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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. 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 application.

We are currently seeking a qualified and enthusiastic individual to assume the position of Homelessness Supervisor with the Community Services Department. Reporting to the Programs Manager, the Homelessness Supervisor is the key contact at the City for homelessness initiatives and works extensively with the Yellowknife Community Advisory Board on Homelessness (CAB) to address homelessness to ensure that the goals and objectives of the CAB's Community Plan ("Community Plan") are achieved. The position manages projects to implement key strategic objectives of the City, providing technical and strategic leadership. The incumbent is responsible for all documentation and reporting requirements related to funding from the Federal Homelessness Partnering Strategy (HPS), Homeless Individuals and Families Information System (HIFIS) and any other funding received by the City related to homelessness

The position requires a strong working knowledge of accounting principles and contract management skills, preferably in a government setting. Also required are competent skills in the use of financial applications, good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, Federal online reporting, Results Reporting Online and excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing.

This is normally acquired through a diploma or postgraduate courses in a related field. The incumbent must have a minimum of four years project management experience working with related programs, services and support systems as well as experience working in a Northern cross-cultural setting. Supervisory experience is also required. The position requires a thorough understanding of social issues surrounding homelessness in Yellowknife.

The City of Yellowknife offers a starting salary of $96,641.50, as well as a comprehensive benefits package including a defined benefit pension plan, and monthly housing and vacation travel allowances totaling $450.

Qualified applicants are required to apply no later than January 24, 2025.

Please visit the City of Yellowknife Website at : 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.