Administration
The Administration Department includes the Office of the City Manager, the Human Resources Division, and the Executive and Strategic Support Division.
This department is responsible for implementing Council's direction, supporting organizational leadership, overseeing daily municipal administration, managing city staff and providing strategic and administrative support across the organization. The City Manager is accountable to Council for effective service delivery, financial stewardship, and strategic advice.
Community Services
The Department of Community Services enhances quality of life for residents through recreation, culture, events, library services, and the operation of community facilities.
Its main responsibilities include delivering recreational programming, operating and maintaining community facilities, organizing events, supporting community partnerships, and promoting opportunities for active living, learning, and connection.
Finance
The Department of Finance is responsible for managing the City’s financial operations, assets and ensuring fiscal accountability.
Its main responsibilities include preparing the annual budget, managing revenues and expenditures, maintaining financial records, supporting asset management, and leading long-term financial planning.
Overall, the department helps ensure public funds are managed responsibly in support of municipal services.
Governance and Corporate Services
The Department of Governance and Corporate Services provides key internal services that help the City operate efficiently and transparently.
Its main responsibilities include legal services, governance services, records management, information technology, procurement and supply services and corporate administrative support functions. The department supports effective internal operations and good governance across the organization.
Public Works and Engineering
The Department of Public Works and Engineering is responsible for the City’s infrastructure, utilities, public buildings, fleet and public spaces.
Its main responsibilities include roads and transportation infrastructure, water and sewer services, solid waste management, capital projects, fleet and equipment maintenance, environmental and regulatory matters and the maintenance of public buildings and facilities. Overall, the department ensures essential infrastructure and municipal services operate safely, reliably, and efficiently.
Protective Services
The Department of Protective Services is responsible for protecting people, property, and community safety.
Its main responsibilities include fire services, paramedic and ambulance services, emergency preparedness, municipal enforcement and public safety education. Overall, the department works to prevent and prepare for emergencies, respond to incidents, and promote safety throughout the community.
Planning and Development
The Department of Planning and Development guides how the city grows and develops.
Its main responsibilities include land use planning, permits and approvals, development review, support for sustainable community growth, and geographic information system services. Overall, the department helps ensure development is safe, compliant, and aligned with the City’s long-term vision.
Economic Opportunities, Investments and Partnerships
The Department of Economic Opportunities, Investments and Partnerships supports economic growth, strengthens the local economy and leads the City’s Corporate Communications.
Its main responsibilities include strategic economic development, attracting and supporting business, promoting Yellowknife, fostering partnerships with Indigenous governments, community organizations, and other orders of government, and managing corporate communications and public messaging.
Overall, the department works to build sustainable opportunities and maintain strong relationships that benefit the community.