Non-profit organizations
For volunteer opportunities in Yellowknife, please contact community organizations directly or come to the Community Showcase event in September to speak to representatives from 50+ organizations in person.
Volunteering with the City of Yellowknife
Volunteers are occasionally sought to assist with programs and events and sit on project-specific committees. Watch for advertisements about these opportunities, and sign up here
Year-round opportunities:
- Adopt-A-Street: help keep Yellowknife's streets litter-free by adopting a street or area.
- Snow Angels: neighbours helping neighbours keep their sidewalks and driveways free of snow and ice!
- Special Events: assist with crafts at the 4 holiday skates, with various stations on Canada Day, lighting candles for Pumpkin Lane and for other events periodically. Please email the Special Events Coordinator or call 920-5676 to volunteer.
- Volunteer Recognition Event: an opportunity for community organizations to recognize their volunteers.
- 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
- Development Permit Status and Fees
- Development Permit Upload Submittals
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 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