first officer - air transport LMIA requested
Posted on January 19, 2026 by Employer details Buffalo Airways
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Education: College/CEGEP. Aerospace, aeronautical and astronautical/space engineering. Aviation/airway management and operations. Work site environment: Commercial aviation. Outdoors. Bush pilot operation. Non-smoking. Forest firefighting. Extremely cold. Work setting: Rural area. Staff accommodation available. Staff accommodation provided. Remote location. Urban area. Various locations. Willing to relocate. Moving cargo. Airport. Tasks: Fly fixed wing aircrafts or helicopters. Follow emergency procedures to compensate for equipment malfunction or failure. Make in-flight repairs, such as replacing fuses and adjusting instruments. Monitor operation of engine and aircraft systems during flight. Record equipment malfunctions and corrective actions taken during flight. Report required repairs to ground maintenance personnel. Train licenced pilots for additional certification. Test new aircraft to evaluate performance. Train and prepare pilots for examination. Co-ordinate flight activities with ground crews and air-traffic control, inform crew members of flight and test procedures and direct activities of aircraft crew during flights. Conduct in-flight tests and monitor functioning of aircraft equipment and systems during flights. Conduct pre-flight inspection of aircraft and check passenger and cargo distribution to ensure that weight and balance specifications are met. Contact control towers for takeoff clearances, arrival instructions and other information. Maintain communications with flight dispatchers and weather forecasters and respond to and report in-flight emergencies and malfunctions. Prepare flight evaluation reports. Transport freight between aircraft and airport warehouse. Transport and handle dangerous goods. Relay information to pilots in flight. Marshall or tow aircraft to gate positions. Drive and operate ramp-servicing vehicles and equipment. Supervision: 1 to 2 people. Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses : Commercial Pilot Licence - fixed wing. First Aid Certificate. Airline Pilot Transport Licence - fixed wing. Flight instrument rating. Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Licence. Multi-instrument Flight Rating. Landplane and Seaplane Endorsements. Occupational Health and Safety Certificate. Equipment and machinery experience: Automated irrigation system. Bulk handling system. Forklift. Vehicle and equipment experience: Aircraft cargo doors. Security and safety: Bondable. Criminal record check. Medical exam. Transportation/travel information: Own vehicle. Valid driver's licence. Own transportation. Willing to travel. Public transportation is available. Willing to travel for extended periods. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment. Work under pressure. Tight deadlines. Physically demanding. Attention to detail. 20/20 vision. Ability to distinguish between colours. Own tools/equipment: Safety equipment/gear. Steel-toed safety boots. Gloves. Safety vest. Personal suitability: Excellent oral communication. Excellent written communication. Organized. Team player. Accurate. Client focus. Efficient interpersonal skills. Flexibility. Initiative. Judgement. Reliability. Values and ethics. Screening questions: Are you authorized to work in Canada?. Are you available for shift or on-call work?. Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?. Are you currently a student?. Are you willing to relocate for this position?. Do you have experience working in this field?. Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?. Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting?. Employment terms options: Early morning. Other: Use of artificial intelligence. Experience: 7 months to less than 1 year. Employment terms options: Evening. Shift. Flexible hours. Morning. On call. Day. Weekend. Overtime available. Health benefits: Dental plan. Disability benefits. Health care plan. Vision care benefits. Financial benefits: Bonus. Group insurance benefits.- Location Yellowknife, NTX1A 2R3
- Work location On site
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Salary$38,000YEAR annually / 1,000 hours per year
+ $.15 commission per mile Minimum wage is guaranteed - Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- Early morning, Morning, Day, Evening, Weekend, Shift, On call, Flexible hours, Overtime available
- Starts as soon as possible
- Benefits: Health benefits, Financial benefits, Long term benefits, Other benefits
- vacancies 3 vacancies
- Source Job Bank #3469887
Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) requested
The employer could not find a Canadian worker for this job and applied for a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) to hire a temporary foreign worker. Canadian workers, including Canadian citizens and permanent residents, are still encouraged to apply with a Job Bank Plus Account.
The employer’s LMIA application is currently under review by the Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) Program. To report abuse of the TFW Program, call the program’s tip line.
