Firefighter/EMR- ᖃᑦᑎᕆᔨ/ᑐᐊᕕᕐᓇᖅᑐᓕᕆᔨ

City of Iqaluit; Iqaluit; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits package

4 on/4 off shift schedule

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

The City of Iqaluit invites applications for a Firefighter/EMR in the Emergency Services department. This full-time position shares responsibilities for fire suppression, emergency medical care, prevention, and public education within a dynamic team, following NFPA standards.

Eligible candidates will have EMR, CPR BLS, NFPA 1001 I & II, and HazMat Ops, plus a Class 3 license with air brakes and a clean driving record. Shift patterns include 4 days on/4 off with potential overtime.

Qualifications

• Must have EMR, CPR BLS, NFPA 1001 I & II, and HazMat Ops.
• Valid Class 3 driver’s license with air brake endorsement.
• Canadian citizenship or landed immigrant status, and Grade 12 or better.
• Clean driving record with recent Vulnerable Sector Check.
• Ability to operate communications equipment as part of dispatch.

Responsibilities

• Respond to fire/rescue emergencies and provide pre-hospital medical care.
• Perform fire prevention, public education, and fire inspections.
• Maintain apparatus, tools, and grounds; assist with dispatch duties.
• Work within a team and adapt to overtime and flexible shifts.

Skills

EMR Certification

CPR BLS

NFPA 1001 Firefighter I

NFPA 1001 Firefighter II

NFPA 472 / 1072 Hazardous Materials

Class 3 Driver's License

Air Brake Endorsement

Canadian Citizenship / Landed Immig.

Grade 12 / Equivalent

Clean Driving Abstract

Vulnerable Sector Check

Communications Equipment

Education

Post-secondary education

Apprenticeship or trade certification

PCP or ACP certification

NFPA 1002 Fire Apparatus Driver Operator (recommended)

Tools

Heavy equipment operation

Commercial vehicles operation

Job description

The City of Iqaluit is looking for an experienced individual to join our growing team and city as a Firefighter / Emergency Medical Responder.
Title:Firefighter / EMRs
Department: Emergency Services
Status: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: $42.40 per hour, with an average of 42 hours per week
SettlementAllowance: $20,907.43 annually
Union Status: Unionized
Housing: No Staff Housing Available
Closing Date: 25 Sept 2026

This employment opportunity is open to all applicants. The Iqaluit Fire Department is establishing a Firefighter Eligibility Pool. The number of firefighters hired from the Pool may differ as the number of vacancies available is based on attrition due to retirements and staff turnover.
Iqaluit Fire Department is looking for individuals who are community-minded, skilled professionals, medically trained, and trained to use the latest fire suppression technologies and rescue techniques. We strongly encourage candidates to bring their unique strengths and skill sets to the application process. Our diversity strengthens us and improves our ability to serve our community.
We seek candidates who are community minded, self-motivated, hardworking team players, committed to continuous improvement and learning, and strive for excellence in customer service. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.
Under the direction of the Chief Officers, the incumbent(s) will report to their immediate supervisor, and are responsible for fire/rescue response, pre-hospital emergency medical care, fire prevention, public education, fire inspection and other duties as assigned. The incumbent(s) will also be responsible for performing minor maintenance of apparatus, small equipment, building and grounds, and call taking / dispatching appropriate emergency and non-emergency personnel.

Required Qualifications:

• Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) Certification,
• Current CPR BLS
• NFPA 1001 Fire fighter level I
• NFPA 1001 Fire fighter Level II
• NFPA 472 or 1072 Hazardous Materials Operations
• Valid Class 3 Drivers License
• Air brake endorsement
• Canadian Citizenship or Landed Immigrant Status
• Proof of Grade 12, equivalent or better
• 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 (equivalent or better):

• 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

The successful candidate must possess good interpersonal skills, and the ability to work under stressful and emergency situations. The ability to communicate in Inuktitut or French is an asset.

This position currently works 4 days on and 4 off, with two day and two night shifts. Dependability and flexibility is required and may be subject to overtime. The position also requires carrying a pager and the ability to respond to emergencies outside of the normal shift schedule.

