Fire Officer Deputy Chief Iqaluit
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Serve Iqaluit as Deputy Fire Chief, directing emergency response, ambulance operations, communications, and trained emergency personnel.
This experienced Deputy Fire Chief helps protect life, property, and the environment through Department of Emergency Services leadership. The position directs response to fire, rescue, dangerous goods, life hazard, and medical incidents. Responsibilities also include CAD and RMS records, budgeting, purchasing, reporting, code enforcement, and acting for the Fire Chief when required.
Key Responsibilities:
- Direct responses to fire, rescue, and dangerous goods incidents
- Manage ambulance, dispatch, and emergency communications operations
- Maintain CAD, RMS, records, budgeting, and purchasing activities
- Enforce departmental standards, bylaws, and health requirements
- Act for the Fire Chief and support operational readiness
Requirements:
- NFPA 1002 Driver Operator certification
- EMR qualification and applicable fire officer certifications
- Experience in instruction, pre-hospital care, and peer response
- Volunteer firefighter supervision and administrative management experience
- Class 3 licence with Air Brake Endorsement or equivalent
Use incident command, emergency communications, records management, and supervision skills to support Iqaluit’s essential fire services.