Competition # : 45933
Department: Natural Resources
Location: SHUBENACADIE
Type of Employment: Permanent
Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG
Closing Date: 16-May-25 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)
Nova Scotia is rich in natural resources – including biodiversity, forests, geological resources, provincial parks, and the land we manage. The Department of Natural Resources is responsible for the development, management, conservation and protection of forest, mineral, parks and wildlife resources and the administration of the province's Crown land. Together we are working with Nova Scotians to build a better future through sustainable natural resource management as we all benefit from the natural health and wealth of the province.
Aviation Services is a division of the Department of Natural Resources responsible for providing helicopter support for all provincial government departments and agencies. We are responsible for inland search and rescue, wildfire management, support of public safety events across the province and assisting other government departments with the management of natural resources and research.
Under the overall supervision of the Operations Manager and reporting to the Chief Pilot, the Helicopter Pilot III will act as a line Pilot-in-Command (PIC) responsible for the safe and efficient operation of department aircraft.
Ready to stop touring and enjoy your evenings and weekends at home? Want to fly for the public good, free from customer pressure?
Join a small, professional team flying state-of-the-art, meticulously maintained aircraft—mostly stored indoors and equipped with ample power for demanding tasks. Safety is our top priority.
DNR – Aviation Services is a unionized government air service supporting the Province of Nova Scotia. With over 70 years of operation, a recent pay review, and a clear path for future growth, we’re looking for line pilots who are self-motivated, safety-focused, and committed to professionalism.
If you represent the best of Canadian aviation—welcome home!
As the Helicopter Pilot III, you will be responsible for:
To be successful within this role you must possess a valid Transport Canada Commercial Pilot’s License for Helicopter operation (CPL-H) and have a minimum of 2000 hours pilot-in-command flight experience on helicopters, with a minimum for 1500 hours of pilot-in-command flight experience on turbine helicopters. You will also have experience with the following:
Please clearly illustrate in your cover letter how you meet or exceed the above qualifications.
We will assess the above qualifications using one or more of the following tools: Practical flight check, written examination, standardized tests, oral presentations, interview(s), and reference checks.
An equivalent combination of training, education and experience will be considered. Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.
Based on the employment status and union agreement, the Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as a Defined Benefit Pension Plan, Health, Dental, Life Insurance, General illness, Short and Long Term Disability, Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs. For information on all our Benefit program offerings, click here: Benefits for government employees.
Pilots may have to work outside of regular hours, on-call schedules, on weekends and holidays, particularly during fire season, and may be required to work or attend training courses out-of-province. Flight duties could require extended stays away from the main Aviation Services’ base in Shubenacadie. Shift schedules are adjusted seasonally and based on staffing levels. Every effort will be made to ensure adequate time off, and in all cases will ensure CARS Fatigue management minimums are complied with. All time worked outside of scheduled hours are paid at the appropriate Overtime and on-call rates as per the union agreement.
Pilots must reside or be willing to relocate to Nova Scotia and respond within 1 hour to the main Aviation Services’ base in Shubenacadie, Nova Scotia when on-Call.
We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process, please let us know.
Pay Grade: AS 09
Salary Range: $3,487.79 - $3,963.39 Bi-Weekly
Employment Equity Statement:
Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the citizens we serve. The Government of Nova Scotia has an Employment Equity Policy, and we welcome applications from Indigenous People, African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons, Persons with Disabilities and Women in occupations or positions where they are under-represented. If you are a member of one of these equity groups, you are encouraged to self-identify on your electronic application.
This is a bargaining unit position initially restricted to current civil service employees represented by the Nova Scotia Government Employees Union (NSGEU). If applying from outside a government office, employees must apply correctly via this link:
Failure to apply correctly means that your application will not be given first consideration as a bargaining unit applicant, and will only be included if external applications are pursued.
External applicants and current casual employees will only be considered if there are no qualified civil service bargaining unit candidates. PLEASE NOTE: Candidates will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or are missing information.
Offer of employment is conditional upon the completion of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials, the results of which must be satisfactory to the employer. We thank all applicants for the interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All questions and concerns may be directed to Competitions@novascotia.ca.