MINJobs posting: Deputy Fire Chief
May 29, 2025
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Deputy Fire Chief

Organization:
IQALUIT, Town of
Region:
Nunavut
Application deadline:
November 19, 2013
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Type:
Full time
Category:
Fire & rescue services
Description
Under the direction of the Director of Emergency & Protective Services, the incumbent’s primary function is to plan, direct and oversee the daily operations of the Iqaluit Fire Department. The incumbent will be responsible for the management and training of over 35 Volunteer and career emergency service providers. Emphasis will be placed on the implementation of a comprehensive training and recruitment program encompassing all disciplines of emergency work and ensuring all equipment and apparatus are fully operational. The successful candidate will take a key role in incident command of emergency incidents and assist the Director of Emergency & Protective Services in meeting departmental goals and objectives. The Deputy Fire Chief serves as the acting Director during the absence of the Director of Emergency & Protective Services.

Requirements

The successful candidate should possess the following NFPA certifications; 1001 II, 1021 III, 1041 I, 1002, as well as Emergency Medical Responder certificate. Additional NFPA certifications such as 1031 and 1033 are an asset as well as industry recognized diplomas in the area of Fire Service Leadership. Certification combined with 3 to 5 years progressive leadership and incident command experience, excellent written communication, public relations, and the demonstrated ability to deal effectively with stressful situations is essential.

The ability to communicate in Inuktitut is an asset

Equivalencies that include a combination of education, knowledge, skills and abilities to formal education may be considered.
 

Salary & Benefits

The annual salary for this position is $100,761.62 plus an annual settlement allowance of $20,907.43 and an excellent benefits package.

Contact
Email: L.Akavak@city.iqaluit.nu.ca
IQALUIT, Town of
Box 460
Iqaluit, Nunavut
Canada XOA OHO
Other relevant information
Please submit your resume to:

Reference# 2013-48
Human Resources
P.O. Box 460
City of Iqaluit, X0A 0H0
hr@city.iqaluit.nu.ca
Fax: 867-979-5210

We will only contact those who are invited for an interview.

As per the Article 23 of the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement, priority will be given to Nunavut Land Claims Beneficiaries who meet the criteria.
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