Turbo Beaver Pilot

Turbo Beaver Pilot

Organization:

Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry

Division:

Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services

City:

Dryden, Garson, Gravenhurst, Thunder Bay, Timmins

Language of Position(s):

English

Job Term:

2 Temporary annually recurring seasonal contracts for up to 26 weeks per year, with the possibility of extension

Job Code:

17263 - Pilot 2

Salary:

$1,192.16 - $1,442.83 Per Week*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement

Job ID:

213160

Are you a self-motivated and highly client-service oriented skilled fixed wing pilot looking for a diverse and rewarding career opportunity? If so, then consider this exciting opportunity with Aviation Services.

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
• 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

This is a continuous posting. Screening and selection processes will begin after April 18th. This posting may be extended but could close at any time after this date without notice. Please only submit your application ONCE under this Job ID.

Effective January 1st, 2024 the salary range for this position is $1,270.53 to $1,537.68 per (hour/week) in compliance with OPSEU Unified Bargaining Unit collective agreement provisions. The new rates, effective retroactive to January 1, 2024, were recently confirmed and dates for implementation of the new salary rates are still to be determined.

OPS Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism:
We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.

We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.

Visit the OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.

We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's Human Rights Code. Refer to the "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation.

What can I expect to do in this role?
In this role, you will:

• perform Pilot-in-Command flight and related duties on small single engine fixed wing aircraft operating under visual flight rules
• assist clients in planning their flight requirements
• 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

How do I qualify?
Mandatory:
You meet the following minimum requirements:

• valid Canadian Commercial Pilot License endorsed for single engine land and sea fixed wing aircraft
• valid Category 1 Medical
• valid Restricted Radio Telephone Operator's certificate
• minimum flight experience 2000 hours total fixed wing flying time with 500 hours float experience as Pilot-in-Command
• ability to pass Canadian and U.S. transport agency security screening
• possession of a valid passport or the ability to acquire one

Technical knowledge:
• You have extensive knowledge and proficiency on float aircraft and transport flight operations
• You have knowledge of the Aeronautics Act, Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs) and the Commercial Air Service Standard.
• You have knowledge of Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations.
• You have the ability to understand ministry air operations to safely operate aircraft according to regulations.
• You have an understanding of worker responsibilities as outlined in the Occupational Health and Safety Act. General skills:
• You have strong communication and interpersonal skills to deal with Nav Canada, flight services, fire and air service staff, and a wide variety of client groups.
• You have proven group leadership skills.
• You have good judgment in order to apply sound pilot decision-making.

Additional Information:

Address:

• 2 English Temporary - Seasonal, duration up to 26 weeks, 149 Ghost Lake Rd, Dryden, North Region or 1580 West Arthur St, Thunder Bay, North Region or 1011 Hangar Crt, Garson, North Region or 500 Hangar Rd, Timmins, North Region or 1003 Airport Rd, Gravenhurst, Central Region

Compensation Group:

Ontario Public Service Employees Union

Category:

Maintenance and Trades

Posted on:

Thursday, April 18, 2024

How to apply:

1. You must apply online.
2. Your cover letter and resume combined should not exceed five (5) pages. For tips and tools on how to write a concise cover letter and resume, review the Writing a Cover Letter and Resume: Tips, Tools and Resources.
3. Customize your cover letter and resume to the qualifications listed on the job ad Using concrete examples, you must show how you demonstrated the requirements for this job. We rely on the information you provide to us.
4. Read the job description to make sure you understand this job.
5. OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.
6. If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please Contact Us to provide your contact information. Recruitment services team will contact you within 48 hours.

Please be advised that the results of this competition may be used to form an eligibility list of qualified candidates to potentially fill future vacancies represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU). In accordance with the Collective Agreement, eligibility lists are shared with OPSEU representatives. By applying to this competition, you are providing consent that your name may be shared with OPSEU representatives.

All external applicants (including former employees of the Ontario Public Service) applying to a competition in a ministry or Commission public body must disclose (either in the cover letter or resume) previous employment with the Ontario Public Service. Disclosure must include positions held, dates of employment and any active restrictions as applicable from being rehired by the Ontario Public Service. Active restrictions can include time and/or ministry-specific restrictions currently in force, and may preclude a former employee from being offered a position with the Ontario Public Service for a specific time period (e.g. one year), or from being offered a position with a specific ministry (either for a pre-determined time period or indefinitely). The circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment.

Remember: The deadline to apply is Thursday, July 18, 2024 11:59 pm EDT . Late applications will not be accepted.

We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted.

All Ontario Public Service external job advertisements are posted in English and French. To confirm the language requirements of a job, check the "language of position" information at the top of each job ad. For all positions, candidates will be assessed in English, the business language of the Ontario Public Service. For English/French designated bilingual positions, candidates will also be assessed through French-language proficiency testing.

Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario sont affichées en anglais et en français. Pour connaître les exigences linguistiques, vérifiez les renseignements sur la « langue du poste » figurant dans le haut de chaque offre d'emploi. Pour tous les postes, l'évaluation des candidates et candidats se fera en anglais, la langue usuelle de la fonction publique de l'Ontario. En ce qui concerne les postes désignés bilingues, la maîtrise du français des candidates et candidats sera également évaluée

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