About the position
DutiesThe Deputy Chief Pilot, Rotary Wing Operations (DCP-RW) reports to the Chief Pilot, Rotary Wing Operations.
The DCP-RW assists in the supervision of ASD Helicopter Pilots and all helicopter pilots in matters concerned with ASD flight operations and training.
Responsibilities
The DCP-RW is responsible for the following:
• Auditing of pilot training files.
• The Flight and Duty tracking program for all CCG helicopter Pilots and Company Training Pilots.
• Matters relating to the Maintenance Control Manual and Limited Certification Authority.
• Other activities delegated by the Chief Pilot.
Other Responsibilities
The DCP-RW also:
• May act as Pilot in Command (PIC), training pilot and/or Company Approved Check Pilot on selected aircraft.
• May act as “relief pilot” on CCG aircraft in the regions.
• Conducts maintenance test flights and post overhaul flights on ASD and CCG aircraft.
• Acts as CP and liaises with regional management personnel and CCG, as required.
• Makes recommendations with respect to changes to Company training programs and the Company Operations Manual.
Work environmentThe Canadian Coast Guard is a special operating agency within the Department of National Defence. We work to ensure the safety of mariners in Canadian waters and protect Canada’s marine environment. We are proud to celebrate our diversity and our commitment to values and ethics – we recognize our employees for a variety of achievements, including Excellence in Values and Innovation, and offer wide-ranging career opportunities.
The Canadian Coast Guard Aircraft Services Directorate specifically provides critical safety and security services to Canadians. We operate a diverse fleet of fixed- and rotary wing aircraft across Canada and internationally. Our helicopters are a key part of the Canadian Coast Guard's response capability and assist with a wide range of operations, programs, and services, including Aids to Navigation, Marine Communication and Traffic Servies, Icebreaking, Environmental Response, Search and rescue, Science and Conservation and protection.
The Rotary Wing Deputy Chief Pilot is part of our Leadership team and supports the Chief Pilot in the service delivery of safe and efficient operations of the rotary wing aircraft. Amongst others, this involves the supervision of all helicopter pilots in matters concerned with ASD flight operations and training. They will be qualified and remain current as Pilotin-command on at least one of ASD’s helicopter types and may act as a training and/or check pilot and as a relief pilot on ASD aircraft in the regions.
What do we offer?
🍁 At DND we foster a work environment where employees have opportunities to grow, learn, progress in their careers, and have job satisfaction over the long-term. You’ll enjoy:
✅ A career among a dynamic and dedicated team
✅ Opportunities for advancement
✅ A diverse, respectful, and inclusive work environment
✅ A total benefits package including a competitive salary, health and dental insurance plans, pension plan and a variety of leave entitlements
Intent of the process
The intent of this process is to fill one (1) position on an indeterminate (permanent) basis in Ottawa, ON.
A pool of partially or essentially qualified candidates may be established through this process and used to staff identical or similar positions with various language profiles, operational requirements, and conditions of employment at the Department of National Defence.
Positions to be filled
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📢 How does this work?
✅ Step 1: Read the entire advertisement. Want to join our team? Let us know you’re interested! Click “Apply”
✅ Step 2: Tell us about yourself! Attach your resume and answer the screening questions in the online application.
✅ Step 3: We will carefully review all your qualifications. If your talent matches one of our immediate or upcoming opportunities, we may contact you for further information or assessment.
Creating an environment where diverse perspectives are valued begins with self-declaration. Count yourself in and self-declare by identifying to which employment equity group(s) you belong. In order to self-declare, please ensure to indicate this by checking off the appropriate box within the online application as part of the Employment Equity section.
▶ Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.
▶ Our organization will only accept on-line applications for this opportunity. Please click “Apply” to submit your application. If there are limitations or special circumstances preventing you from submitting your application via the GC Jobs online portal, you must contact us and receive approval to apply via an alternate means PRIOR to the closing date.
▶ Depending on the position being staffed:
↪ Additional qualifications, operational requirements and/or conditions of employment may be required
↪ Varying degrees of breadth and depth of experience may be deemed essential
↪ Asset qualifications may be invoked as essential qualifications
↪ You may be contacted and asked to submit information or be further assessed
▶ Applicants who apply to this selection process must include in their application a valid email address and make sure that this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users.
▶ All information obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to close of process, may be used to evaluate the applicants. Your overall conduct and communications, including email correspondence, may be used in the assessment of qualifications and competencies.
▶ The information you provide in this application must be true and may be verified. Any false information may result in the rejection of your application and/or not hiring you. Please only check off the locations that you are truly willing and able to work from. Choosing a location that you are not truly willing and able to work from slows down the process and impacts our ability to staff positions within the Department. By submitting an application, you are confirming that you are either currently living in one of these locations or are willing to relocate to them.
