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, knowledgeable, and experienced individual to assume the challenging and rewarding position of Waste Management Planner. Under the general direction of the Manager, Sustainability and Solid Waste Management, the incumbent plans, develops implements and monitors various municipal solid waste related projects in accordance with City direction. This includes, but is not limited to, the updating and implementation of the Strategic Waste Management Plan (SWMP) as well as projects related to waste diversion programs (recycling, composting, etc.)

The work requires experience in policy development, project management and/or previous experience in senior roles in the environmental or waste sectors. Required to ensure success in the role is a degree from a recognized university in an environmental, engineering, or businessrelated field, a minimum of three (3) years of experience related to environmental projects, climate change, and other solid waste planning projects and a valid Class 5 driver\'s license. You must have effective interpersonal and organizational skills together with strong verbal and written communication skills. The incumbent must possess an ability to manage multiple projects and demands effectively while remaining focused on priority tasks which requires strong time management and self-organization skills. Experience with word processing and spreadsheet programs is essential. The position requires the incumbent to possess strong computer and research skills

The position has a salary range of $91,498 to $110,341 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 December 8, 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.