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. 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.

Are you an outdoors-loving, motivated self-starter with a great attitude who is up for a challenge? We are currently seeking an individual to join our Water and Sewer Division within the Public Works Department as a Water & Sewer Maintainer I.

This position works under the general direction of the Superintendent and the Supervisor, Water & Sewer Division. You will assist in the installation, repair, and maintenance of all City water and sewer infrastructure. The position also responds to emergency situations such as water and sewer breaks, back-ups, freeze-ups, etc., and takes appropriate action as assigned by the supervisor.

The incumbent requires a valid Class 3 (with air endorsement) NWT Driver’s License and a minimum of two (2) years’ experience working in an industrial or mechanical field. We are willing to mentor and support the training for the applicant who shows us their positive attitude and commitment to our organization.

The City of Yellowknife offers a competitive annual salary range of $70,872 – 83,124 plus a comprehensive benefits package that includes a monthly housing and vacation travel allowances of $450 and a defined benefit pension plan.

This competition closes on March 5, 2024.

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.