▶ To ensure the integrity of the selection process, the content and questions of the assessment must remain confidential. Please do not discuss or share the assessment content with anyone, including other candidates. You must complete the assessment, including screening questions, by yourself, without the help of others, including the use of unapproved internet resources and artificial intelligence. Any violation may result in potential consequences which could include your elimination from this selection process.
▶ If, at any point in this process or upon qualifying in this process, your Values and Ethics do not align with that of the Department of National Defence and Canadian Forces Code of Values and Ethics and Values and Ethics Code for the Public Sector, you will be eliminated from further consideration in this process. (Copy and paste these links in your browser for more information): https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/services/benefits-military/defence-ethics/policies-publications/code-value-ethics.html AND https://www.tbs-sct.canada.ca/pol/doc-eng.aspx?id=25049)
You need (essential for the job)
Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following
EDUCATION
A secondary school diploma or employer-approved alternatives (see Note 1).
Note 1: The employer-approved alternatives to a secondary school diploma are:
• A satisfactory score on the Public Service Commission test approved as an alternative to a secondary school diploma; or
• An acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.
Candidates who already meet both of the following criteria must be accepted as meeting the secondary school diploma requirement:
• Candidates who have achieved a satisfactory score on the Public Service Commission test approved as an alternative to a secondary school diploma; and
• Candidates who have been appointed or deployed for an indeterminate period to a position in the AO group.
The opportunity to be assessed by at least one of the two employer-approved alternatives must be offered to candidates who have not previously met the secondary school diploma requirement.
Candidates who were appointed or deployed on an indeterminate basis using an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience meet the secondary school requirement for the AO group only and must be reassessed for entry to other classifications on the basis of this alternative.
Learn more about degree equivalency.
OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION:
• Possession of a valid Canadian Airline Transport Pilot License - Helicopter Category with valid Group 4 Instrument Rating.
• Possession of a valid Restricted Radio- Telephone Operators certificate (endorsed Aeronautical).
• Possession of a valid Category 1 aviation medical.
EXPERIENCE
• Minimum experience of 3500 hours as a pilot in helicopters including at least 2000 hours as Pilot in Command of helicopters.
• Have at least three years experience as Pilot-in-Command of Multi-Engine helicopters and a minimum of 500 hours multi-engine PIC time in helicopters).
• Have current or previous experience in multi-pilot operations (min. 500 hours MP operations).
• Experience in the management of flight operations or flight training services.
• Experience in providing guidance to senior management on training, operations or aviation administration issues.
• Clean personal aviation record that does not include two or more convictions under the Canadian Aviation Regulations or any conviction under Subsection 7.3(1) of the Aeronautics Act.
Applied / assessed at a later date
COMPETENCIES
• Mobilizing People
• Demonstrating Integrity and Respect
• Collaborating with Partners and Stakeholders
• Promoting Innovation and Guiding Change
• Achieving Results
ABILITIES
• Ability to supervise a team.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally.
• Ability to plan, organize, and supervise projects.
• Ability to develop documentation related to commercial helicopter operations and pilot training, including policies, procedures and training programs.
Language requirements (essential for the job)
Applied / assessed at a later date
Various language requirements - Bilingual Imperative CBC/CBC
Bilingual Non-Imperative CBC/CBC
If an insufficient number of qualified candidates meet the linguistic profile of bilingual imperative (CBC/CBC), non-imperative appointments may be considered. We encourage all potential candidates to submit their application regardless of their linguistic abilities.
•The language requirements for these supervisory positions are in line with the updates to the Official Languages Act. As of June 20, 2025, all supervisory positions with subordinates in bilingual regions will require a linguistic profile of CBC/CBC. Supervisory positions without subordinates in bilingual regions may require a lower profile.
•Copy and paste this link into your browser to see the list of bilingual regions in Canada: https://www.canada.ca/en/treasury-board-secretariat/services/values-ethics/official-languages/list-bilingual-regions-canada-language-of-work-purposes.html
Learn more about language requirements.
You may need (asset qualifications)
May be applied / assessed at a later date
ASSET QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION
Graduation with an acceptable degree or diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution in Aviation Management or an aviation related field.
EXPERIENCE
• Experience in managing financial resources.
• Experience in managing human resources.
• Experience with computerized Flight Crew management and/or Flight and Duty Time management systems.
• Experience with, or knowledge of Computer-Based Learning Management and Qualification Management systems.
• Experience in supervision of flight crew.
Organizational Needs
▶ The Department of National Defence is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive team that reflects Canada's population.
To achieve a representative workforce, selection may be based on qualified candidates self-declaring as belonging to one or more of the designated groups: Indigenous Peoples, members of visible minorities, persons with disabilities, and women.
We encourage you to indicate if you belong to any of the designated groups when you apply.
▶ As means to support our military families, consideration may first be given to the spouses or common-law partners of serving Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members.