Website Yellowknife Fire Division
Fire Fighter / Primary Care Paramedic – City of Yellowknife, NT
Location: Yellowknife Fire Division, Yellowknife, NT, Canada
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: Starting at $83,631/year
Application: Open until filled
About the Role
The City of Yellowknife is hiring Fire Fighters / Primary Care Paramedics to join its Department of Public Safety. This role provides an exciting and rewarding career serving the Yellowknife community. Candidates will perform firefighting, emergency medical response, rescue operations, fire prevention, public education, and life safety initiatives.
Yellowknife Fire Division values diversity and inclusivity, and we encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities.
Key Responsibilities
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Respond to fire, rescue, and medical emergencies, providing efficient and professional service.
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Perform fire suppression, rescue, extrication, and emergency medical care and transport.
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Maintain fire apparatus, equipment, and facilities to ensure readiness and safety.
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Participate in scheduled training programs, technical exercises, and drills.
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Conduct fire inspections, community education, and public safety programs.
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Work safely in physically and psychologically demanding conditions while communicating effectively and respectfully.
Qualifications
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Minimum 18 years of age; Canadian citizen or permanent resident.
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High school diploma or equivalent.
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Current Primary Care Paramedic (PCP) license from any Canadian jurisdiction.
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Completion of NFPA 1001 Level I & II firefighter standards.
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Valid Class 3 driver’s license with Airbrake endorsement, no suspensions.
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Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Criminal Records Check.
Assets: NFPA 1002, 1072 Hazmat, 1006 Rescue, and 1051 Wildland certifications.
Career Progression
Firefighters advance through the Yellowknife Fire Department based on experience, testing, and performance:
| Class | Experience | Pay Rate |
|---|---|---|
| IV | 0–12 months | $83,631 |
| III | 12–24 months | $89,207 |
| II | 24–36 months | $100,357 |
| I | 36–48 months | $111,508 |
Compensation & Benefits
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Competitive starting salary and annual progression.
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Defined benefits pension plan.
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Monthly vacation, travel, and vehicle allowances.
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Relocation assistance for qualified candidates.
Apply Today
Submit your resume, PCP certification, and NFPA 1001 Level 1 & 2 certificates through the City of Yellowknife website: www.yellowknife.ca.
Contact: Human Resources – hr@yellowknife.ca
The City of Yellowknife thanks all applicants; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
