Job Description

The City of Yellowknife is an inclusive employer offering a dynamic and rewarding work environment that delivers valuable services to our residents. 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. The City of Yellowknife welcomes applications from all qualified candidates, and encourages Indigenous persons to self-declare when submitting their application.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Reporting to the Manager, Public Works & Engineering, the Municipal Engineer is responsible for coordinating the planning, implementation and reporting of infrastructure, municipal services and programs according to the City's short and long term strategic objectives. This position supports and acts as a project manager on multi-million-dollar capital projects. This position will focus on transportation items including, but not limited to, development of the City' s Transportation Master Plan, oversight of the Yellowknife Transit System, and investigation of sign requests.

QUALIFICATIONS

This position requires a University degree in Engineering, along with a minimum of 4 years' experience in Engineering or a related field. Experience with a focus on transportation will be preferred. The incumbent must be registered as a P. Eng. With a Canadian Regulatory/Licensing Association, as well as be a member in good standing of the Professional Association. A valid NWT Class 5 Driver's license is also required.


The incumbent must be skilled in the use of Microsoft Office suite including software such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; as well as be experienced with AutoCAD, and Civil 3D. The incumbent must be able to demonstrate an ability to build strong relationships quickly with internal and external stakeholders, to establish effective channels of communication and a collaborative working relationship. Strong communication skills are required, with the ability to effectively communicate technical information in an appealing and easy to understand manner, both verbally and in writing.

SALARY

The City of Yellowknife offers a starting annual salary of $113,650, as well as a comprehensive benefits package including a defined benefit pension plan, and monthly housing and vacation travel allowances totaling $450.



Qualified applicants are required to apply no later than

April 3, 2025

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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.