Urban Planner for the Planning Department in Nuuk

Urban Planner for the Planning Department in Nuuk – Diverse tasks focusing on municipal and local planning

In the Municipality of Sermersooq, we are extremely busy with several exciting development projects and are therefore looking for an urban planner to help us with municipal and local planning.

About us:

We are a small, dynamic team in the Municipality of Sermersooq, working with municipal planning in a municipality that spans widely – from the capital to small settlements and open land. Our tasks are diverse and require both strategic oversight and local anchoring. We value initiative, collaboration, and a hands-on approach, where everyone contributes with their skills and ideas.

About the position:

We are looking for an engaged urban planner who wants to contribute to making Kommuneqarfik Sermersooq a great place to live. You see the importance of developing the physical environment and you will be responsible for diverse tasks within municipal and local planning and the development of our urban spaces. Your primary tasks will include:

Municipal planning: Contribute to the revision and implementation of municipal plans, including analysis and citizen involvement.

Project management: Lead specific urban development projects in collaboration with both internal and external parties.

Collaboration and coordination: Work closely with colleagues, other municipal departments, external consultants, citizens, and stakeholders.

Administration and communication: Prepare notes, reports, presentations, and other communication materials for both internal and external recipients.

Your profile:

It is an advantage if you can recognize several of the wishes below.

Education as an urban planner, architect, or similar with relevant experience in planning, project management, and engagement.

You understand how to translate and communicate visions into understandable drawings and maps.

Good IT skills, preferably GIS, AutoCAD, and the Adobe suite.

Knowledge of Greenlandic language and culture

It is an advantage but not a requirement that you have experience with local planning and urban development projects – preferably from a municipal context.

Independent, structured, and solution-oriented with the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

Desire and ability to work in a small team where flexibility and collaboration are essential.

Being bilingual in Greenlandic and Danish is an advantage, but not a requirement.

We offer:

Good development opportunities: Opportunity to develop your skills in urban and municipal planning, project management, and citizen involvement.

Great independence: Responsibility for your own projects and tasks, where you have the opportunity to influence the municipality's development.

An engaged and informal work environment with good colleagues and flexible working conditions.

Criminal record:

This position is subject to the law requiring the collection of a criminal record. According to the law, employment can only begin once the municipality has received a criminal record. Therefore, we must point out that the start date can only be agreed upon once the municipality has received the criminal record from the Police.

Salary and employment conditions:

Salary and employment conditions are in accordance with the applicable agreement between the Government of Greenland, in accordance with the agreement/collective agreement in force at the time of appointment between the Government of Greenland and the relevant negotiating organization.

The employment will be subject to a 3-month probation period.

Housing:

No staff housing can be provided for the position.

Further information can be obtained from:

If the position interests you, you are welcome to contact us for further information about the position and associated tasks at:

Planning Manager Runa Sværd, phone +299 55 54 84 or email: ruma@sermersooq.gl

Application:

Applications marked with Job no. 269-26, along with the educational certificate and documentation of previous employment, etc., must be uploaded before the deadline expires.

How to apply:

Applications must be submitted electronically via the link at the bottom of this page, where you can attach your application and CV.

We do not accept applications in paper or emails, please submit your application electronically via the job posting.

Application deadline: April 1, 2026