Overview
Languages
English or French
Education
- College/CEGEP
- Aerospace, aeronautical and astronautical/space engineering
- Aviation/airway management and operations
Experience
7 months to less than 1 year
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site environment
- Commercial aviation
- Outdoors
- Bush pilot operation
- Non-smoking
- Forest firefighting
- Extremely cold
Work setting
- Rural area
- Staff accommodation available
- Staff accommodation provided
- Remote location
- Urban area
- Various locations
- Willing to relocate
- Moving cargo
- Airport
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Fly fixed wing aircrafts or helicopters
- Follow emergency procedures to compensate for equipment malfunction or failure
- Make in-flight repairs, such as replacing fuses and adjusting instruments
- Monitor operation of engine and aircraft systems during flight
- Record equipment malfunctions and corrective actions taken during flight
- Report required repairs to ground maintenance personnel
- Train licenced pilots for additional certification
- Test new aircraft to evaluate performance
- Train and prepare pilots for examination
- Co-ordinate flight activities with ground crews and air-traffic control, inform crew members of flight and test procedures and direct activities of aircraft crew during flights
- Conduct in-flight tests and monitor functioning of aircraft equipment and systems during flights
- Conduct pre-flight inspection of aircraft and check passenger and cargo distribution to ensure that weight and balance specifications are met
- Contact control towers for takeoff clearances, arrival instructions and other information
- Maintain communications with flight dispatchers and weather forecasters and respond to and report in-flight emergencies and malfunctions
- Prepare flight evaluation reports
- Transport freight between aircraft and airport warehouse
- Transport and handle dangerous goods
- Relay information to pilots in flight
- Marshall or tow aircraft to gate positions
- Drive and operate ramp-servicing vehicles and equipment
Supervision
- 1 to 2 people
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Commercial Pilot Licence - fixed wing
- First Aid Certificate
- Airline Pilot Transport Licence - fixed wing
- Flight instrument rating
- Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Licence
- Multi-instrument Flight Rating
- Landplane and Seaplane Endorsements
- Occupational Health and Safety Certificate
Experience and specialization
Equipment and machinery experience
- Automated irrigation system
- Bulk handling system
- Forklift
Vehicle and equipment experience
- Aircraft cargo doors
Additional information
Security and safety
- Bondable
- Criminal record check
- Medical exam
Transportation/travel information
- Own vehicle
- Valid driver's licence
- Own transportation
- Willing to travel
- Public transportation is available
- Willing to travel for extended periods
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Tight deadlines
- Physically demanding
- Attention to detail
- 20/20 vision
- Ability to distinguish between colours
Own tools/equipment
- Safety equipment/gear
- Steel-toed safety boots
- Gloves
- Safety vest
Personal suitability
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Organized
- Team player
- Accurate
- Client focus
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Flexibility
- Initiative
- Judgement
- Reliability
- Values and ethics
Benefits
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
- Bonus
- Group insurance benefits
- Mileage paid
- Night shift premium
- Pension plan
- Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
Long term benefits
- Maternity and parental benefits
Other benefits
- Free parking available
- Learning/training paid by employer
- On-site amenities
- Other benefits
- Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
- Team building opportunities
- Transportation provided by employer
- Variable or compressed work week
- Wellness program
Employment groups
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:
Support for persons with disabilities
- Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for persons with disabilities
- Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for persons with disabilities
- Applies accessible and inclusive recruitment policies that accommodate persons with disabilities
Support for newcomers and refugees
- Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees
- Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.)
- Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees
- Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees
Support for Veterans
- Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Veterans
- Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Veterans
- Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for Veterans
- Recruits Veterans and other candidates with military experience through targeted hiring initiatives (for example: job fairs, outreach programs etc.)
- Assists with immediate transition needs of Veterans (for example: relocation, housing, etc.)
- Offers workshops, counselling services or other resources to help Veterans navigate their transition into the civilian workforce (for example: adapting to different organizational structures)
- Supports Veterans in translating their military skills and experience into the language of the civilian job market
- Offers flexible onboarding options to allow Veterans to gradually adapt to the civilian workplace (for example: gradually increasing hours and responsibilities, etc.)
Support for Indigenous people
- Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people
- Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers
- Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations
- Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers
- Facilitates access to Elders who can offer support and guidance to Indigenous workers
Support for mature workers
- Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports mature workers
- Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination
- Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers
- Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for mature workers
- Offers phased retirement options that allow mature workers to gradually reduce their workload (for example: flexible or reduced work hours, part time employment, project-based or seasonal work, etc.)
- Provides workspace accommodations, such as age-appropriate ergonomic considerations, to meet the physical needs of mature workers (for example: adjustable desks and chairs, accessible parking, etc.)
Supports for visible minorities
- Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports members of visible minorities
- Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)
- Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees
- Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities
Who can apply for this job?
You can apply if you are:
- a Canadian citizen
- a permanent resident of Canada
- a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit
Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.
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