Employment North of 60

• Most Yellowknife employers like to hire military spouses/partners.
• Most wages are higher than down south.
• High turnover of jobs within a transient community means positions become available more frequently.
• Due to the limited hiring pool, many military spouses/partners have been hired without the specified qualifications.
• Employers are often willing to invest time and money into training new staff.
• Some employers do not post positions online. If you are interested in working with a specific organization, make a point of going in person to introduce yourself and drop off your resume.
• You may be able secure a Public Service position with the Department of National Defence or other Federal Government departments, which may put you on a priority hiring list at your next posting location.
• Some niche jobs may be difficult to secure in Yellowknife.
• Francophones who speak very little English may have some difficulties in securing employment as French language jobs don’t become available very often.
• The MFRC Information and Referral Coordinator can assist you with updating your resume as well as provide information on the unique Yellowknife employment landscape.

Without a local address on a resume, they are likely to be overlooked.

It is best to provide your resume in person.

It is not uncommon to have an interview upon dropping off your resume.

A well written cover letter to accompany your resume is recommended.

Your MFRC has an employment section in their weekly newsletter where current job postings are shared.

We have added this section as many spouses/partners work as substitute teachers when they first come to Yellowknife.

You can substitute teach with the minimum of a high school diploma.

You may start off as a substitute teacher however, If you have an educational background in teaching or other applicable University degrees, it’s not uncommon to be offered a full-time teaching position.

You can apply for and substitute teach for all three school boards. Yellowknife Education District No. 1 (YK1),Yellowknife Catholic School Board and Commission Scolaire Francophone, Territories du Nord-Ouest.

You do not have to be Catholic to substitute at a Catholic school.

Many spouses/partners have practically worked full-time substitute teaching.

Substitute teaching pays very well.

You can be very busy however you have the ability to turn down offers.

As part of the application process, you are required to submit negative criminal and vulnerable sector checks.

You may be able secure a Territorial Government position however it often takes time as there is an Affirmative Action Policy in place.

Resumes are reviewed by AI therefore if you are missing some of the information it looks for your application will be rejected. There are online tools to assist you with the application process.

Casual or part-time positions allow staff to apply for internal job postings.

Casual employment can mean employment up to 364 days in the year.

Many spouses/partners have submitted resumes online but also in person. This sometimes leads to the employer keeping a look out for the submitted resume.

Here are local service providers that can assist you with your job search: 

• CEDETNO  offers free employment assistance and services. From mock interviews to updating resumes to job search assistance. 
• Office Compliments  offers flexible work placement opportunities to suite your needs, offering permanent full-time, part-time days, 1 week a month or 1 day a week. 

The Government of the Northwest Territories department of Education, Culture and Employment (ECE):

• ECE programs and services, including employment assistance services and self-employment
• ECE career resources
• Affirmative Action hiring process
• Northwest Territories labour market

North of 60 MFRC

If you're looking for someone to review your resume and provide general feedback contact us at 867-873-0700 ext 6844 or ir.nof60@cfmws.com.