Municipal Enforcement Officer I

City-of-Yellowknif; Yellowknife; On-site; CAD 72,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined benefit pension

Annual housing allowance

Vacation travel allowance

Job summary

The City of Yellowknife is seeking a Municipal Enforcement Officer I to serve the public through active field work, enforcement of parking rules, meters maintenance and related by-law duties. Required are Grade 12, experience in law enforcement or security, a valid NWT Class 5 license, and Standard First Aid certification, plus strong interpersonal and written communication skills.

You will contribute to safe, welcoming streets and will work under the supervision of the Manager, Municipal

Qualifications

• Grade 12 completion and experience in law enforcement or security.
• Valid NWT Class 5 driver\'s license and Standard First Aid certificate.
• Effective interpersonal and organizational abilities with strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Enforces parking provisions in the Central Business District and surrounding areas.
• Repairs parking meters and collects coins.
• Assists with litter enforcement and sidewalk cleaning under by-laws.
• Interacts with residents and visitors in a professional manner.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Grade 12

Tools

NWT Class 5 driver's license

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 to self-declare when submitting their application.

We are currently seeking a professional, community-minded and highly motivated individual to assume the challenging and rewarding role of Municipal Enforcement Officer I. If you are looking for a career that involves a lot of physical activity and time outside interacting with the Citizens of Yellowknife, then we might be the Employer for you!

Under the general supervision of the Manager, Municipal Enforcement, the incumbent enforces parking provisions in and around the Central Business District, repairs parking meters, does coin collection from the parking meters, assists with litter enforcement and sidewalk cleaning enforcement under the City's municipal by-laws.

The skills for this position are normally acquired through completion of grade 12 and experience in law enforcement or security. A valid NWT Class 5 driver's license and a Standard First Aid certificate are also required. The incumbent requires effective interpersonal and organizational abilities together with demonstrated strong verbal and written communication skills.

The City of Yellowknife offers a salary range of $71,566 - $85,601 plus a comprehensive benefits package which includes a defined benefit pension plan and $5400 in annual housing and vacation travel allowances. For further information or clarification of the job description, please contact Human Resources at [e-mail]

The closing date for this competition is September 21, 2026

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.