Twin Otter Pilot

Job code: 17267g - Pilot 4 (G6 Salary Note)

Salary: $2,122.21 - $2,617.47 Per week
* * Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.

Job term: 3 Permanent

Join the Front Lines of Forest Fire Protection – Make a Meaningful Impact

Are you a skilled pilot looking for more than just a job? Join the Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services (AFFES) team, and play a critical role in protecting Ontario's forests and communities from wildfires. Enjoy a stable schedule, a chance to make a real difference.

Our schedules reflect the workload, the Pilot Float Agreement MOU has provisions for additional time off, as well as a normal work schedule of 10 days on / 4 days off. If you're passionate about flying and want to be part of a team that values purpose, safety, and balance, we invite you to apply.

The Ontario Public Service (OPS) is committed to being an employer of first choice, creating a positive and inclusive work environment.

• a defined benefit pension plan
• maternity and parental leave top-up benefits which includes adoptive parents
• comprehensive health plan
• life and disability insurance
• flexible work arrangements
• collegial and professional work culture
• career growth and development opportunities across multiple business areas
• on-the-job training to support your success in the role

While working scheduled rotations from both a home base location and remote operating facilities in northern Ontario, you will:

• perform Pilot-in-Command flight and related duties on single & multi-engine fixed wing aircraft operating under visual and instrument flight rules
• engage in Single-Pilot water bombing operations in support of fire suppression
• function as Pilot-in-Command and/or Second-in-Command supporting off-airport Reduced Ground Roll operations in the far north
• assist clients in planning their flight requirements
• ensure the safe and efficient operation of the aircraft during all phases of flight
• be required to travel away from base, sometimes for extended periods
• be required to work overtime and to work in adverse conditions

• You have a valid Canadian Airline Transport Pilot Licence endorsed for single and multi-engine land and sea fixed-wing aircraft.
• You have a Group 1 Instrument Rating.
• You have a Category 1 Medical, valid for single pilot operations.
• You have a valid Restricted Radio Telephone Operator's Certificate.
• You have the ability to pass Canadian and U.S. Transport Agency Security Screening.
• You possess a valid Passport or the ability to acquire one.
• You have minimum flight experience of 3,000 hours total flying time with 500 hours float experience as Pilot-in-Command.
• You have the ability to travel out of province.

• You have extensive knowledge of float, waterbombing and instrument flight rules (IFR) transport flight operations.
• You have the ability to apply and interpret the Aeronautics Act, Canadian Aviation Regulations (CAR's) and the Commercial Air Service Standards.
• You have knowledge of the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations.
• You have the ability to understand ministry air operations to safely operate aircraft according to regulations.
• You have the ability to interpret and apply worker responsibilities as outlined in the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

• You have strong communication and interpersonal skills to deal with Nav-Canada, flight services, fire and air service staff, and a wide variety of client groups.
• You have proven group leadership skills.
• You have good judgment in order to apply sound pilot decision-making.

If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying.…