About Us Nova Scotia’s natural landscapes demand a special kind of pilot. The Department of Natural Resources manages the province’s forests, parks, wildlife, and Crown lands—but it’s our Aviation Services team that brings these missions to life from the air. Position Overview This is a new training pilot position that combines operational flying with instructor responsibilities. The selected candidate will be an active line pilot, supporting a wide variety of missions, and will design and deliver an internal training and monitoring program for DNR pilots. Primary Accountabilities Retain an active flight status on the schedule while flying H‑125 helicopters on mission‑critical provincial operations. Design and create a training and mentorship program for DNR Aviation Services, ranging from new pilots and engineers to highly experienced staff. Maintain, organise and present the approved training programme for flight crews, ensuring compliance with internal, regulatory and industry standards. Present training materials to DNR Wildfire, Ground Search & Rescue and Law Enforcement teams. In consultation with the Chief Pilot, establish and update standard operating procedures. Provide helicopter support to all provincial government departments and agencies for wildfire suppression, search and rescue, public safety, law enforcement, aerial reconnaissance, and natural resource protection. Establish and monitor standards and pilot techniques to ensure crew compliance with flight operations. Maintain accurate training records for pilots and provide them to Transport Canada upon request. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications and Experience Valid Transport Canada CPL (H). Class 3 flight instructor rating or equivalent experience. 3000 flight hours as a pilot‑in‑command in rotary‑wing aircraft. Valid Category 1 medical certificate. Recent experience in external load, wildfire suppression, cargo slinging, and remote/unprepared landing operations. Familiarity with CARs and safe bush operating practices. Strong presentation skills for special projects. Nova Scotia Class 5 driver’s licence or equivalent. Preferred Assets Time and/or endorsement on Airbus AS350 / H-125. Current PPC on AS350B3E. Precision longline and external load experience. CRM / PDM course completions. Knowledge of EO/IR camera systems, aerial surveillance, and flight‑tracking software. Public outreach and community engagement experience. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and iOS apps for communication and presentations. Experience in emergency management and aerial coordination. Equivalency An equivalent combination of training, education and experience will be considered. Applicants relying on equivalencies must demonstrate them in their application. Benefits Defined Benefit Pension Plan. Health, Dental, Life Insurance. General illness, Short and Long‑Term Disability. Vacation and Employee & Family Assistance Programs. Working Conditions Must reside in or relocate to Nova Scotia. Must respond within 1 hour to Shubenacadie base while on‑call. Travel and deployments of up to 7 days within the province may occur during peak fire season. Pay Grade and Salary Pay Grade: ASP10Salary Range: $4,928.23 – $5,600.27 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, other racially visible persons, persons with disabilities and women in under‑represented occupations. If you are a member of one of these equity groups, you are encouraged to self‑identify on your electronic application. Accommodation Statement We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Candidates may request accommodations based on any grounds protected by the Human Rights Act. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process, please contact us at Eligibility Open to all candidates. This is a bargaining‑unit position; current civil‑service employees represented by NSGEU are priority applicants. External and casual employees will be considered only if there are no qualified bargaining‑unit candidates. #J-18808-Ljbffr