Posted 5 months ago
Planner II
@ City of Yellowknife
Yellowknife, Northwest Territories
Overview
The City of Yellowknife is hiring a Planner II to make development permit decisions, investigate zoning by-law matters, and support land use and long-range planning. The role requires a university degree in planning or a related field, at least 4 years of experience, and CIP or APPI membership. The salary is $99,541 per annum plus benefits under the PSAC Collective Agreement.
Pay:
$99,541 a year
Responsibilities:
- Review and decide 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
Requirements summary:
- University degree in urban and regional planning or related field
- Minimum 4 years of planning or related experience
- CIP or APPI full or candidate membership in good standing
- Proficiency with ArcGIS and 2-D/3-D rendering software
- Valid NWT Class 5 driver's licence
Tools & skills
Source and dates
Source type not verified · prevue
- Employer posting date
- 2026-06-17
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-16
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Business operations |
| Experience | 4+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | CIP membership, APPI membership |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Background checks | criminal record |
| Encouraged to apply | Indigenous peoples |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Urban and regional planning, Related field |
Summary and details written by AI from the posting; the employer’s posting is the authority.
City of Yellowknife
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 12 |
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.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
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.
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.
QUALIFICATIONS:
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.
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.
SALARY:
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.
TO APPLY:
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.
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 [email protected]
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 selected for an interview will be contacted.
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