Job Description

Are you and environmental professional seeking an opportunity in the subarctic, where impacts of climate change are occurring at the community level? The Capital City of Yellowknife is located in the Northwest Territories, where temperatures fluctuate from lows of -50 to highs of +30 degrees Celsius. We are currently seeking a highly motivated individual to assume the role of Environment and Climate Coordinator with the Planning & Development Department. Under the general director of the Manager, Planning and Lands, the incumbent plans, develops, implements and monitors various energy, climate change and environmental projects. This includes, but is not limited to, the research, development and implementation of the City\'s Community Energy Plan (CEP), municipal GHG emissions reduction plan and climate change mitigation and adaptation policies and plans. The Coordinator is responsible to support environmental programs that help the City of Yellowknife achieve its goals.

The City of Yellowknife is an inclusive employer offering a dynamic and rewarding work environment that delivers valuable services to our residents. Working in Local Government provides many opportunities to not only develop your career but also to improve the lives of residents and visitors to Yellowknife! At the City, the diverse backgrounds of our employees help us to create a positive, safe and fun environment for us all. The City is committed to hiring a diverse and skilled workforce that is representative of the community, strengthening our ability to provide high-quality services and excellent customer service to residents. In addition, the City of Yellowknife is committed to reconciliation and implementing actions intended to increase the number of Indigenous peoples who work for the City. The City of Yellowknife welcomes applications from all qualified candidates and encourages Indigenous persons, visible minorities, and persons with a disability to self-declare when submitting their applications.

The work requires a degree from a recognized university in an environmental, engineering, climate change or related field, as well as a minimum of three (3) years\' experience related to municipal energy plans, climate change, and other environmental projects. The incumbent must hold a valid Class 5 driver\'s license.

The City of Yellowknife offers an attractive salary range of $85,780.84 - $103,445.91 and a fully comprehensive benefits package including monthly housing and vacation travel allowances, and a defined benefit pension plan.

Qualified applicants are required to apply no later than June 9, 2023.

Please visit the City of Yellowknife Website at: to submit your resume.

Please be advised that the City of Yellowknife requires all prospective employees over the age of 17 to provide a criminal records check prior to employment. We thank all applicants who apply but advise that only those to be interviewed will be contacted.

City of Yellowknife