Administrative Assistant - Solid Waste Facility

Overview

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 opportunities to develop your career and improve the lives of residents and visitors to Yellowknife. The City is committed to reconciliation and to actions that increase Indigenous representation in the workforce. The City welcomes applications from all qualified candidates and encourages Indigenous persons to self-declare when submitting their applications.

• Reporting to the Manager, Sustainability and Solid Waste Management, perform a full range of routine administrative and clerical duties.
• Receive and record tipping fees for the Solid Waste Facility.
• Perform public relations duties and conduct data entry into an operations maintenance program.
• Work weekends as required.

• A certificate in an administrative field or equivalent, with a minimum of 2 years of related administrative experience.
• A valid Class 5 Driver's License.
• Proficiency in MS Office and the ability to learn different software for data entry.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and a demonstrated ability to respond to internal and external customer requests and needs.

The City offers a starting salary of $75,045.53 per annum, plus a comprehensive benefits package including monthly housing and vacation travel allowances totaling $450 per month, a defined benefit pension plan, and relocation assistance.

Applications will be accepted until June 25, 2026.

Please visit our website at:  to submit your resume and proof of education.

The City of Yellowknife requires all prospective employees to provide a criminal records check prior to employment. We thank all applicants, but only those to be interviewed will be contacted.