Deputy Fire Chief

City of Iqaluit; Iqaluit; On-site; CAD 124,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Iqaluit seeks an experienced Deputy Fire Chief to support leadership, operations, communications, and emergency response within the Department of Emergency Services. The role covers fire prevention and suppression, ambulance/dispatch operations, staff supervision, public education, code enforcement, records management, and readiness in a northern municipal setting.

Key priorities include directing incident responses, supervising both career and volunteer personnel, enforcing safety

Qualifications

• NFPA 1021 Fire Officer II, EMR, Firefighter I & II with Hazmat Operations, NFPA 1002 Driver Operator, NFPA 1041 Instructor II, and Grade 12.
• 7–10 years of progressive Incident Commander experience in fire service leadership and peer responder roles.
• Minimum 3 years of operational and financial management experience, including volunteer supervision.
• Clear Criminal/Vulnerable Sector Check; valid Class 3 licence with Air Brake Endorsement or equivalent.
• Assets include Chief Officer experience, advanced fire certifications, fire inspection/education, technical rescue, PCP or higher, CISM/mental health training, and Inuktitut or French.

Responsibilities

• Lead emergency response operations, acting as Incident Commander or Safety Officer as required.
• Supervise shift officers, dispatchers, and volunteers to ensure readiness and safety.
• Enforce fire codes, legislation, bylaws, health and safety requirements, and standards.
• Support staffing, scheduling, budgeting, records, CAD/RMS, purchasing, and reporting.
• Coordinate fire prevention, inspections, public education, planning, water supply, and community safety.
• Act for the Fire Chief as required and represent the department with Council and partners.

Skills

Incident Commander

Fire Service Leadership

Operational & Financial Mgmt

Criminal Background Check

Air Brake Endorsement

Chief Officer Experience

Advanced Fire Certifications

Fire Inspection/Education

Technical Rescue

PCP or higher

CISM Training

Inuktitut or French

Education

Grade 12

Job description

Deputy Fire Chief

Opportunity Overview

The City of Iqaluit is seeking an experienced Deputy Fire Chief to support the leadership, operations, communications, and emergency response functions of the Department of Emergency Services. This essential service role helps protect life, property, and the environment through fire prevention and suppression, ambulance and dispatch operations, emergency response, staff supervision, public education, code enforcement, records management, and operational readiness in a northern municipal setting.

Compensation Snapshot

• Annual Salary: 137338.53
• Hours of Work: 35 hours per week
• Settlement Allowance: 22,378.25 per year
• Status: Term 1 year
• Union Status: Exempt

Key Responsibilities

• Lead emergency response operations, including fire, rescue, ambulance, dangerous goods, life hazard, and medical incidents, serving as Incident Commander or Safety Officer as required.
• Supervise shift officers, dispatchers, career and volunteer members to ensure safe, trained, and ready emergency services.
• Enforce applicable fire codes, legislation, bylaws, health and safety requirements, and departmental standards.
• Support staffing, scheduling, performance management, records, CAD/RMS, budgeting, purchasing, and reporting.
• Coordinate fire prevention, inspections, public education, emergency and pre-incident planning, water supply programs, and community safety initiatives.
• Act for the Fire Chief as required and represent the department with Council, senior leaders, regulators, the public, and emergency partners.

Qualifications

• NFPA 1021 Fire Officer II, EMR, Firefighter I & II with Hazmat Operations, NFPA 1002 Driver Operator, NFPA 1041 Instructor II, and Grade 12.
• 7–10 years of progressive Incident Commander experience, including fire service leadership, instruction, pre-hospital care, and peer responder experience.
• Minimum 3 years of operational and financial management experience, including volunteer firefighter supervision and administration.
• Clear Criminal/Vulnerable Sector Check, and valid Class 3 licence with Air Brake Endorsement or equivalent.
• Assets include Chief Officer experience, advanced fire certifications, fire inspection/education, technical rescue, PCP or higher, CISM/mental health training, and Inuktitut or French.

As per Article 23 of the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement, priority will be given to Nunavut Land Claim Beneficiaries who meet the criteria.