Are you a self-motivated and highly client-service oriented, skilled fixed wing pilot looking for a diverse and rewarding career opportunity? If so, then consider this exciting opportunity with Aviation Services.
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
How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility
We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.
We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.
Visit the
OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the
OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.
We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's
Human Rights Code. Refer to the "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation.
About the job
While working scheduled rotations from both a home base location and remote operating facilities in northern Ontario, you will:
• act as Co-Pilot on CL415 aircraft operating under visual and instrument flight rules to support forest fire suppression activities
• 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 licensing/requirements:
In order to qualify for an interview, you will need to demonstrate the following:
• 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 valid Category 1 Medical.
• You have a valid Restricted Radio Telephone Operator's Certificate.
• You are in possession of a valid passport or ability to acquire.
• You have the ability to pass Canadian/U.S. Transport Agency security screening.
• You have a minimum flight experience of 2,000 hours fixed wing total flying time with 500 hours float experience as Pilot-in-Command (PIC).
Technical knowledge and skills:
• You have knowledge of Aeronautics Act, Canadian Aviation Regulations (CAR's), and Commercial Air Service Standards.
• You have knowledge of Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations.
• You can understand and adhere to ministry air operations to safely operate aircraft according to regulations.
• You have extensive knowledge of float, water-bombing and instrument flight rules (IFR) transport flight operations.
• You have an understanding of worker responsibilities as outlined in the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
Judgment and decision making skills:
• You have good judgment skills in order to apply sound pilot decisions.
Communication and interpersonal skills:
• You have well developed communication and interpersonal skills to effectively liaise with Nav-Canada, flight services, fire and air service staff, and a wide variety of client groups.