Planner II

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 while supporting the community. The City is committed to a diverse workforce, reconciliation, and increasing Indigenous representation within the organization. The City of Yellowknife welcomes applications from all qualified candidates and encourages Indigenous persons to self-declare when submitting their applications.

• Responsible for development permit decisions, zoning by-law investigations, interpretation and application, land use planning projects, and research and analysis to support policy and long-range planning for the City of Yellowknife.
• Review and make decisions on development permit applications.
• Investigate zoning complaints and by-law violations.
• Conduct planning research and policy work.
• Prepare reports and recommendations.
• Support long-range Department planning initiatives.
• Collaborate with team members on policies, projects & development permits.

• University degree in urban and regional planning or a related field, along with a minimum of 4 years of experience in planning or a related field.
• Full or candidate membership in the Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP) or the Association of Planning Professionals of the Northwest Territories (APPI), and be in good standing with those associations.
• Proficient with industry-standard software such as ArcGIS and 2-D and 3-D rendering software.
• Demonstrated relationship‑building skills, sound judgment, and the ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Valid NWT Class 5 Driver's License.

The City of Yellowknife offers a salary of $99,541 per annum plus benefits as outlined in the Public Service Alliance of Canada Collective Agreement.