Deputy Fire Marshal / Sous-commissaire aux incendies

Department of Community Services

The Government of Nunavut (GN) was selected as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Top Employers for Young People and recent graduates in 2025. With one of the fastest growing and youngest populations in Canada, Nunavut is a dynamic, vibrant territory, committed to becoming an even better place for future generations. As a government, we are strengthening our unique model of governance - one that integrates Inuit societal values, promotes the use of the Inuktut language, achieves a representative public service, and collaborates with partners to achieve the promise of Nunavut. Successful applicants will enjoy a competitive salary, medical and dental benefits, a defined benefit pension plan, relocation privileges and opportunities for training and career advancement.

Reporting to the Fire Marshal, the Deputy Fire Marshal (DFM) is responsible for the effective implementation of fire safety and prevention within structures and properties in Nunavut. The DFM assists in providing information, advice and guidance to owners, occupants, employers, employees, contractors, architects, engineers, and the general public (clients) regarding the requirements of the Nunavut Fire Safety Act and Regulations (NFSA).

The Deputy Fire Marshal will assist clients to facilitate the highest standard of fire and life safety within structures and properties. In conjunction with the Fire Marshal, the DFM ensures that inspections of structures and properties are carried out to verify that fire and life safety measures meet at least the minimum standard. The DFM will assist the Fire Marshal in ensuring that full investigations are conducted into allegations of violations of the NFSA and will ensure appropriate compliance actions are taken if and when they are required. The DFM will assist the Fire Marshal in ensuring that an investigation occurs in the event of any fire or explosion to determine the cause, origin and contributing factors. In conjunction with the Fire Marshal, the DFM is responsible for verifying that the development of educational materials and the delivery of training meet the goals of the Fire Safety Act.

QUALIFICATIONS

Your profile as a qualified Deputy Fire Marshal will include the following highlights:

• Five (5) years’ experience in the fire service as a Fire Officer.
• The following IFSAC and/or ProBoard certifications:
• NFPA 1021 – Level 1, Fire Officer
• NFPA 1001 – Level 2, Fire Fighter Professional Qualification
• NFPA 1031 – Level 2, Fire Inspector
• NFPA 1033 – Fire Investigator
• NFPA 1035 – Level 1, Fire and Life Safety Educator
• NFPA 1041 – Level 2, Fire Service Instructor
• Acceptable combinations of education and experience may be considered for this position. We encourage you to apply if you have equivalent years of education and/or experience equal to the education and experience requirements listed above.

ASSETS

• NFPA 1002 – Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator Professional Qualifications.
• Class 3 Driver’s License c/w Air Brake Certification.
• Fluency in two or more of Nunavut’s official languages (i.e., Inuktut, English and French).
• Knowledge of Inuit communities, culture, and land, Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit, and Inuktut.
• Experience working in a northern cross-cultural environment.

NOTE: This is a Highly Sensitive Position and a satisfactory Criminal Record Check, along with a clear Vulnerable Sector Check is required.

Compensation & Benefits

This indeterminate position is included in the Nunavut Employees Union and offers a salary range of $130,698 to $148,348 per year (for 37.5 hours/week), plus a Northern Allowance of $16,008 per year. Subsidized staff housing is also available.

For more information and to apply

If you are interested in this opportunity as a Deputy Fire Marshal (Reference# 63), please contact us or send your resume, by 11:59 p.m. eastern time, April 18, 2025. Job descriptions may be obtained by fax or e-mail, or online. Only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Note: An eligibility list may be created to fill future vacancies. Applicants may submit their resume in any of the Official Languages of Nunavut (i.e., Inuktut, English or French).

The Government of Nunavut is committed to creating a more representative workforce so it can better understand and serve the needs of Nunavummiut. Priority will be given to Nunavut Inuit. Candidates must clearly identify their eligibility in order to receive priority consideration under the Nunavut Priority Hiring Policy. Employment in some positions requires an acceptable criminal record check. Possession of a criminal record will not necessarily disqualify candidates from further consideration.

For position details, please visit https://www.gov.nu.ca/en/deputy-fire-marshal/63.