PC12 EMS Captain

Ornge; Sioux Lookout; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision benefits

Uniform provided

Employee Assistance Program

Defined Contribution Plan

Three paid personal days

Vacation starting at 7 shifts

Job summary

Ornge is seeking a PC12 EMS Captain to lead all aircraft operations with a focus on crew and passenger safety. The role requires TC-licensed ATPL, substantial flight hours, and PIC experience to operate in a 24/7 EMS environment.

Based in Ontario, you may be called to bases across the province while maintaining strict adherence to SOPs and regulatory requirements. A dynamic, high-responsibility position that offers career progression and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• ATPL (TC) certification
• Total flight hours: 2000+
• PIC hours: 500+
• Group 1 IFR rating
• Category 1 Medical
• Canadian work eligibility / Passport

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of aircraft operation and crew safety.
• Ensure compliance with SOPs and TC regulations.
• Support base locations province-wide and coordinate flight support as needed.
• Maintain readiness to fly in varied conditions and shifts.

Skills

Safety compliance

Crew resource management

Decision making under pressure

Relocation nearby base

Education

ATPL (TC)

Total flight experience 2000 hours

PIC 500 hours

Group 1 IFR rating

Category 1 Medical

Canadian work eligibility / Passport

Job description

At Ornge, we believe that ordinary people can do extraordinary things.

Each day, we connect communities with critical care across Ontario, Canada. In the air and by land, our teams deliver equity in emergency response, uplifting the lives of those in our care .

We are excited to onboard individuals who bring energy, enthusiasm, and professionalism to our growing group of difference-makers and life-changers.

Discover Ontario, Canada, and an exciting career with Ornge.

Position Title

PC12 EMS Captain

Department/Section

Aviation

Employment Status

Permanent Full Time

Location

Sudbury, Thunder Bay, and S ioux Lookout

Posting Open Date

September 10 , 202 6

Posting Close Date

October 30 , 202 6

Uplift Your Career at Ornge

Take your career to new heights as a professional and seasoned Fixed Wing Captain with Ornge. We are Ontario’s air ambulance and critical care transport provider. Dedicated to innovation, timeliness , and exceptional delivery of care . A dynamic, diverse, and challenging career in Aviation excellence awaits .

Be a part of our mission – WE ARE :

• One unified team .
• W e save lives and preserve health.

We offer meaningful , impactful, inspiring work and a healthy workplace that enables learning, development, and progression. We’ve got so much to offer !

C ompetitive pay

Defined Contribution Plan , health, dental and more!

Corporate perks and discount program

Position Summary :

PC 12 EMS Captains are responsible for all aspects of aircraft operation including crew and passenger safety and must be able to fly in varying conditions, handle pressure well and be flexible and adaptable. They are responsible for following all applicable policies and Standard Operating Procedures. Ornge aircraft are province wide resources and aviation personnel may be required to provide flight support at bases other than the home base where demand arises. All Ornge pilots are required to complete the company’s training program and have successfully pass a PPC/IFT check conducted by a Transport Canada Inspector or Approved Check Pilot .

Qualifications :

• Valid Canadian ATPL ( issued by Transport Canada ) .
• A m inimum of 2000 hours of flight experience .
• A minimum of 500 hours of experience as a Pilot-In-Command (PIC) .
• Valid Group 1 IFR rating.
• Valid C ategory 1 Medical .
• Valid Canadian Passport or ability to work in Canada and unrestricted ability to travel to the USA.
• A satisfactory criminal record check and immunization record with required vaccinations .
• Prior PC12 , EMS , and/or Northern Ontario flight experience would be considered an asset.

Hours and Location of Work :

• Pilots are required to work various shifts (standard 12 hours) and overtime, including day and night shifts and weekends in a 24/7 environment, including days, afternoons and nights on weekdays, weekends, and statutory holidays .
• During the course of shift duties, Pilots are occasionally required to overnight away from their home base .
• Successful candidates must live or be willing to relocate within close proximity to the assigned base location, and reside or have a location that permits compliance with the CARs rest requirements between shifts and allows for arrival at their assigned base within 1.0 hour of callout when on an on-call shift; and
• Employees may be required to use respiratory protective equipment and they shall co-operate in attaining an effective fit of the equipment and in particular, be clean shaven to ensure an effective facial seal to provide for the health and safety of all employees.

Total Rewards :

• Comprehensive H ealth, D ental and V ision B enefit P lan.
• Uniform Provided.
• 24/7 Employee and Family Assistance Program.
• Defined Contribution Plan .
• Three Paid Personal Days.
• Vacation time starting at 7 shifts (pro-rated) in the first year and 10 shifts in the second year .
• PERKS! Employee Promotional Programs relating to personal phone plans, furniture, home / car insurance , travel, fitness, attractions and more!

At Ornge, we are:

• Community connectors.
• Equity in healthcare.
• Strong in our convictions.
• Proud of the services we provide.
• Uplifting in our mission, values, and services.

You can expect us to be:

• Competitive in pay, benefits, vacation time and more.
• Promoters of diversity.
• Champions of inclusivity and accessibility.
• Committed to your career advancement.
• A tight-knit, supportive culture.

A bit about you:

• You are driven by our collective desire to make a difference.
• Excited by problem solving and excels at in-the-moment decision making.
• Teamwork has always been where you thrive.
• You are ready to put your skills into action in a fast-paced environment.

What’s next:

• Ornge encourages applications from candidates identifying as a member of a traditionally underrepresented group including First Nations, Métis, Inuit, and urban Indigenous peoples; Francophone persons; Black and racialized persons; members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities; and persons with disabilities.
• Ornge communicates with candidates for job openings by email and does not incorporate AI technology in its recruitment process. Applicants are responsible to check their email for updates and ensure they can receive messages from unfamiliar senders. W e send time-sensitive information via email; it is important for applicants to check their email frequently. If we do not receive a response from applicants, we will assume that they are no longer interested in the position, resulting in the removal of their application from the competition.

Are you ready to pursue a career that has a profound impact on communities across Ontario, Canada? Join us .
Ornge. Lives uplifted.