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City of Iqaluit
Description
The City of Iqaluit is looking for an experienced individual to join our growing team as a Firefighter / Emergency Medical Responder. This full-time, permanent position offers a salary of $43.25 per hour, with an average of 42 hours per week and an annual settlement allowance of $20,907.43. The Iqaluit Fire Department is establishing a Firefighter Eligibility Pool, and candidates are encouraged to apply, especially those who are community-minded and dedicated to improving public safety.
Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Fire/rescue response and pre-hospital emergency medical care.
- Fire prevention, public education, and fire inspection.
- Perform minor maintenance of apparatus, small equipment, buildings, and grounds.
- Call taking and dispatching appropriate emergency and non-emergency personnel.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) Certification.
- Current CPR HCP.
- NFPA 1001 Firefighter Level I.
- NFPA 1001 Firefighter Level II.
- NFPA 472 or 1072 Hazardous Materials Operations.
- Valid Class 3 Driver's License with air brake endorsement.
- Canadian Citizenship or Landed Immigrant Status.
- Proof of Grade 12 or equivalent.
- Driver’s Abstract reflective of no more than six points within the last three years.
- Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector (within last 6 months).
- Ability to operate communications equipment.
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications:
- Post-secondary education completion.
- Apprenticeship or trade certification.
- PCP or ACP certification.
- NFPA 1002 Fire Apparatus Driver Operator (recommended).
- Proven ability to work in a team environment.
- Volunteer work in the community.
- Demonstrated experience as a firefighter.
- Knowledge of City of Iqaluit - geography, location of streets/addresses, major buildings, and hazards.
- Skilled in operating and maintaining heavy equipment and/or commercial vehicles.
- Skilled in the use and operation of hand tools, power tools, and portable equipment.
- Ability to operate communications equipment.
Additional Information
Additional Information:
- Salary: $43.25/hr.
- Settlement Allowance: $20,907.43 annually.
- This position works 4 days on and 4 days off, with two day and two night shifts.
- The City of Iqaluit provides an excellent benefits package.
- To be considered for an interview, all required certifications are needed at the time of application.
- The successful candidates must submit a Criminal Record Check and an acceptable Driver’s Abstract.
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