Job Description

Apply By: Wednesday, October 8, 2025 11:59 pm EDT

Twin Otter Pilot

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Job ID:

234101

Posting status:

Open

Organization:

Ministry of Natural Resources

Division:

Provincial Services Division - Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services

City:

Sudbury, Timmins

Position(s) language:

English

Job term:

5 Permanent

Job code:

17267g - Pilot 4 (G6 Salary Note)

Salary:

$1,635.60 - $1,989.49 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

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While working scheduled rotations from both a home base location and remote operating facilities in northern Ontario, you will:



perform Pilot-in-Command flight and related duties on small multi-engine fixed wing aircraft operating under visual and instrument flight rules engage in Single-Pilot water bombing operations in support of fire suppression function as Pilot-in-Command and/or Second-in-Command supporting off-airport Reduced Ground Roll operations in the far north 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

What you bring to the team

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Mandatory requirements:

You have a valid Canadian Airline Transport Pilot Licence endorsed for single and multi-engine land and sea fixed-wing aircraft. You have a Group 1 Instrument Rating. You have a Category 1 Medical, valid for single pilot operations. You have a valid Restricted Radio Telephone Operator's Certificate. You have the ability to pass Canadian and U.S. Transport Agency Security Screening. You possess a valid Passport or the ability to acquire one. You have minimum flight experience of 3,000 hours total flying time with 500 hours float experience as Pilot-in-Command. You have the ability to travel out of province.
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Technical knowledge:

You have extensive knowledge of float, waterbombing and instrument flight rules (IFR) transport flight operations. You have the ability to apply and interpret the Aeronautics Act, Canadian Aviation Regulations (CAR's) and the Commercial Air Service Standard. You have knowledge of the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations. You have the ability to understand ministry air operations to safely operate aircraft according to regulations. You have the ability to interpret and apply worker responsibilities as outlined in the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
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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.

Don't meet every qualification?

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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

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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

Additional information:

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Apply by:

Wednesday, October 8, 2025 11:59 pm EDT

Position details:

3 English Permanent, 6150 Skyline Dr, Sudbury, North Region 2 English Permanent, 500 Hangar Rd, Timmins, North Region

Compensation group:

Ontario Public Service Employees Union

Work hours:

Schedule 6

Category:

Maintenance and Trades

Posted on:

Wednesday, September 10, 2025

Note:

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.

How to apply:

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You must apply online.

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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.

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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.

Language requirements and assessment:

All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.

Exigences en matiere de langue et evaluation:

Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichees en francais et en anglais. Consultez la section Langue du ou des postes en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaitre les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont evalues en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/francais), vous devrez egalement passer un test de competences linguistiques en francais.

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