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Aerial Survey Aviation Services

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This subcontract for Aerial Survey Aviation Services involves performing flight operations for prime contractors supporting Boreal Caribou surveys for the Government of Ontario's Ministry of Natural Resources. The selected provider will execute aerial survey patterns using fixed-wing or rotary-wing aircraft to locate and track collared caribou groups within remote boreal environments. Key deliverables include the completion of specified flight hours and the successful observation of target wildlife. Qualified providers must hold a Commercial Pilot License and strictly adhere to all Occupational Health and Safety requirements pertaining to remote flight operations. The contract is based in Canada, with a response deadline of November 27, 2026.

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Aerial survey subcontract for Boreal Caribou tracking in Ontario, Canada by November 2026.

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Collar-targeted Boreal Caribou Group Demographic Classification Aerial Surveys

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Performs flight operations for prime contractors on Ontario Public Service (OPS) Boreal Caribou surveys. Executes aerial survey patterns to locate and track collared caribou groups in remote boreal environments using fixed-wing or rotary-wing aircraft suitable for low-altitude wildlife surveys. Requires Commercial Pilot License (CPL) and adherence to OHS requirements for remote flight operations. Delivers completed flight hours and target observation.

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