Firefighter/EMR- ᖃᑦᑎᕆᔨ/ᑐᐊᕕᕐᓇᖅᑐᓕᕆᔨ

City of Iqaluit; Iqaluit; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A municipal government in Canada seeks an experienced Firefighter / Emergency Medical Responder. Responsibilities include fire/rescue response, emergency medical care, and training public education. Candidates must hold EMR certification, CPR HCP, and a Class 3 driver's license. Full-time role with a competitive hourly wage and an excellent benefits package.

Benefits

Excellent benefits package

Flexible work schedule

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Certification in Emergency Medical Responder (EMR).
• Valid Class 3 Driver’s License and air brake endorsement.
• Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector (within last 6 months).

Responsibilities

• Fire/rescue response and pre‑hospital emergency medical care.
• Perform maintenance of apparatus and equipment.
• Dispatch appropriate emergency personnel.

Skills

Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) Certification

Current CPR HCP

Ability to operate communications equipment

Teamwork

Knowledge of City of Iqaluit geography

Education

Proof of Grade 12, equivalent or better

Post‑secondary education completion

Job description

Overview

The City of Iqaluit is looking for an experienced individual to join our growing team as a Firefighter / Emergency Medical Responder. Title: Firefighter / EMR
Department: Emergency Services
Status: Full‑time, Permanent
Salary: $42.40 per hour, average 42 hours per week
Settlement Allowance: $20,907.43 annually
Union Status: Unionized
Housing: No Staff Housing Available
Closing Date: September 26 2025

Responsibilities

• Fire/rescue response, pre‑hospital emergency medical care, fire prevention, public education, fire inspection and other duties as assigned.
• Perform 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 HCP
• NFPA 1001 Firefighter Level I
• NFPA 1001 Firefighter Level II
• NFPA 472 or 1072 Hazardous Materials Operations
• Valid Class 3 Driver’s 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

• 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

Benefits

The City of Iqaluit provides an excellent benefits package. 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 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.