PC12 EMS FIRST OFFICER
Reference #: 2026-118
Strong. Proud. Uplifting.
At Ornge, we believe that ordinary people can do extraordinary things.
Each day, we connect communities with critical care across Ontario, Canada. In the air and by land, our teams deliver equity in emergency response, uplifting the lives of those in our care.
We are excited to onboard individuals who bring energy, enthusiasm, and professionalism to our growing group of difference-makers and life-changers.
Discover Ontario, Canada, and an exciting career with Ornge.
Position Title
PC12 EMS First Officer
Department/Section
Aviation
Employment Status
Permanent Full Time
Targeted Salary Range
$77,763.97-$100,516.47/year as per Collective Bargaining Agreement (OPEIU)
Location
Ontario Locations:
Sioux Lookout, Sudbury, Thunder Bay, and Timmins
Posting Open Date
September 10, 2026
Posting Close Date
October 3, 2026
The targeted salary range is supplemented by a competitive total rewards package.
Uplift Your Career at Ornge
Take your career to new heights as a professional and seasoned Fixed Wing First Officer with Ornge. We are Ontario’s air ambulance and critical care transport provider. Dedicated to innovation, timeliness and exceptional delivery of care, a dynamic, diverse, and challenging career in Aviation excellence awaits.
We are: One unified team, leaders in health equity, we save lives and preserve health.
Looking for a career and being a part of meaningful, impactful, and inspiring work? Look no further, the opportunity to join our team is here! We’ve got you covered!
Competitive pay
Comprehensive benefits
Premium defined contribution pension plan
Corporate perks and discount programs
Position Summary:
PC 12 EMS First Officers are responsible for all aspects of aircraft operation including crew and passenger safety, and must be able to fly in varying conditions, handle pressure well, and be flexible and adaptable. They are responsible for following all applicable policies and Standard Operating Procedures. Ornge aircraft are province wide resources and aviation personnel may be required to provide flight support at bases other than the home base where demand arises. All Ornge pilots are required to complete the company’s training program and successfully pass a PPC/IFT check conducted by a Transport Canada Inspector or Approved Check Pilot.
Qualifications:
- Valid Commercial Pilot Licence (issued by Transport Canada)
- A minimum of 500 hours of flight experience
- Group 1 or 3 IFR rating
- Valid Category 1 Medical.
- Valid Canadian Passport or ability to work in Canada and unrestricted ability to travel to the USA.
- Preference will be given to those with 500 PIC time.
- Required: A satisfactory criminal record search and Immunization records with required vaccinations.
Hours and Location of Work:
- Pilots are required to work various shifts (standard 12 hours) and overtime, including day and night shifts and weekends in a 24/7 environment, including days, afternoons and nights on weekdays, weekends, and statutory holidays.
- During the course of their shift duties, pilots are occasionally required to overnight away from their home base.
- Successful candidates must live or be willing to relocate within close proximity to the assigned base location, and reside or have a location that permits compliance with the CARs rest requirements between shifts and allows for arrival at their assigned base within 1.0 hour of callout when on an on-call shift; and
- Employees may be required to use respiratory protective equipment, and they shall co-operate in attaining an effective fit of the equipment and in particular, be clean shaven to ensure an effective facial seal to provide for the health and safety of all employees.
Total Rewards:
- Comprehensive Health, Dental and Vision Benefit Plan.
- Uniform Provided.
- 24/7 Employee and Family Assistance Program.
- Defined Contribution Plan.
- Three Paid Personal Days.
- Vacation time starting at 7 shifts (pro-rated) in the first year and 10 shifts in the second year.
- PERKS! Employee Promotional Programs relating to personal phone plans, furniture, home/car insurance, travel, fitness, attractions and more!
At Ornge, we are:
- Community connectors.
- Equity in healthcare.
- Strong in our convictions.
- Proud of the services we provide.
- Uplifting in our mission, values, and services.
You can expect us to be:
- Competitive in pay, benefits, vacation time and more.
- Promoters of diversity.
- Champions of inclusivity and accessibility.
- Committed to your career advancement.
- A tight-knit, supportive culture.
A bit about you:
- You are driven by our collective desire to make a difference.
- Excited by problem solving and excels at in-the-moment decision making.
- Teamwork has always been where you thrive.
- You are ready to put your skills into action in a fast-paced environment.
What’s next:
- If you are ready to uplift lives, apply directly online.
- On apply, we’ll send you an email on how to check your application status within Jobvite.
- Ornge is committed to providing accessible accommodations in compliance with Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please email us at [email protected].
- Ornge encourages applications from candidates identifying as a member of a traditionally underrepresented group including First Nations, Métis, Inuit, and urban Indigenous peoples; Francophone persons; Black and racialized persons; members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities; and persons with disabilities.
- Ornge communicates with candidates for job openings by email and does not incorporate AI technology in its recruitment process. Applicants are responsible to check their email for updates and ensure they can receive messages from unfamiliar senders. We send time-sensitive information via email; it is important for applicants to check their email frequently. If we do not receive a response from applicants, we will assume that they are no longer interested in the position, resulting in the removal of their application from the competition.
- Learn more by visiting www.ornge.ca/fwpilot
- Note: Ornge Air does not require a training bond
Are you ready to pursue a career that has a profound impact on communities across Ontario, Canada? Join us.
Ornge. Lives uplifted.
