The Department of Public Safety is responsible for providing and coordinating the following service areas for the residents of Yellowknife:
As the Director of Public Safety, Jennifer Hunt-Poitras sets the objectives for the department and ensures that the services provided are effective and accessible.
Download a PDF copy of Yellowknife Emergency Phone Numbers.
Image Caption - Yellowknife Emergency Phone Numbers
Ambulance and Firefighters
- 669-2222
- 873-2222
- 920-2222
- 766-2222
- 765-2222
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
- 669-1111
- 873-1111
- 920-1111
- 766-1111
- 765-1111
Contacts
- Animal Licence Look-up
- Applications, Forms, Licenses and Permits
- Apply for a Building Permit
- Apply for a Development Permit
- Bids and Tenders
- Building Permit Status and Fees
- Building Permit Upload Submittals
- Business Directory
- Career Opportunities
- Check Council Calendar
- CityExplorer (Interactive Maps)
- Click & Fix YK
- Contact Tracing Form (City Facilities)
- Development Permit Status and Fees
Hours of Operation
Winter Hours effective following the Labour Day Weekend
until prior to the Victoria Day Weekend (September to May)
Monday to Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday: Closed
Summer Hours effective following the Victoria Day Weekend
until prior to the Labour Day Weekend (May to September)
Monday to Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday: Closed
Mailing Address & Phone Numbers
Yellowknife City Hall
4807 - 52 Street, P.O. Box 580, Yellowknife, NT X1A 2N4
Switchboard - (867) 920-5600
Mayor/City Manager - (867) 920-5634
Booking Clerk - (867) 669-3457
Municipal Enforcement (MED) - (867) 920-5630
After Hours (MED) - (867) 920-2737
After Hours (Public Works) - (867) 920-5699