The City of Iqaluit provides an excellent benefits package.

To be considered for interview ALL requirement certifications are required at time of application.

The successful candidates would be required to submit a Criminal Record Check, as well as an acceptable Driver’s Abstract.

The City of Iqaluit embraces the intent and spirit of the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement. Priority will be given to Nunavut Inuit; Candidates must clearly identify their eligibility in order to receive consideration under this agreement

Only those selected to interview will be contacted.

ᐃᖃᓗᖕᓂ ᓄᓇᓕᐸᔭᒃᑯᑦ ᕿᓂᕐᒪᑕ ᐱᓕᕆᖃᑦᑕᖅᓯᒪᓂᑰᔪᒥᒃ ᐃᓚᐅᓇᔭᒃᑙᓱ ᐱᕈᑵᔴᓅ ᕿᓇᒃ ᐃᑭᑦᐃᓐ ᐲᓗ ᑎᑯᐊ ᐳᑕᖅ ᐨ ᓂᑕ ᑎᐹᒃ 㬟 ᐘ ቃ ᖃᐯᑲ ᑖ ; ...

Qualifications requises:

• Certification de répondant médical d’urgence (RMU)

• Certification valide de RCR et de premiers soins

• Pompier niveau I, norme NFPA 1001

• Pompier niveau II, norme NFPA 1001

• Opérations liées aux matières dangereuses, norme NFPA472 ou 1072

• Permis de conduire de classe3 valide

• Mention de freinage pneumatique

• Citoyenneté canadienne ou statut d’immigrant admis

• Attestation de fin d’études secondaires (5esecondaire ou 12eannée) ou équivalent, voire supérieur

• Dossier de conduite faisant état d’au plus six points d’inaptitude au cours des trois dernières années

• Vérification du casier judiciaire et d’antécédents du secteur vulnérable (au cours des six derniers mois)

• Capacité à utiliser de l’équipement pour communiquer

Qualifications privilégiées (équivalent ou niveau supérieur):

• Études postsecondaires terminées et réussies

• Certificat d’apprentissage ou certificat de qualification professionnelle

• Certification PSP ou PSA

• Formation de conducteur-opérateur de véhicules d’incendie, norme NFPA 1002 (recommandée)

• Aptitude éprouvée à travailler en équipe

• Travail bénévole dans la communauté

• Expérience démontrée à titre de pompier ou pompière

• Connaissance de la géographie de la Ville d’Iqaluit, notamment de l’emplacement des rues et des adresses, des principaux bâtiments et des risques qui y sont associés

• Compétence dans l’utilisation et l’entretien de machinerie lourde et/ou de véhicules commerciaux

• Capacité à utiliser et à faire fonctionner des outils manuels, des outils électriques et du matériel portatif

• Capacité à utiliser de l’équipement pour communiquer

La personne retenue doit posséder de bonnes aptitudes interpersonnelles et être capable de travailler dans des situations stressantes et d’urgence La capacité à communiquer en inuktitut ou en français – un atout.

Ce poste fonctionne selon un horaire de quatre jours de travail et quatre jours de congé, soit deux quarts de jour et de deux quarts de nuit. La fiabilité et la flexibilité sont requises pour ce poste. Il y a aussi des possibilités d’heures supplémentaires. La personne titulaire du poste doit également porter un téléavertisseur et être en mesure d’intervenir en cas d’urgence en dehors de son horaire de travail normal.

La Ville d’Iqaluit offre un excellent régime d’avantages sociaux.

Pour être convoquée en entrevue, la personne candidate doit posséder toutes les certifications exigées au moment de présenter sa candidature.

La personne retenue devra accepter de procéder à une vérification de son casier judiciaire et de son dossier de conduite d’un permis.

La Ville d’Iqaluit souscrit à l’esprit et à l’intention de l’Accord sur les revendications territoriales du Nunavut. La priorité sera accordée aux Inuits du Nunavut. Les personnes candidates doivent mentionner clairement leur admissibilité afin de recevoir les considérations en vertu de cet accord.

Nous communiquerons uniquement avec les personnes retenues pour une entrevue.