Job Description
Ontario Provincial Police – Pilot – Rotary Wing Aircraft – 12-month temporary assignment
Organization:
Ministry of the Solicitor General
Division:
Bureau Commander, Field Support Bureau
City:
Orillia
Language of Position(s):
English
Job Term:
1 Temporary
Job Code:
C0085 – TEMS Medic, FSB
Salary:
$1,556.32 – $1,919.51 Per Week
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Posting Status:
Open
Job ID:
219041
The Ministry of the Solicitor General, Ontario Provincial Police, and the Bureau Commander, Field Support Bureau, are seeking a qualified individual to join the Helicopter Operations Unit. In this exciting, rewarding and challenging opportunity, you will act as Pilot-in-Command of Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) rotary wing aircraft under visual and instrument flight rules for the provision of air services in accordance with Transport Canada aviation regulations and standards, and OPP policies and procedures.
Note: The classification and salary rate for this position is under review. The salary range for this position will be adjusted as a result of the Ontario Provincial Policing Association (OPPA) collective bargaining. The new rates will be effective, retroactive to January 1, 2023. Final salary schedule and dates for implementation will be confirmed at a later date.
Note: This posting is for a twelve (12) month temporary opportunity with the possibility of extension. The results of this competition will be used to fill current and future temporary and permanent opportunities with qualified eligible candidate within the unit during the next 12 months following the competition closing.
Regular employees are required to have manager approval prior to accepting a temporary opportunity. When a regular member is the successful candidate for the temporary opportunity they would return to their home position at the conclusion of the temporary opportunity.
Only business related expenses will be provided. There are no provisions for relocation, accommodation or travel (including meals or vehicles) for this position. Exact dates are to be determined.
About Us:
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is one of North America’s largest deployed police services with more than 5,800 uniformed officers, 2,400 civilian employees and 830 Auxiliary officers. We provide essential services that ensure the safety and security of the people of the Province of Ontario. The OPP is a division of the Ministry of the Solicitor General, the largest operational ministry in the province with a presence in every community across Ontario. We are the largest police service in Ontario and the second largest in Canada.
Helicopters are primarily used for search and rescue, but they have a number of other important functions. Helicopters are commonly used to transport specialized response members, to track wanted persons, and to search for evidence, including outdoor drug-growing operations. Ground and flight crews and their aircraft must be ready to go 24 hours a day, seven days per week.
The OPP’s two Airbus EC135 P2+ helicopters are equipped with two engines which allows them to safely operate over water and beyond gliding distance from shore. The second engine provides redundancy should one engine fail and this ensures that the OPP is able to meet their mandated search and rescue duties that include over 250,000 lakes in the province.
The OPP Values promote always doing the right things for the right reasons, by:
• Serving with PRIDE, PROFESSIONALISM and HONOUR.
• Interacting with RESPECT, COMPASSION and FAIRNESS.
• Leading with INTEGRITY, HONESTY and COURAGE.
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?
To act as Pilot-in-Command of Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) rotary wing aircraft under visual and instrument flight rules for the provision of air services in accordance with Transport Canada aviation regulations and standards, and OPP policies and procedures including, but not limited to: Police Orders, Company Operations Manual, Maintenance Manuals, Standard Operating Procedures and aircraft flight manuals.
How do I qualify?
Mandatory
• Hold a valid Canadian Commercial Pilot’s License or higher with a minimum of 1,500 hours of flight time in helicopters.
• Hold a Night rating for helicopters.
• Have acquired at least 1,000 hours as Pilot-in-Command of turbine powered helicopters.
• Hold a valid Transport Canada Category 1 Medical Certificate valid for single pilot operations.
• Have passed a Pilot Proficiency Check (PPC) or Pilot Competency Check (PCC) within the previous 24 months.
• Hold a restricted radio telephone operator’s certificate, aeronautical (ROC-A).
• Hold a valid Canadian passport or the ability to acquire one.
• A Group IV Instrument Rating is an asset.
• Previous flight experience with Night Vision Imaging Systems (NVIS) is an asset.
• Previous flight experience operating multi-engine helicopter types is an asset.
• Ability to pass an OPP background/ security investigation.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of the Canadian Aviation Regulations and Standards, piloting techniques, meteorology, navigation and airmanship applicable to the operation of turbine-powered, multi-engine, glass cockpit helicopters under visual and instrument flight rules.
Ability to safely fly an EC35 or H135 helicopter during a variety of operational exigencies such as low-level searches and remote sensing missions (e.g. FLIR) in marginal weather conditions, and high-density air traffic.
Interpersonal skills and ability to work within a team.
Skill with computer software programs including Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) as well as Apple iPad operating systems and applications such as ForeFlight Mobile Electronic Flight Bag.
Oral communications skills to provide direction and information to passengers and clients, and to develop and maintain co-operative working relationships with staff and representatives from regions/bureaux, ministry, other ministries, government agencies and non-governmental organizations.
Research, organization and written communication skills to highlight relevant elements of aircraft industry reports, identify operational implications, extract pertinent data to write correspondence and reports that concisely and accurately convey the desired information.
Demonstrated initiative in identifying potential issues and recommending/following through with resolutions.
Additional Information:
Interested applicants are encouraged to apply even if they do not meet every requirement in this job posting.
Application Instructions:
Resume / cover letter must be received no later than 11:59 p.m. on closing date. Submit quoting WIN ID Number (if applicable) and file Number 24-268 showing how your qualifications, training and experience related to the position to: Inspector Jeff Cooper – 777 Memorial Ave, Orillia, Ont., L3V 7V3.
Only those applicants selected for interview will be contacted.
Email: thomas.laing@opp.ca
The Ontario Provincial Police is dedicated to ensuring open, accessible, equitable and respectful workplaces, and is committed to reflecting the diverse communities it serves. We encourage applications from members of diverse communities, including Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, women, persons from racialized groups, 2SLGBTQ+ persons, those who are able to speak fluently in another language(s), and anyone committed to a rewarding career in public service. The Ontario Provincial Police is an equal opportunity employer and accommodations will be provided in all stages of our hiring processes, as necessary. If you require accommodation in order to apply for this position, please contact the hiring manager.
Additional Information:
Address:
1 English Temporary, duration up to 12 months, 777 Memorial Ave, Orillia, Central Region
Compensation Group:
Ontario Provincial Police Association Civilians
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Schedule:
3
Category:
Corrections and Enforcement
Posted on:
Thursday, August 22, 2024
How to apply:
You must submit your application using only one of the methods identified below.
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.
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.
Be sure to quote the Job ID number for this position.
OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.
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Collection of Information
Your personal information is being collected and will be used to determine your qualifications for employment with the Ontario Public Service, and for recruitment modernization initiatives. OPS Careers is an authorized common service in accordance with s. 6 of the Ministry of Government Services Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. M.25 and this collection of personal information is necessary to the proper administration of OPS Careers.
Please do not provide more personal information than what is asked of you. For example, do not include your social insurance number, photograph, or banking information, etc. with your application. We strongly encourage you not to provide us with information beyond that which is requested in the job posting.
If you have any questions about the collection, use, disclosure, or retention of your personal information, please contact us.
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 Friday, September 13, 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.
The Ontario Public Service is an inclusive employer.
Accommodation is available under the Ontario’s Human Rights Code .