Firefighter / EMR – Iqaluit – 2023

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:

• 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:

• 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:

• 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:

• 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.