Hiring now for The City of Yellowknife: Municipal Engineer I Full Time

Engineering position available
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 I is responsible for assisting with the planning, implementation and reporting of infrastructure, municipal services and programs according to the City’s short and long term strategic objectives. 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 Municipal Engineer I is an entry level position that requires a University degree in Engineering or a related field, or certification as a Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T) with a Canadian Regulatory/Licensing Association. Experience with a focus on transportation will be preferred. 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. 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 $92,618, 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 August 22, 2025 . 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.