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The City of Yellowknife acknowledges that we are located in Chief Drygeese territory. From time immemorial, it has been the traditional land of the Yellowknives Dene First Nation, and more recently, the homeland of the North Slave Métis Alliance. We respect the histories, languages, and cultures of First Nations, Metis, Inuit, and all First Peoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community.

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Committees of Council are established to study issues and make recommendations to City Council. They are broken down into 2 categories:  

Standing Committees

  • Governance and Priorities Committee 

Ad Hoc Committees

  • Accessibility Advisory Committee
  • Audit Committee
  • Board of Revision
  • Community Advisory Board on Homelessness
  • Council-Administration Round Table
  • Development Appeal Board
  • Grant Review Committee
  • Heritage Committee
  • Homelessness Commission
  • Mayor's Task Force on Economic Development
  • Yellowknife Combative Sports Commission

Technical Committees

  • Capital Area Committee

Committee Orientation Guide

This Orientation Guide is is intended to be used as a guide and working tool for committee chairs, vice chairs, members and staff. 

Council Procedure By-law

The rules of procedure for Council (Council Procedure By-law No. 4975) shall apply to all standing committees.

Committee Vacancies

Thank you for your interest in the City of Yellowknife's Committees, Boards and Commissions.

The following positions are currently available:

Accessibility Advisory Committee

Are you looking to make a difference in your community? Why not consider serving as a volunteer member of the newly formed Accessibility Advisory Committee?

The Accessibility Advisory Committee provides advice to the municipal council on identifying, preventing and eliminating barriers to people with disabilities in municipal programs, services, initiatives and facilities. The committee plays a pivotal role in helping the City of Yellowknife to become an accessible community.

Seven members of the advisory committee must be members of the public that reflect a diversity of the types of accessibility issues faced by residents of our community.

Disability includes a physical, mental, intellectual, learning, or sensory impairment—including an episodic disability—that, in interaction with a barrier, hinders an individual’s full and effective participation in society.

Membership may also include individuals representing a broad range of under-served and equity seeking groups such as, but not limited to:

i.             Indigenous peoples;

ii.            Faith based groups;

iii.           LGBTQ2S+;

iv.           Newcomers, new Canadians;

v.            Persons living in poverty;

vi.           Racialized people, people of diverse ethnic or cultural origin;

vii.          Seniors;

viii.         Women;

ix.           Youth.

Applications are available online or can be picked up at City Hall. Your completed application may be submitted online, by mail, in person, or by email to:

Address:    4807 – 52 Street, P.O. Box 580, Yellowknife, NT  X1A 2N4

E-mail:       cityclerk@yellowknife.ca

Subject line: Accessibility Advisory Committee Volunteer

For more information about the Accessibility Advisory Committee, refer to the Terms of Reference, or contact Kerry Thistle at 867-920-5633 or kthistle@yellowknife.ca.

Audit Committee

The City of Yellowknife is currently seeking a lawyer to fill a vacancy on its Audit Committee. The Audit Committee makes recommendations to City Council in all matters pertaining to the financial reporting process.  The Audit Committee meets on a quarterly basis and members will be paid an honorarium. Individuals should apply online or submit a Letter of Application, explaining their interest in serving on the Audit Committee, to the City Clerk, City of Yellowknife, City Hall, Yellowknife, NT, fax 920-5649; or email cityclerk@yellowknife.ca.

For further information, please contact the City’s Corporate Services Department at 920-5685.  The deadline for receipt of application is Friday, May 20, 2022.

Community Advisory Board on Homelessness

The City of Yellowknife is now accepting applications for a representative from: an organization serving Seniors and from an organization serving women/families fleeing violence, for the Community Advisory Board on Homelessness.

The purpose of the Community Advisory Board on Homelessness (CAB) is to assist the City in an advisory capacity regarding homelessness issues within the municipal boundaries of the City of Yellowknife.

The role of the CAB is to:

  1. Develop a Community Plan with a comprehensive understanding of homelessness priorities in Yellowknife and recommend for adoption by City Council for submission to the Federal Government for approval.
  2. Advise the Reaching Home funding process by ensuring:

i.    compliance with the Reaching Home program eligibility and Community Plan;

ii.   supporting the planning and implementation of Coordinated Access;

iii. engagement with Indigenous organizations, key community organizations and individuals to gather pertinent information related to Yellowknife’s homelessness priorities;

iv. projects are aligned with the federally approved Community Plan priorities;

v.   project feasibility, value for money and sustainability are endorsed; and

vi. an annual review of the Community Plan.

Individuals should apply online or submit a letter of interest to the City Clerk, City of Yellowknife, P.O. Box 580, Yellowknife, NT, X1A 2N4 fax 920-5649; or email cityclerk@yellowknife.ca.  The deadline for applications is Friday, May 27, 2022.

For more information, please contact the Director of Community Services at 920-5685.

Heritage Committee

The City of Yellowknife is seeking volunteers to fill a vacancy on its Heritage Committee – a body created to help conserve, protect and celebrate the heritage of Yellowknife for the benefit of present and future residents.  The City welcomes applications from all interested persons, however, those with a strong knowledge of Yellowknife history are particularly encouraged to apply.

Applicants should apply online or submit a Letter of Interest by Friday, May 20, 2022 to the City Clerk, Yellowknife City Hall, P.O. Box 580, Yellowknife, NT, X1A 2N4; fax 920-5649; or email cityclerk@yellowknife.ca.

For more information, please contact the City at 920-5646.

Mayor's Task Force on Economic Development

The City of Yellowknife is currently seeking volunteers to fill vacancies on the Mayor’s Task Force on Economic Development (MTFED) for one (1) representative from each of the following sectors:

  • Tourism
  • Minerals
  • Agriculture and Fisheries
  • Aviation, transportation, and logistics
  • Real Estate (developers/realtors/builders/planning & engineering)
  • Post-secondary
  • Retail
  • Hospitality
  • Business owner

The purpose of the Task Force is to provide input into the implementation of the City of Yellowknife’s 2019-2024 Economic Development Strategy (the “Strategy”) and provide advice regarding any economic development matters that City administration may seek input from the MTFED.

In particular, the Task Force will assist in the development of the economic growth strategies for sectors identified by the Strategy, provide guidance on implementation, identify and leverage strength areas, and draw on existing economic development organizations, as well as municipal, territorial, Indigenous and federal governments, to ensure a collaborative effort resulting in economic growth.

Individuals should apply online or submit a Letter of Application, explaining their interest in serving on the Mayor’s Task Force on Economic Development to the City Clerk, City of Yellowknife, City Hall, Yellowknife, NT, fax 920-5649; or email cityclerk@yellowknife.ca.

For further information, please contact the City at 920-5600.  The deadline for receipt of application is Friday, May 27, 2022.

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