ATR 42 First Officer – Saskatoon (Northern Operations)

Pilot Assessments; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 57,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

Extended health coverage

Dental and vision

RRSP matching

Wellness allowance

Travel perks — MyIDTravel

Paid vacation and medical leave

Job summary

Rise Air in Saskatoon seeks a First Officer to operate the ATR 42 from the Saskatoon base, supporting northern operations with a focus on safety and regulatory compliance.

You will apply knowledge of northern flying operations, work in a multi-crew environment using SOPs and CRM, and assist with flight planning, weight and balance, and pre/post-flight duties. This role involves ensuring Transport Canada regulations are met and contributing to a proactive safety culture.

Qualifications

• Total time: minimum 600 hours.
• PIC: minimum 300 hours.
• Valid IATRA and current Instrument Rating.
• US travel passport required.
• Legal entitlement to work in Canada.
• Ability to obtain RAIC.
• Safety-sensitive; drug/alcohol test required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as First Officer on the ATR 42 based in Saskatoon.
• Support Rise Air's northern operations and meet client standards.
• Operate safely in a multi-crew environment using SOPs and CRM.
• Assist with flight planning, performance calculations, weight and balance, and pre/post-flight duties.
• Uphold Transport Canada regulations and safety culture.

Skills

Total flight time

PIC hours

IATRA

Instrument rating

Multiengine

Job description

What you'll do

• Serve as First Officer on the ATR 42, based in Saskatoon, supporting Rise Air's northern operations.
• Apply strong knowledge of northern flying operations and consistently meet client operational standards.
• Operate safely and professionally within a multi-crew environment, using SOPs and effective CRM.
• Assist with flight planning, performance calculations, weight and balance, and thorough pre/post-flight duties.
• Uphold Transport Canada regulations and company policies while contributing to a proactive safety culture.

What you bring

• Total time: Minimum 600 hours
• Pilot-in-command (PIC): Minimum 300 hours
• Valid IATRA and current Instrument Rating
• Multi-engine experience in a multi-crew environment (preferred)
• Current, valid passport permitting travel to the United States
• Immediate legal entitlement to work in Canada
• Ability to obtain a Transport Canada Restricted Area Identity Card (RAIC)
• Demonstrated knowledge of northern flying operations and ability to meet client standards
• Because this is a safety-sensitive position, the selected candidate must test negative for controlled substances and alcohol before employment

Compensation & benefits

• Annual salary: CAD 57,474 to CAD 84,147.68
• 50/50 cost-shared life insurance
• Extended health, dental, and vision coverage
• Annual wellness allowance
• RRSP contribution matching
• Travel perks: MyIDTravel access for standby and non-revenue flights with large domestic and international partners
• Paid leave: vacation starting at 15 days (or 6%) per year, up to 10 days paid medical leave annually, and up to 3 days paid personal leave annually
• Career growth opportunities in Saskatchewan; placement within the salary range based on demonstrated skills, relevant experience, and internal equity

Where you'll be based

Primary base in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, serving northern operations.