balloon pilot

Government of Canada; Blandford-Blenheim; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector agency in Ontario is seeking individuals to operate off-road vehicles in outdoor settings. The role requires a minimum of 5 years experience and specific certifications such as a Hot Air Balloon Pilot Licence and First Aid Certificate. Responsibilities include operating GPS devices and providing on-site customer service, while ensuring to work at physical locations only. Attractive benefits include gratuities and employer-paid training.

Benefits

Gratuities

Free parking available

Learning/training paid by employer

On-site amenities

Team building opportunities

Qualifications

• 5 years or more of experience required.
• Valid driver's licence is mandatory.
• Hot Air Balloon Pilot Licence is required.
• First Aid Certificate is required.

Responsibilities

• Operate off-road vehicles.
• Operate communication devices, including emergency ones.
• Maintain equipment.
• Operate GPS and navigation equipment.

Skills

Client focus

Efficient interpersonal skills

Excellent oral communication

Flexibility

Initiative

Judgement

Organized

Reliability

Team player

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Tools

GPS (Global Positioning System)

Emergency communication devices

Off-road vehicles

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

5 years or more

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• At heights
• Hot

Work setting

• Rural area
• Remote location
• On-site customer service

Responsibilities

• Operate off-road vehicles
• Operate communication (including emergency) devices
• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
• Maintain equipment

Credentials

• Hot Air Balloon Pilot Licence
• First Aid Certificate

Experience and specialization

• Green economy sector

Additional information

• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Manual dexterity

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Benefits

Financial benefits

• Gratuities

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• On-site amenities
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available