Job Description

Work Term: Permanent Work Language: English or French Hours: 70 hours bi-weekly Education: College/CEGEP Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years

Work setting

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General office

Tasks

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Analyze environmental conditions to determine the most desirable and economic route of flight Assess fuel capacity and cargo loads according to the type of aircraft, distance of flight, weather conditions and other requirements Authorize airline flights over assigned routes Provide pilots with information essential to aviation safety Co-sign flight authorization with aircraft captain Check flight plans for completeness and accuracy Delay or cancel flight if conditions warrant Relay information to pilots in flight Prepare and maintain flight plans, flight logs and other reports Brief flight crew before takeoff Respond to radio calls from aircraft preparing for takeoff or landing and supply information such as weather conditions, wind speed and direction and presence of local air traffic

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

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Transport Canada - Flight Dispatcher Generic Exam

Security and safety

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Criminal record check Drug test

Transportation/travel information

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Willing to travel

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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Tight deadlines Attention to detail Sitting

Personal suitability

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Accurate Dependability Efficient interpersonal skills Flexibility Judgement Organized Reliability Team player

Screening questions

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Are you available for shift or on-call work? Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting? Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?

Health benefits

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Dental plan Disability benefits Health care plan Paramedical services coverage Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

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As per collective agreement Group insurance benefits Life insurance Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Long term benefits

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Long-term care insurance Maternity and parental benefits

Other benefits

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Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP) Free parking available Learning/training paid by employer * Parking available