New Posting - Canadian North

Canadian North is currently recruiting a Flight Dispatcher for the Calgary Office.  Competition No: FD12
Closing Date: May 31, 2012

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
 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

Additional Information:
To apply for this position, please use our Online Application found at http://www.canadiannorth.com/careers or fax your resume to 403.717.1532. Please include Flight Dispatcher – FD12 in the subject line.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only selected candidates will be contacted.

Canadian North Inc. is a subsidiary of NorTerra Inc. a holding and a management company jointly owned by Inuvialuit Development Corporation representing the Inuvialuit of the Western Arctic and Nunasi Corporation representing the Inuit of Nunavut. NorTerra Inc., and its subsidiary companies provide preferential employment and career development programs for its Inuit and Inuvialuit beneficiaries.

By submitting your resume you agree that it may be shared amongst NorTerra’s subsidiary companies (Canadian North Inc., Northern Transportation Company Ltd, Weldco-Beales Manufacturing Inc., Braden Burry Expediting Ltd and Northern Industrial Sales Ltd)