Jobs 2023 Flight Dispatcher Canadian North

Flight Dispatcher
Canadian North
Ottawa, Ontario, Kanada

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Skills and Qualifications:
Include, but not limited to, the following minimum skills and qualifications:

• 21 years of age (Transport Canada requirement);
• Completion of Transport Canada Flight Dispatcher’s Generic Exams (FDMET, FDOPS);
• Valid Radiotelephone Operators Certificate;
• Post Secondary Education (2 years);
• Two (2) years of previous experience;
• Post Secondary Education in a field related to Aviation or Meteorology an asset;
• Transport Canada (or FAA) Flight Dispatcher Certification or Pilot’s License considered an asset
• Working knowledge and understanding of the Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARS) and Standards (CASS);
• Proficiency with Navblue products, AIMS, Sabre, Fusion and Microsoft applications an asset;
• Superior verbal communication skills, both listening and speaking;
• Ability to work in a high pressure environment;
• Excellent interpersonal and adaptability skills;
• Ability to work day, evening, and night shifts in a 24-7 operational environment with a willingness to work overtime as required;
• Ability to travel to remote Northern communities when required;
• 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.

Duties and Responsibilities:
Interested candidates should be able to perform the following duties and responsibilities:

• Exercise safe and efficient operational control over all flights operating under Type A dispatch authority, in conjunction with the Pilot In Command and in accordance with CARs and other foreign regulations;
• Provide flight planning, route analysis and fuel calculations;
• Revise and communicate Operational Flight Plan changes and amendments to the Pilot In Command as required in a co-authority dispatch environment;
• Monitor and assess meteorological information disseminated through various weather agencies;
• Flight Watch responsibilities as stipulated by the CARS and CASS;
• Provide in depth briefings to flight crews, duty managers, and other operational staff and management as required;
• Ensure aircraft limitations are adhered to and communicated with flight operations and maintenance personnel;
• Coordinate with Air Traffic Control Services regarding Operational Flight Plan requirements and any related changes and/or revisions;
• Other duties as assigned.

IS THIS THE JOB FOR YOU?
Apply in writing with a cover letter and résumé to:
Canadian North Human Resources Department
Email: recruit@canadiannorth.com