TC Energy | Pilot

Job Title: Permanent Pilot

TC Energy is seeking a dedicated and experienced Pilot to join its utility aviation team in Bolton, Ontario. This full-time, permanent position supports critical energy infrastructure operations across Canada and the USA. The successful candidate will contribute to a safe, reliable, and sustainable aviation operation.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as Pilot in Command or delegate as directed by the base manager or Chief Pilot.
• Ensure the safe operation of the helicopter and the safety of all personnel during flight operations.
• Liaise with business lines to determine flight operation requirements and deliver technical expertise.
• Conduct comprehensive safety briefings, including emergency procedures and equipment usage.
• Perform detailed pre-flight planning, including load limit adherence and secure cargo management.
• Complete administrative requirements, including duty time logs, document control, and expense management.
• Participate in the company’s Safety Management System by reporting hazards and assisting in corrective actions.
• Support pipeline transmission operations, including accepting work away from base for up to 3-week periods and adjusting schedules for emergency requirements.
• Maintain compliance with the TC Energy code of conduct.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Class 1 Aviation Medical Certificate.
• Valid Commercial (or higher) Canadian pilot license.
• Minimum of 3,000 flight hours on turbine-powered helicopters.
• Experience in two-crew operations.
• Restricted Radiotelephone Operator License.
• Specific experience on AS350B3, H125, BH206 L4, and BH206 JetRanger aircraft.
• Recent "Flying in the Wires" training.
• Ability to perform low-level patrol operations.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Preferred Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of Canadian Air Regulations, including remote and high-density airspace operations.
• Direct experience conducting pipeline patrols.
• Strong proficiency in weather reporting, GPS and electronic mapping navigation, weather minima, and radio communication.
• Competence with modern electronic systems and document control software.
• Demonstrated communication, public relations, and technical writing skills.
• Proven sound judgment and decisiveness in high-stress and emergency scenarios.
• Current First Aid certification.
• Clean accident and incident record.

Additional Requirements

• Must possess valid authorization for international travel (Canada, USA, and Mexico).
• Successful completion of a pre-employment medical screening, including drug and alcohol testing.
• Maintain a valid driver's license and provide a driver’s abstract for review.
• Ability to travel frequently, with overnight stays away from home base estimated at 50% of the work schedule.
• Must hold or be eligible for a valid passport.
• Submission to criminal background checks.
• Ability to work a variable schedule, including weekends.
• Must reside within a reasonable driving distance of the TC Energy Bolton hangar.