New Job Posting - Twin Otter Pilot *Updated Salary Range*

[ON Public Services]

Job ID:240271

Organization: Ministry of Natural Resources
Division: Provincial Services Division - Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services
City: Sudbury, Timmins
Position(s) language: English
Job term: 2 Permanent
Job code: 17267g - Pilot 4 (G6 Salary Note)
Salary: $2,122.21 to $2,617.47 Per week*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement. Apply nowAccessibility support

*SALARY UPDATE*
Effective December 22, 2025, the updated salary range for this position is $2,122.21 to $2,617.47 per week.

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
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

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.

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.

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?
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: Monday, February 2, 2026 11:59 pm EST
Position details: 2 English Permanent, 6150 Skyline Dr, Sudbury, North Region or 500 Hangar Rd, Timmins, North Region
Compensation group: Ontario Public Service Employees Union
Work hours: Schedule 6
Category: Maintenance and Trades

How to apply: https://www.gojobs.gov.on.ca/Preview.as ... bID=240271