Senior Planner
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Senior Planner – City of Yellowknife The City of Yellowknife is seeking an experienced and forward‑thinking Senior Planner to play a pivotal role in guiding the city’s growth at a defining moment in its evolution. This is a permanent, full‑time, in‑scope position within the City’s Planning and Development Department, offering professional challenge, stability, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a highly visible municipal environment. As the capital of the Northwest Territories and the largest city in the region, Yellowknife is a dynamic hub of government, culture, commerce, and community life, uniquely blending urban amenities with northern wilderness adventure. It offers residents vibrant arts, rich Indigenous heritage, and immediate access to some of North America’s most spectacular natural landscapes and outdoor experiences. Yellowknife is more than a workplace; it is a community where neighbours know one another, local culture thrives, and living in the North means being steps away from extraordinary natural wonder without sacrificing quality services, excellent schools, and a growing, resilient economy. Key Responsibilities Lead and review complex development applications, including rezonings, subdivisions, site plans, variances, and policy amendments. Prepare clear, defensible reports and recommendations for Council, committees, and appeal bodies. Contribute to major policy initiatives, including the Community Plan, Zoning By‑law, Land Administration By‑law, and related directives. Apply a complex legislative framework consistently, fairly, and with sound professional judgment. Work directly with developers, residents, Indigenous partners, agencies, and internal departments. Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior planning staff. Why This Opportunity Stands Out Meaningful public service: Planning decisions in Yellowknife are highly visible and genuinely impact the community. Stability with influence: A permanent, in‑scope role offering both job security and professional autonomy. Capital city lifestyle: Enjoy the cultural vibrancy of a territorial capital with festivals, galleries, performing arts, and community events unique to the North. Outdoor adventure at your doorstep: Aurora‑viewing, winter festivals, summer boating on Great Slave Lake, endless trails, and world‑class fishing. Collaborative culture: Work within a values‑driven municipal organization committed to reconciliation, accountability, and long‑term stewardship. Economic vibrancy: Serve as part of the economic and governance hub of the Northwest Territories, with strong public, private, and cultural sectors. Ideal Candidate You are a seasoned municipal planner who values fairness, clarity, and professionalism in public decision‑making. You are confident in your technical abilities, comfortable working within a unionized environment, and motivated by the opportunity to contribute to a community in a tangible, lasting way. You balance policy expertise with practical application, communicate clearly with diverse audiences, and bring a calm, solution‑oriented approach to complex and sometimes sensitive issues. Qualifications University degree in Urban and Regional Planning or a related field. Registered Professional Planner (RPP) designation. Active membership with the Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP) in good standing. Minimum of 6 years of planning experience, preferably within a municipal setting. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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