About this role
About the Role Nova Scotia’s Aviation Services is seeking helicopter pilots with utility flying experience for mid-career upgrade. This is a permanent, full-time line pilot role supporting wildfire suppression, public safety, and external load operations, based in Shubenacadie, Nova Scotia. You will fly high-performance aircraft while upholding professionalism, safety, and service. What You'll Do
- Fly New H-125 helicopters on mission-critical provincial operations: wildfire suppression, longline operations, remote landings, public safety, and search and rescue
- Operate in challenging VFR environments across forests, wetlands, and coastal terrain
- Sling gear into tight LZs, drop buckets on active wildfires, and assist ground crews during high-tempo missions
- Respond to missing or lost persons requests, rescue injured citizens from remote areas and assist local law enforcement with fulfilling their duties
- Collaborate with engineers, ground support, public safety officers, and conservation teams
- Perform pre/post-flight planning, documentation, and compliance in accordance with CARs What We're Looking For
- Valid Transport Canada CPL (H)
- 2,000+ hours PIC on helicopters, including 1,500+ hours on turbine helicopters
- Recent experience in external load, wildfire suppression, cargo slinging, and remote and unprepared landing operations
- Valid Category 1 Medical
- Familiarity with CARs, and safe bush operating practices
- Nova Scotia Class 5 driver’s license or equivalent Nice to Have
- Time on Airbus AS350 / H-125
- Current PPC on AS350B3E
- Longline experience (100 ft and above)
- CRM / PDM course completions
- Knowledge of EO/IR camera systems, aerial surveillance, and flight tracking software (ForeFlight, Cirro)
- Public outreach and community engagement experience Compensation & Benefits
- Pay Grade: ASP08
- Salary Range: $4,715.34 - $5,358.34 Bi-Weekly
- Benefits 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.