Rotary Wing Pilot

Fonction publique de l'Ontario; Sault Ste. Marie; On-site; CAD 97,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined benefit pension plan

Health plan

Life and disability insurance

Flexible work arrangements

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Ontario Public Service (OPS) is seeking a Pilot to serve as Pilot-in-Command on AS 350 B2 and EC 130 B4 helicopters, ensuring safe operations across all flight phases. The role includes travel away from base, overtime, and readiness to work in challenging conditions.

Minimum 2000 PIC hours on single-engine rotorcraft, Canadian licencing, and security screenings required; attractive benefits and defined work schedule accompany this critical frontline role in AFFES.

Qualifications

• You have a valid Canadian commercial rotary wing pilot licence.
• You have a valid Canadian restricted radio telephone operator's certificate.
• You have the ability to pass Canadian and U.S. Transport Agency Security Screening.
• You are in possession of a valid passport or have the ability to acquire.
• You have a minimum 2000 hours experience as pilot-in-command on single-engine rotary winged aircraft.
• You must have the ability to travel out of province.

Responsibilities

• Act as Pilot-in-Command on AS 350 B2 and/or EC 130 B4 single-engine rotary winged aircrafts.
• 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.

Skills

Public relations

Communication

Report writing

Judgment under pressure

Education

Canadian commercial rotary wing pilot licence

Tools

AS 350 B2

EC 130 B4

Single-engine helicopter operations

Job description

Apply By: Tuesday, October 13, 2026 11:59 pm EDT

Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services

City:

Position(s) language:

Job term:

5 Permanent

Job code:

17267g - Pilot 4 (G6 Salary Note)

$2,122.21 - $2,617.47 Per week*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.

Join the Front Lines of Forest Fire Protection – Make a Meaningful Impact Are you a skilled pilot looking for more than just a job? Join the Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services (AFFES) team, and play a critical role in protecting Ontario's forests and communities from wildfires. Enjoy a stable schedule, a chance to make a real difference. Our schedules reflect the workload, the Pilot Float Agreement MOU (see note below) has provisions for additional time off, as well as a normal work schedule of 10 days on / 4 days off. If you're passionate about flying and want to be part of a team that values purpose, safety, and balance, we invite you to apply. 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

About the job

You will:

• act as Pilot-in-Command on AS 350 B2 and/or EC 130 B4 single-engine rotary winged aircrafts
• 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 requirements

• You have a valid Canadian commercial rotary wing pilot licence.
• You have a valid Canadian restricted radio telephone operator's certificate.
• You have the ability to pass Canadian and U.S. Transport Agency Security Screening.
• You are in possession of a valid passport or have the ability to acquire.
• You have a minimum 2000 hours experience as pilot-in-command on single-engine rotary winged aircraft.
• You must have the ability to travel out of province.

Technical knowledge and skills

• You have knowledge of the Canadian Air Regulations (CAR's).
• You are proficient in flying AS 350 B2, and/or EC 130 B4, and other single-engine helicopters.
• You are able to become proficient in executive transport, fish planting, vertical reference long line and external load operations, and animal capture.
• You have knowledge of weather, fire behaviour, suppression strategies and methods.
• You have an understanding of work responsibilities as outlined in the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

General skills

• You have sound judgment and decisiveness in emergency situations.
• You have well developed communication, public relations and report writing skills.

Don't meet every qualification?

If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!

How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility

We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.

Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us.

Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:

• diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
• accessibility
• Anti-Racism Policy

What we offer

Pilot Float Agreement Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
Normal work schedule is based on 10 days on / 4 days off. However, actual pilot duty assignments can vary dramatically over the course of a calendar year. Additionally, the Pilot Float Agreement provides for 5 days off on top of standard vacation allotments.

Additional information

Apply by:

• 1 English Permanent, 149 Ghost Lake Rd, Dryden, North Region