Superintendent, Roads and Sidewalks

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 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 to self-declare when submitting their applications.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Reporting to the Manager Works Operations the Superintendent Roads & Sidewalks is responsible for the effective and efficient operation of the Roads & Sidewalks and Mechanics Divisions. This includes scheduling jobs allocating materials and equipment and coordinating and supervising the activities and performance of the employees and sub-contractors working for the respective divisions. The incumbent enforces safety regulations policies and procedures and initiates safe practices.

QUALIFICATIONS

This position requires a Diploma in Civil Engineering or a related field along with a minimum of 6 years experience in civil engineering and / or a related field and a minimum of 4 years progressive experience supervising or managing staff. The incumbent is required to be a Certified Engineering Technologist (CET); however educational equivalencies and / or experience may be considered.

SALARY

The City of Yellowknife offers a starting salary of $154912 per annum along with a comprehensive benefits package including a monthly housing and travel allowance totalling $450 per month a defined benefit pension plan and relocation assistance.

TO APPLY

Qualified applicants are required to apply no later than January 30 2026.

Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as interviews may be ongoing. The closing date is subject to change at the Citys discretion.

Please visit the City of Yellowknife careers page at : to submit your resume and proof of education (i.e. copy of your diploma or unofficial transcripts).

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.

Key Skills

Construction Experience,ProCore,Microsoft Outlook,Prolog,Cost Control,Construction Management,Renovation,OSHA,Project Management Software,Microsoft Project,Supervising Experience,Contracts

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1