City Hall is open to the public from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., Monday to Friday. Access is available via the lower entrance on 49 Avenue only. To access the Customer Services desk in the main lobby, the elevator should be used, one person at a time unless users are from the same household.
The Municipal Enforcement Division (MED) service desk on the lower level will be available to the public for walk-ins during the City Hall opening hours. The public can also book an appointment with MED by emailing med@yellowknife.ca or calling 920-5630.
All essential City services are continuing and residents can still contact the City by calling 920-5600 or emailing CustomerService@yellowknife.ca.
For complaints please use Click & Fix or contact Dispatch at 920-2737. For all other inquiries please e-mail med@yellowknife.ca.
Our Staff |
All of our officers are graduates of a two year diploma in Police Sciences or Police Foundations at the college level, or have equivalent training with a recognized police agency. |
Our Goal |
To serve the citizens of Yellowknife by performing our duties in a prompt, fair, consistent, and competent manner to ensure that Yellowknife remains a safe, clean, enjoyable place to work, live, or visit. |
Responsibilities |
We are responsible for the administration and enforcement of a number of by-laws in addition to having enforcement responsibilities pursuant to the Northwest Territories Motor Vehicles Act and All Terrain Vehicles Act. This means our responsibilities are somewhat broader than municipal by-law departments in the provinces and that our main responsibility is traffic enforcement. City Council directs the municipality through resolutions and by-laws. Many by-laws have to do with the peace, order and safety of citizens. In accordance with the Summary Convictions Procedures Act (NWT), our officers are Peace Officers. Our responsibilities are mandated by the Cities, Towns, and Villages Act of the Northwest Territories. |
Equipment |
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Training |
Municipal Enforcement Officers receive training in a number of job specific disciplines.
MED Constables are trained in the following specialties: Emergency Vehicle Operations, Traffic Stop Safety & Tactics, Use of Force, De-escalation, Snowmobile Safety Operator, Speed Measurement for Law Enforcement (RADAR/LIDAR), Animal Control, Emergency Scene Traffic Control, Mental Health First Aid, Law Enforcement Bike Association Operator Course and Aboriginal Awareness and Sensitivity Training.
Below are some pictures taken during recent EVOC and Traffic Stop Safety and Tactics Training hosted by Alberta Defensive Tactics Training Inc.
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- 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: 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 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 Administrator - (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