New Posting - Canadian North

Canadian North is currently recruiting a Flight Dispatcher for the Calgary base. 

Responsibilities: 
 Preflight preparation and Flight Watch within assigned routes
 Develop, review, authorize, issue and revise operational flight plans for all Canadian North flights as required, inclusive of training and test flight operation
 Determine operating conditions and requirements for each flight
 Final flight planning including route analysis and calculation of fuel requirements
 Analyze operational conditions and identify opportunities that may benefit, constrain or impede operational capabilities
 Provide crew briefings
 Communicate to Air Traffic Control Services all operational flight plan requirements
 Report deviations from standard, which could impact schedule down line
 Coordinate with maintenance control on any MEL items or aircraft issues, including the routing of Canadian North aircraft
 Actively participate in the Company’s Safety Management Systems program and demonstrate knowledge of employee responsibilities regarding safety
 Other duties as assigned and/or department specific 

Qualifications: 
 Must have written and passed both Transport Canada Flight Dispatch Generic Exams
 Must hold a valid Air Operator Radio License
 Must be a Canadian citizen or landed immigrant 
 Must be minimum 21 years of age as required by Transport Canada 
 Demonstrated good working knowledge of general computer and software applications
 Demonstrated success in multi tasking during high stress situations with minimal supervision
 Proven ability to work independently in a fast paced dynamic environment
 Flexible with the ability to work shift work
 Demonstrated excellence in prioritizing and organizational skills
 Strong interpersonal skills 
 Demonstrated excellence in communication skills including ability to communicate in a clear, accurate, concise and professional manner 
 At least one (1) year dispatch experience in a (CARS 705) Type A or B operational control system preferred
 FAA Dispatch license, considered an asset
 Commercial Pilot License, considered an asset 
 Flight Service Specialist experience, considered an asset
Department: Operations
Base: Calgary, AB 
Reports To: Manager, Flight Dispatch
Posting: Internal & External 
Competition No: FD14

Additional Information: 

Please visit www.canadiannorth.com/careers to apply. 
Please include Flight Dispatcher – FD14 in the subject line.

*We thank all candidates for interest, however only those invited for an interview will be notified**