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Contract - UAS Pilot

  • Canada
  • Remote
  • Posted Sep 11, 2026
  • 1 position

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Employment type
Contract
Experience level
Mid-level · 2+ years
Minimum education
Professional degree
Apply by
Oct 10, 2026
Posting language
English
Working hours
40 hours per week
Location requirements
Country, Alberta, Canada
Seniority
Mid-Senior level
Application method
Direct apply is available

Job summary

Collaborate on a contract basis to conduct drone service projects across various sectors including agriculture, infrastructure, and industrial inspections. Navigate the skies to perform specialized aerial data collection and hotspot detection.

Job details

About the role: Join Candrone’s Contract Pilot Directory in Alberta This is not a full-time position or a guarantee of any work. Are you an experienced pilot with a passion for innovation and a knack for navigating the skies? If so, we invite you to join Candrone’s Contract Pilot Directory. As a leading pioneer in the drone industry, Candrone is constantly seeking skilled pilots to collaborate with on a contract basis. Our service projects span a wide range of sectors, from agriculture and infrastructure to environmental and industrial inspections. Requirements for the opportunity: Advanced RPAS Operators Certificate Certified Level 1 Thermography or ability to acquire before being placed on deployments Ability to pass the GRID test for hotspot detection Minimum 1 year drone piloting experience Ability to drive a rental vehicle with no restrictions. This includes being 25+ years in age and having a valid driver’s license. Resident of Alberta, preferably Edmonton or northern area. Basic computer / GIS knowledge – Microsoft Suite, QGIS, Google Earth. Ability to lift up to 50lb. Flexible schedule to meet the ongoing needs of our contracts. The nice to haves for the opportunity: Valid Transport Canada L1C (Level 1 Complex) RPAS Drone Pilot’s License. First responder background / training. Military background. First aid training. ROC-A (Restricted Operator Certificate) Radio license.

What you’ll do

Collaborate on a contract basis to conduct drone service projects across various sectors including agriculture, infrastructure, and industrial inspections. Navigate the skies to perform specialized aerial data collection and hotspot detection.

Requirements

Candidates must have an Advanced RPAS Operators Certificate, at least one year of piloting experience, and be residents of Alberta. Level 1 Thermography certification and a valid driver's license are also required.

Listed skills

  • First Aid · Preferred
  • Organization · Preferred
  • Basic Computer · Preferred
  • Microsoft · Preferred
  • Attention to detail · Preferred
  • Time · Preferred
  • Resident · Preferred
  • Flexible · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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  • Drone Piloting
  • Thermography
  • Hotspot Detection
  • GIS
  • Microsoft Suite
  • QGIS
  • Google Earth
  • RPAS Operation

Job areas

  • Transportation
  • Engineering
  • Agriculture
  • Environmental & Sustainability
  • Manufacturing

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