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Title posted on Talent.com - Planner II
Posted on May 17, 2026 by Employer details City of Yellowknife
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<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;">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.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;">KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:</span></strong></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;">Reporting to the Manager, Planning and Environment, the Planner II is 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.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;">The incumbent will 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; and collaborate with team members on policies, projects & development permits.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"> </p><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;">QUALIFICATIONS:</span></strong></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;">The position requires a 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. The incumbent must have full or candidate membership and be in good standing with CIP and APPI.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;">The incumbent is expected to be proficient with industry-standard software such as ArcGIS and 2-D and 3-D rendering software. The successful candidate will demonstrate relationship-building skills, sound judgment, and the ability to work independently and in a team environment. A valid NWT Class 5 Driver's License is required.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"> </p><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;">SALARY:</span></strong></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;">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.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"> </p><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;">TO APPLY:</span></strong></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;">Qualified applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Please note that interviews will be ongoing, so candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;">Please visit the City of Yellowknife Website at: City of Yellowknife too submit your resume and proof of education. For further information or clarification of the job description, please contact Human Resources at </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;- Location Yellowknife, NT
- Work location On site
- Salary$99,541YEAR annually
- Terms of employment Full time
- Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source Talent.com #551496957928016101
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