Job Description

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.

We are currently seeking a professional, highly skilled, and experienced individual to assume the challenging and rewarding position of Manager, Environmental Impact and Regulatory Affairs. Under the general direction of the Director of Public Works & Engineering, the Manager has the authority and responsibility for managing environmental compliance for the City. This includes ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. This may include the management and implementation of projects in the City\'s Water Licence, supervising and coordinating City staff, consultants and contractors in carrying out the work.

The work requires a comprehensive knowledge of regulatory requirements for various areas including, but not limited to, spill remediation, solid waste disposal sites, natural lagoon/wetland sewage treatment, stormwater, and drinking water. The position requires a degree in Environmental Science, Hydrogeology, Engineering or related field and a minimum of five (5) years of demonstrated management experience and experience with environmental projects. Incumbent must possess expertise and comprehensive knowledge of regulatory requirements to prepare terms of reference when seeking proposals that will be required in order to complete the various studies and reports needed to proceed with projects. Must have well developed administrative and communication skills. Comprehensive knowledge of municipal government, budgetary control and human resources practices are necessary. The job responsibilities also require the incumbent to exercise sound judgment, tact at all times, and to be both a strong team player and a leader who can work with minimal supervision.

The position has a salary range of $133,679 to $167,098 and a comprehensive benefits package including housing and vacation travel allowances totalling $450 a month, a defined benefit pension plan, and relocation assistance. For further information please contact Human Resources at: hr@yellowknife.ca.

Qualified applicants are required to apply no later than November 24, 2023.

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

Please be advised that the City of Yellowknife requires all prospective employees 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.