Twin Otter Pilot

Location: Sault Ste. Marie

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.

We Offer

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

About the job
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

What you bring to the team
Mandatory requirements

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.

Technical knowledge

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.

General skills

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.

Don't meet every qualification?
If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We…