).
Contracts and Property Law
An examination of the legal system as it relates to Land Administration.
Community Planning
The community planning process will be examined along with the procedures and documents that are integral in this process.
Environmental Management
Learn the significance of the environment, relevant legislation, development approval process, MVRMA, site inspections, and practical "who's who".
Land Claim and Self Government Awareness
Designed for land officers to be aware of the political and land claim circumstances in which they work.
Workshops
Two-three day workshops on Environmental Management and Land Claims can be delivered upon demand.
What do Participants Receive?
Upon completion of the required 7 courses, successful candidates will receive a certificate of program completion. Participants may also be eligible to receive recognition from partner institutions or professional associations.
For more information or to register for Contracts & Property Law, please contact:
Glenda Padillo
School of Community Government
867-587-7107 Phone
GLENDA_PADILLO@gov.nt.ca
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