The City of Yellowknife is an inclusive employer offering a dynamic and rewarding work environment that delivers valuable services to our residents. The City is committed to hiring a diverse and skilled workforce that is representative of the community, strengthening our ability to provide high quality services and excellent customer service to residents. In addition, the City of Yellowknife is committed to reconciliation and implementing actions intended to increase the number of Indigenous peoples who work for the City. The City of Yellowknife welcomes applications from all qualified candidates, and encourages Indigenous persons, visible minorities and persons with a disability to self-declare when submitting their application.
We are currently seeking qualified applicants for the position of Fire Fighter/Primary Care Paramedic with the Department of Public Safety, to work out of the Yellowknife Fire Division.
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities Include: fire suppression duties; emergency medical response and transport; rescue and extrication operations; preventative maintenance on property, apparatus, and equipment; participate in scheduled training; participation in fire inspection, public education, and life safety programs; work under potentially hazardous, physically and psychologically demanding conditions; communicate effectively, respectfully and inclusively at all times.
Qualifications
Qualified applicants must be at least 18 years of age and a Canadian citizen or permanent resident. Candidates must also have:
Completion of NFPA 1002, 1072 Hazmat, 1006 Rescue and 1051 Wildland qualifications are considered assets.
Progression
The below outlines the progression through the Yellowknife Fire Department, based on meeting minimum testing, technical and physical requirements:
Class IV Firefighter – Pay Rate: $83,631 - 0 to 12 months municipal experience
Class III Firefighter – Pay Rate: $89,207 - 12 to 24 months municipal experience
Class II Firefighter – Pay Rate: $100,357 - 24 to 36 months municipal experience
Class I Firefighter – Pay Rate: $111,508 - 36 to 48 months municipal experience
Compensation
The City of Yellowknife offers a competitive starting salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package, including a defined benefits pension plan, a monthly vacation travel and vehicle allowance, as well as relocation assistance.
For further information or clarification of the job description, please contact Human Resources at: .
This position will remain open until filled.
Please visit the City of Yellowknife Website at: to submit your resume and copies of your PCP and NFPA 1001 Level 1 & Level 2 certifications.
We thank all applicants who apply, but advise that only those to be interviewed will be contacted.
Fire Fighter/PCP • Yellowknife, NT, CAN
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