Firefighter / EMR
- Salary
- $42.40/hr, average of 42 hours per week
- Closing date
- Sep 25, 2026
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Openings
- —
Applications are submitted on the department's official site. Firefighter Academy is not the hiring department.
Last verified Sep 20, 2026
Job overview
The City of Iqaluit is looking for an experienced individual to join our growing team as a Firefighter / Emergency Medical Responder. This full-time, permanent position offers a competitive salary of $42.40 per hour, with an average of 42 hours per week, and includes a settlement allowance of $20,907.43 annually. The successful candidate will be part of a team committed to community service, utilizing the latest fire suppression technologies and emergency medical care practices.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Respond to fire/rescue incidents and provide pre-hospital emergency medical care.
- Engage in fire prevention and public education initiatives.
- Conduct fire inspections and other assigned duties.
- Perform minor maintenance of apparatus, small equipment, and facilities.
- Manage call taking and dispatching for emergency and non-emergency personnel.
Additional Information
- Salary: $42.40 per hour
- Settlement Allowance: $20,907.43 annually
- Work schedule: 4 days on, 4 days off with day and night shifts
- Dependability and flexibility required, may involve overtime
- Location: Iqaluit, NU, Canada
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) Certification
- Current CPR BLS
- 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 with no more than six points in 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's geography, including streets and hazards
- Skilled in operating and maintaining heavy equipment and/or commercial vehicles
- Ability to operate communications equipment
Preparing for the test
Most Canadian fire departments require a standardized aptitude test. Confirm which test applies on the official posting, then practise the matching format.
Applications close Sep 25, 2026. Confirm all requirements on the official posting before submitting.
Official source: City of Iqaluit. Firefighter Academy provides preparation resources only and does not screen, hire, or process applications.