PC12 EMS First Officer

Ornge; Northeastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 78,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Uniform Provided

Pension plan

Job summary

Ornge seeks a PC12 EMS First Officer to operate air ambulance missions across Ontario. You will ensure safety for crew and patients, follow SOPs, and support 24/7 EMS coverage from bases in Sioux Lookout, Sudbury, Thunder Bay, and Timmins.

Required TC Commercial Pilot License, 500+ flight hours, IFR rating, medical certification, and valid passport. Competitive salary and full benefits apply; relocation considerations may be required.

Qualifications

• Must hold a TC-issued Commercial Pilot License.
• Minimum 500 total flight hours.
• Group 1 or 3 IFR rating required.
• Valid Category 1 Medical.
• Canadian passport or ability to work in Canada with USA travel.
• Preference for 500 PIC time.
• Satisfactory criminal background check and immunization records.

Responsibilities

• Operate PC-12 EMS aircraft safely in varying conditions.
• Ensure crew and passenger safety in all operations.
• Adhere to all policies and SOPs; complete required training.

Education

Commercial Pilot License (TC)

Minimum 500 flight hours

Group 1/3 IFR rating

Category 1 Medical

Canadian Passport / work eligibility

500 PIC time (preferred)

Criminal record check & immunization records

Job description

PC12 EMS First Officer

Reference #: 2026-118

Strong. Proud. Uplifting.

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 First Officer

Department/Section: Aviation

Employment Status: Permanent Full Time

Targeted Salary Range: $77,763.97-$100,516.47/year as per Collective Bargaining Agreement (OPEIU)

Location: Ontario Locations: Sioux Lookout, Sudbury, Thunder Bay, and Timmins

Targeted salary range is supplemented by a competitive total reward package.

Uplift Your Career at Ornge. Take your career to new heights as a professional and seasoned Fixed Wing First Officer 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.

We are: One unified team, leaders in health equity, we save lives and preserve health.

Looking for a career and being part of meaningful, impactful, and inspiring work? Look no further, the opportunity to join our team is here! We’ve got you covered!

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits

Premium defined contribution pension plan

Corporate perks and discount programs

Position Summary: PC 12 EMS First Officer 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 successfully pass a PPC/IFT check conducted by a Transport Canada Inspector or Approved Check Pilot.

Qualifications:

• Valid Commercial Pilot License (issued by Transport Canada)
• Minimum of 500 hours of flight experience
• Group 1 or 3 IFR rating
• Valid Category 1 Medical.
• Valid Canadian Passport or ability to work in Canada and unrestricted ability to travel to the USA.
• Preference will be given to those with 500 PIC time.
• Required: A satisfactory criminal record search and Immunization records with required vaccinations.

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 their 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 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 Health, Dental and Vision Benefit Plan.
• 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.

Ornge is committed to providing accessible accommodations in compliance with Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

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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.

Learn more by visiting www.ornge.ca/wpilot

Note: Ornge Air does not require a training bond

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

Ornge. Lives uplifted.