Opportunity Are you looking for a fast-paced job with the opportunity to work with some of the most advanced communication and computer systems in the world? As a Naval Communicator in the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF), you’ll play an integral role on Canadian destroyers, frigates and submarines. Overview Naval Communicators establish and manage all external voice, radio teletype and data circuits to provide real-time tactical information in support of operations. They maintain communications with national and allied networks over radio frequencies required for mission coordination, using tactical line-of-sight, long-range and satellite communications. Their primary duties include: Radio-teletype Computer networking Satellite, tactical voice and visual communications Classified and unclassified computer networks Computer-based message processing networks Radio communication control systems Supporting high-speed data and imagery exchanges Tactical signalling and ship manoeuvring advisory Encoding and decoding signals Naval Communicators work with their fellow shipmates in out-of-occupation duties such as watch-keeper or sentry. They may also act as line handlers or ship-hands for entering and leaving the harbour. They participate in search and rescue events, take part in emergency response for security watches and routinely perform ship maintenance and repairs. If necessary, a Naval Communicator may serve as a member of the Naval Boarding Party to inspect the cargo of suspect vessels and detain the vessel’s crew during inspections. To be eligible to apply to the CAF, you must: Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident living in Canada; Be at least 18 years old (17 years old with parental consent), except: For the Paid Education programs—you may be 16 years old (with parental consent); For the Primary Reserves—you may be 16 years old (with parental consent) and must be enrolled as a full-time student; Have completed at least Grade 10 or Secondaire IV in Québec (some jobs need higher levels of education). Work Environment While on board ships, Naval Communicators experience the unique adventures and challenges that come with work at sea, such as rough waters and shift work. They work primarily in the Communications Control Room, Operations Room, on the Bridge and the Flag Deck. When employed ashore, Naval Communicators work in office-like conditions in a high-security environment, typically a restricted-access communications facility. They may work in various duties, such as providing communications support to ships and shore establishments, assisting in the communications flow in Naval Radio Stations, or instructing in Recruit, Leadership or Communication Schools. Basic Military Qualification The first stage of training is the Basic Military Qualification course, or Basic Training, held at the Canadian Forces Leadership and Recruit School in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Québec, or through various training establishments across Canada from Esquimalt, British Columbia, to Halifax, Nova Scotia. This training provides the basic core skills and knowledge common to all trades. One main goal of this course is to ensure all recruits maintain the CAF physical fitness standard; as a result, the training is physically demanding but achievable. Naval Environmental Training Naval recruits attend Naval Fleet School Pacific in Esquimalt, British Columbia, or Naval Fleet School Atlantic in Halifax, Nova Scotia, for approximately five weeks. Training includes the following topics: Perform General Duties in the Naval Environment Perform as a Member of the Force Protection Team Perform as a Member of the Damage Control Organization Carry Out Survival Drills Naval Communicator Training Naval Communicators attend Naval Fleet School Pacific in Esquimalt, British Columbia. Training takes around 29 weeks and includes: Communications security Information systems security Basic communication procedures, such as: Basic radio theory and computer skills A Plus and Network Plus curriculum Keyboarding and message processing Frequency management Operating radio communication equipment Fleet manoeuvring Available Specialty Training Naval Communicators may be offered the opportunity to develop specialized skills through formal courses and on-the-job training for topics like: Naval Boarding Party Basic Submarine Qualification Ship’s Team Diver Instructional Techniques Available Advanced Training As they progress in their career, Naval Communicators who demonstrate the required ability and potential may be offered advanced training. Available courses include: Computer Operation (Message Handling) Local Area Network Administrator Advanced Cryptography Communications Policy Directive Planning and Implementation Tactical Communication Plan Preparation and Execution Communications Security Information Systems Security Frequency Management Advanced Fleet Tactical Manoeuvring Leadership and Management Required Education The minimum required education to apply for this position is the completion of the provincial requirements for Grade 10 or Secondaire IV in Québec. Foreign education may be accepted. Direct Entry Plan If you already have a university or college diploma, the CAF will decide if your academic program matches the criteria for this job and may place you directly into the necessary on-the-job training program following basic training. Basic training is required before being assigned.Please note that, if successful in the application process, you will be entering service in either the Regular Force (full-time employment) or Primary Reserve Force (part-time employment) of the Canadian Armed Forces as a military member.• Regular Force: Upon completion of all required training, you will be assigned to your first base. While there is some flexibility with regards to postings (relocations), accommodations can’t always be made, and therefore, you can likely expect to move at some point in your career.• Primary Reserve Force: You will be joining the Primary Reserve Force through a specific Reserve unit. Outside of training, your chosen Reserve unit will be your workplace on a part time basis, and you will not be obligated to relocate to a different base. As part of the Primary Reserve Force, you typically work one night per week and some weekends with possibilities of full-time employment.To learn more about the various ways to join the Canadian Armed Forces, visit: https://forces.ca/en/how-to-join/#wj Join the CAF To learn more about becoming a Naval Communicator, visit www.forces.ca, talk to a recruiter at a centre near you or call 1-800-856-8488. Explore over 100 different career opportunities at www.forces.ca/en/careers.
