Community Services Coordinator

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 is committed to reconciliation and implementing actions intended to increase the number of Indigenous peoples who work for the City and encourages Indigenous persons to self-declare.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Reporting to the Director - Community Services, and under the direct supervision of the Programs and Facilities Managers, 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 Community Services Department.

The incumbent provides the first level of response to public inquiries and complaints pertaining to operations as well as being responsible for establishing and maintaining the Department's work management program. The Community Services Coordinator is the key position responsible for the training of staff on the program registration and facilities booking software, as well as overseeing ongoing program maintenance.

QUALIFICATIONS

This position requires a post-secondary diploma in administration, recreation, or a related field, along with a minimum of 2 years of administrative experience. A valid NWT Class 5 Drivers license is also required.

The incumbent must be proficient in MS Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and must demonstrate the ability to quickly learn and adapt to new software and technologies. The ability to work independently and demonstrate consistent initiative is essential.

The position requires the occasional need to work overtime on weekends and / or after standard office hours.

SALARY

The City of Yellowknife offers a starting annual salary of $80,771.85, 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 March 28, 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.