Firefighter/EMR- ᖃᑦᑎᕆᔨ/ᑐᐊᕕᕐᓇᖅᑐᓕᕆᔨ

OverviewThe City of Iqaluit is looking for an experienced individual to join our growing team as a Firefighter / Emergency Medical Responder. Title: Firefighter / EMRDepartment: Emergency ServicesStatus: Full‑time, PermanentSalary: $42.40 per hour, average 42 hours per weekSettlement Allowance: $20,907.43 annuallyUnion Status: UnionizedHousing: No Staff Housing AvailableClosing Date: September 26 2025ResponsibilitiesFire/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 QualificationsEmergency Medical Responder (EMR) CertificationCurrent CPR HCPNFPA 1001 Firefighter Level INFPA 1001 Firefighter Level IINFPA 472 or 1072 Hazardous Materials OperationsValid Class 3 Driver’s LicenseAir brake endorsementCanadian Citizenship or Landed Immigrant StatusProof of Grade 12, equivalent or betterDriver’s Abstract reflective of no more than six points within the last three yearsCriminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector (within last 6 months)Ability to operate communications equipmentPreferred QualificationsPost‑secondary education completionApprenticeship or trade certificationPCP or ACP certificationNFPA 1002 Fire Apparatus Driver Operator (recommended)Proven ability to work in a team environmentVolunteer work in the communityDemonstrated experience as a firefighterKnowledge of City of Iqaluit geography, location of streets/addresses, major buildings and hazardsSkilled in operating and maintaining heavy equipment and/or commercial vehiclesSkilled in the use and operation of hand tools, power tools and portable equipmentAbility to operate communications equipmentBenefitsThe 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr