ATR-42 First Officer
About the role
At Canadian North, we don't just fly planes, we connect people, deliver essential goods, and support 25 northern communities that rely on us every day. Whether you're on the ground or in the air, working with us means being part of something bigger.
You'll help strengthen communities, honor Indigenous cultures, and bring vital services to some of the most remote and remarkable places in Canada.
Why You’ll Love Working With Us
Purpose-Driven Work – Your skills keep northern communities connected
Competitive Pay & Benefits – Comprehensive medical, dental, and retirement plan
Discounted Travel + Free Travel Passes – Enjoy worldwide flight privileges after probation
Career Growth – Build your aviation career with the trusted airline of the Arctic
About the position
Whether landing on a gravel runway, or travelling coast to coast to coast, being a Pilot for Canadian North is a job like no other. The variety of a robust scheduled passenger and cargo network throughout the Canadian Arctic combined with a diverse charter program allows our Pilots to see and experience it all.
Canadian North operates a versatile and well-equipped fleet consisting of the 737 Classic and NG series as well as the ATR 42 and 72. Our 737 operations are based out of Calgary, Edmonton and Ottawa. While our ATR operations are based out of Yellowknife and Ottawa. Ottawa-based ATR pilots will generally be deployed to support our operations in Iqaluit with 6–14-day pairings.
Canadian North connects people and delivers essential cargo to the north and beyond. Fulfilling Canadian North’s mission of making life better in the communities we serve, appeal to your sense of adventure all while making safety your number one priority.
Requirements
- High School Diploma;
- No previous experience required;
- 750 hours total time or 250 hours total time for graduates of a recognized aviation degree/diploma program (or similar);
- Transport Canada Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) with completion of either a valid IATRA or SARON and SAMRA exams;
- Valid Transport Canada Group 1 Instrument Rating;
- Valid Transport Canada Category 1 Medical Certificate;
- Legally entitled to work in Canada;
- Current valid passport or Canadian Permanent Resident Card if you are not a holder of a Canadian passport;
- All required visas or travel documents allowing you to freely travel unrestricted;
- Ability to communicate in Inuktut a definite asset;
- Ability to obtain and retain an Airport Restricted Area Identity Card in accordance with the Airport Restricted Area Access Clearance Program regulated by Transport Canada.
Package highlights
- Extended health, dental, and life insurance (after 1 month)
- Short- & long-term disability coverage (after 1 month)
- Retirement savings plan (after 6 months)
- Travel privileges with Canadian North (after 1 month) and partner airlines (after 6 months)
- Cargo shipping privileges (per company policy)
- Generous paid vacation
- Opportunities for advancement within a trusted Canadian airline
- Canadian North offers a competitive compensation package, including benefits, retirement savings and travel perks. This role provides a unique opportunity to contribute to sustainable growth and cultural preservation within northern communities.
- Pilots that reside more than one hundred and fifty kilometers (150 km) from their Base will be reimbursed up to five hundred dollars ($500.00) per direction to a maximum of two thousand dollars ($2000.00) per month to assist with the cost of travel from their home to their Base or assigned work location.
