Fire Service Instructor - KRG

JOB OPPORTUNITY 

The Kativik Regional Government (KRG) is a supra-municipal organization with jurisdiction over the 

territory of Québec located north of the 55th parallel. The KRG is currently seeking to recruit a 

professional candidate with strong communication skills to work in the capacity of: 

FIRE SERVICE INSTRUCTOR 

(Rotation, Permanent) 

Under the supervision of the Civil Security Coordinator and in collaboration with the Firefighter Training 

Officer and the École Nationale des Pompiers du Quebec (ÉNPQ), the Fire Service Instructor will 

facilitate various firefighter related courses, leading to the NFPA 1001 and Firefighter 1 certification of 

volunteers firefighters as well as any other training deemed necessary by the Civil Security Department.  

More specifically, the Fire Service Instructor is responsible for the following: 

• Lead and facilitate training for Nunavik’s volunteer firefighters, such as NFPA Firefighter 1001 

Level 1 & 2 /, auto-extrication, etc. 

• Develop strong working relationships with community Fire Chiefs. 

• Assist in the development and the implementation of a regional recruitment campaign for 

volunteer firefighters. 

• In collaboration with the Firefighter Training Officer plan, schedule and organize required 

training courses for all 14 communities. 

• Ensure the use and adaptation of ENPQ required pedagogical and didactic materials. 

• Ensure that the training facilities in Kuujjuaq are kept in good working condition. 

• Assist in revising funding reports and budget follow-ups as required. 

Required qualifications: 

• Certified firefighting instructor by the ENPQ (IFSAC/Pro Board NFPA 1001, Firefighter 1, NFPA 

1041). 

• Minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience. 

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite. 

• Strong oral and written communication skills in English and French; knowledge of Inuktitut is 

an asset. 

• Excellent analytical, planning and organizational skills. 

• Be available to travel frequently in the Nunavik region. 

Salary:  Min. $52,481 – Max. $89,256 a year (Class 8). 

Benefits*:  

Lodging paid while working in the northern villages. Meals and expenses paid while travelling 

in Nunavik;  

Group benefits including Simplified Pension Plan;  

Vacation: 20 days/year 

Statutory holidays: 20 days including 10 during Christmas holidays. 

Rotation work schedule:  

Option 1: 6-3 rotation schedule: 6 weeks working in the Northern Villages (52.5 hours weekly), followed 

by 3 weeks paid leave (35 hours weekly)  

or  

Option 2: 4-2 rotation schedule: 4 weeks working in the Northern Villages (52.5 hours weekly), followed 

by 2 weeks’ paid leave (35 hours weekly).  

*Per the terms of the applicable collective agreement. 

Please send your resume in English before 5:00 p.m., April 24th, 2026, to: 

Human Resources Department 

P.O. Box 9 

Kuujjuaq QC J0M 1C0 

Email: humanresources@krg.ca  

The KRG is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with this and the James Bay and Northern Québec 

Agreement, conditions may vary to promote the employment of Inuit candidates. 

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.