Apply By: Tuesday, October 13, 2026 11:59 pm EDT Job ID: 249584 Posting status: Open Organization: Ministry of Natural Resources Division: 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. Accessibility support 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 advantages 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 - 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!

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 Tuesday, October 13, 2026 11:59 pm EDT - 1 English Permanent, 149 Ghost Lake Rd, Dryden, North Region Work hours Schedule 6 Category Maintenance and Trades Posted on Friday, September 18, 2026 Note - N-NR-249584/26(4)

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