Career Opportunities

Description: Under the general supervision of the Supervisor, Enforcement Operations and the assigned Team Lead, the incumbent encourages and enforces compliance with provisions of applicable legislation of the Government of the Northwest Territories and the various municipal by-laws of the City of Yellowknife.

Some of the duties include:

Engaging with residents, visitors, or other City partners to provide a professional level of customer service;
Conducting patrols within the City using various means of conveyance (patrol car, foot, bicycle, snowmobile);
Ensuring drivers and vehicles are in compliance with the Motor Vehicles Act; Highway Traffic and Parking by-laws;
Focus on residential dog ownership responsibilities and compliance of owners;
Investigating complaints and achieving compliance;
Providing traffic control and other service assistance to support other City departments and divisions and;
Fulfilling court responsibilities.

Full Description Here: https://yellowknife.prevueaps.ca/jobs/30587

City: Yellowknife

Province: Northwest Territories

Full Location: City of Yellowknife

Posted Date: 2026-09-04

Expiry Date: 2026-12-31

Contact Person: Brennen Osburn

Email: bosburn@yellowknife.ca

Requirements: Qualified applicants must possess a post-secondary diploma in police studies, law enforcement, or a related field along with a minimum of 2 years of experience in law enforcement.

The candidate must also possess:

A valid NWT class 5 driver's license;
First aid certificate;
The following certificates: PPCT, OC Spray training, RADAR and LIDAR training, Emergency Vehicle Operators Course, and Dog Handling.

Compensation: The City of Yellowknife offers a starting salary of $84,195 per annum, as well as a comprehensive benefits package including monthly housing and vacation travel allowances totalling $450 per month, a defined benefit pension plan, and relocation assistance.