Public Works Administrative Assistant

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, visible minorities, and persons with a disability to self-declare when submitting their applications. The City of Yellowknife is currently seeking an organized and motivated individual to assume the position of Administrative Assistant with the Public Works and Engineering Department.
Under the supervision of a Superintendent, either Roads & Sidewalks or Water & Sewer, the incumbent performs a full range of routine administrative, clerical, data entry and retrieval duties, along with public relations and other related services to the Works Division. The incumbent provides the first level of response to public inquiries and complaints pertaining to operations. Additionally, the position provides dispatch services for the Public Works crews, when necessary, processes and records permits, and liaises with City Hall staff with respect to pertinent issues.
This position requires graduation from Grade 12 (or equivalent) and a minimum of two years general office skills, computer experience including word-processing and spreadsheets, and a valid NWT Driver's License. Tact and diplomacy are required when dealing with the public and staff. Neatness and accuracy are required in all documentation. The incumbent must possess the ability to work independently. The position may be required to work overtime on weekends occasionally and incumbent must be able to do so.
The City of Yellowknife offers an attractive salary range of $70,872 - $83,124 as well as a comprehensive benefits package including monthly housing and vacation travel allowances and a defined benefit pension plan. For further information or clarification of the job description, please contact Human Resources at: hr@yellowknife.ca.
Qualified applicants are required to apply no later than February 10, 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.