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Job Title


Rotary wing line pilot


Company : Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources


Location : Shubenacadie, Nova Scotia


Created : 2026-02-06


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Overview Please apply via the Nova Scotia Government job board https://jobs.novascotia.ca/job/SHUBENACADIE-Helicopter-Pilot-3-NS-B0N-2H0/593010117/ Want a mid-career upgrade. Join the public service and enjoy the perks of a full- time, year round, stable, unionized position with all the benefits in beautiful Nova Scotia. If you''''re an external load specialist, wildfire veteran, and bush pilot ready for stable government employmentbut not ready to slow downwe want to hear from you. Are you currently on a seasonal contract but do not know what your next step is? Apply now, start dates for incumbents can be negotiated to work around your current contract status. Qualifications and Experience You want your flying to mean something. And you want to be part of a tight-knit team where skill, safety, and service take priority. Required Qualifications: 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 drivers license or equivalent Strong Assets: 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 Pay Grade: ASP08 Salary Range: $4,622.88 - $5,253.27 Bi-Weekly Schedule: Hybrid - Mon-Fri, Week on week off, plus overtime. Must be willing to relocate to Nova Scotia. #J-18808-Ljbffr