Director, Economic Opportunities, Investments and Partnerships - Five Year Term

Are you an experienced executive who is looking for an exciting challenge and some adventure? The City of Yellowknife is actively recruiting a professional, highly skilled and experienced individual to join the senior management team in the role of Director of Economic Opportunities, Investments and Partnership for a five-year term. If you have superior skills in Economic development, corporate communications, and strategic partnerships at a senior management level, then we might be the employer for you! The City is an inclusive employer that offers a rewarding work environment which 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 the beautiful city of Yellowknife. At the City, the diverse backgrounds of our employees help us to create a positive, safe and exciting environment for us all. The primary responsibilities include driving work on emerging initiatives that impact Yellowknife and providing researched policy positions that can inform impactful decisions made by the City Manager and Council. You will establish strategic and long- term relationships with the business community, private sector, community groups and the general public to advance the City's interests. The Director is also responsible for providing oversight of all internal/external communications, including all facets of media relations and strategic communications. Qualified candidates must possess a Master's in Public Administration (MPA), Master of Business Administration (MBA) or the equivalency in a related field and a minimum of ten (10) years of related experience in a senior management position. The successful applicant will also possess a strong leadership presence, excellent communication skills and be an effective public speaker. The City of Yellowknife offers an attractive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package including a monthly housing allowance and a defined benefit pension plan. Qualified applicants are required to apply no later than September 11, 2026. Please visit the City of Yellowknife website at: to submit your application.Only applications submitted through the website will be accepted. 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.