Opportunity Are you searching for a truly unique engineering challenge? Weapons Engineering Technicians for the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) get to put their skills to the test with high-tech equipment like satellite dishes, radar systems and Naval armaments. Overview Weapons Engineering Technicians are responsible for the corrective and planned maintenance activities onboard a ship for weapons, communications, radar and marine navigation systems. Their primary responsibilities include: Monitoring and evaluating electronic equipment Operating diagnostic systems, specialized tools and test equipment Performing diagnostic analysis on components and systems Repairing faulty electronic equipment Inspecting, maintaining and installing electronic components Compiling logs, reports and maintenance documentation Reading and interpreting electronic drawings To be eligible for a position with the Canadian Armed Forces, you must: Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident living in Canada; Be at least 18 years old (17 years old with parental consent), except: For the Paid Education programs—you may be 16 years old (with parental consent); For the Primary Reserves—you may be 16 years old (with parental consent) and must be enrolled as a full-time student; Have completed at least Grade 10 or Secondaire IV in Québec (some jobs need higher levels of education). Paid Education Options Non-commissioned Member (NCM) Subsidized Training and Education Program (STEP) Because this position requires specialty training, the CAF will pay successful recruits to attend the diploma program at an approved Canadian college. NCM STEP students attend basic training and on-the-job training during the summer months. They receive full-time salaries, including medical and dental care, along with full pay in exchange for working with the CAF for a period of time. If you choose to apply to this program, you must apply both to the CAF and the appropriate college. Work Environment Weapons Engineering Technicians spend much of their career on board ships with “home ports” in Halifax, Nova Scotia, or Esquimalt, British Columbia. They experience exciting adventures and unique challenges that come with working at sea, such as performing tasks in small, dimly lit spaces or on open decks for repairs and maintenance. Technicians usually work the regular day shift on board the ship they are assigned to. In addition to their usual duties, they may perform out-of-occupation duties such as cleaning, painting, working in the cafeteria and loading supplies. Basic Military Qualification The first stage of training is the Basic Military Qualification course, or Basic Training, held at the Canadian Forces Leadership and Recruit School in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Québec, or through various training establishments across Canada from Esquimalt, British Columbia, to Halifax, Nova Scotia. This training provides the basic core skills and knowledge common to all trades. One main goal of this course is to ensure all recruits maintain the CAF physical fitness standard; as a result, the training is physically demanding but achievable. Naval Environmental Training Naval recruits attend Naval Fleet School Pacific in Esquimalt, British Columbia, or Naval Fleet School Atlantic in Halifax, Nova Scotia, for approximately five weeks. Training includes the following topics: Perform General Duties in the Naval Environment Perform as a Member of the Force Protection Team Perform as a Member of the Damage Control Organization Carry Out Survival Drills Weapons Engineering Technician Training Weapons Engineering Technicians will attend academic training at Naval Fleet School Atlantic in Halifax, Nova Scotia, before proceeding with application training. Application training can be completed either in Halifax, Nova Scotia, or Esquimalt, British Columbia. Both the academic and applications training will take approximately nine months to complete and includes the following: Academic Upgrading (Primarily Math and Physics) Electrical and Electronics Theory Communications Theory and Applications Radar Theory and Applications Sonar Theory and Applications Shipboard Weapons System Theory Ammunition Handling and Safety Hand Tools, Electrical Meters and Diagnostic Equipment Available Specialty Training Weapons Engineering Technicians may be offered the opportunity to develop specialized skills through formal courses and on-the-job training for topics like: Side Scan Sonar Operation Video Conferencing Terminal Maintainer High-Reliability Soldering Explosives Safety Inspection Fibre Optics Required Education The minimum required education to apply for this position is the completion of the provincial requirements for Grade 10 or Secondaire IV in Québec, including: Grade 10 Applied Math (Mathématiques 426 or TS 4) A Physics course at any level is an asset but not required Foreign education may be accepted Direct Entry Plan Ideal candidates will already have a diploma or Red Seal for a related civilian trade. If you already have a university or college diploma, the CAF will decide if your academic program matches the criteria for this job and may optimize your progression following basic training. Basic training is required before being assigned. Please note that, if successful in the application process, you will be entering service in the Regular Force of the Canadian Armed Forces as a military member (full-time employment). Upon completion of all required training, you will be assigned to your first base. While there is some flexibility with regards to postings (relocations), accommodations can’t always be made, and therefore, you can likely expect to move at some point in your career. To learn more about the various ways to join the Canadian Armed Forces, visit: https://forces.ca/en/how-to-join/#wj Join the CAF To learn more about becoming a Weapons Engineering Technician, visit www.forces.ca, talk to a recruiter at a centre near you or call 1-800-856-8488. Explore over 100 different career opportunities at www.forces.ca/en/careers.
Overview As a member of the military, Naval Combat Information Operators are responsible for the operation of all shipboard surveillance radars and associated equipment of the shipboard intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance systems. As members of the ship’s Combat Information Organization, Naval Combat Information Operators assist and advise the ship’s leadership in navigation, anti-air warfare, anti-surface warfare and anti-submarine warfare. Their primary duties are to: Configure and operate: Command and control system Ships’ radars Intelligence, surveillance and recognizance systems Multi-tactical data links Global command and control system -maritime Information processing systems Ship borne integrated communication equipment and related sub-systems Analyse equipment and system performance on all combat information equipment Perform basic on-line fault diagnostic procedures Collect, correlate, record, analyse, display, and disseminate all tactical information Maintain classified logs and publications To be eligible to apply to the CAF, you must: Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident living in Canada; Be at least 18 years old (17 years old with parental consent), except: For the Paid Education programs—you may be 16 years old (with parental consent); For the Primary Reserves—you may be 16 years old (with parental consent) and must be enrolled as a full-time student; Have completed at least Grade 10 or Secondaire IV in Québec (some jobs need higher levels of education). Work Environment At sea, Naval Combat Information Operators work mostly within the ship’s Operations Room with some of the most modern and sophisticated equipment at sea today. Onboard ship, Naval Combat Information Operators experience the unique adventures and challenges that come with work at sea. As with all sea-going personnel, Naval Combat Information Operators work with their fellow shipmates in out-of-occupation duties such as sentry or lookout duty, line handler for replenishment at sea, and as ship hand for entering and leaving harbour. They participate in search and rescue events and person-overboard emergencies, act as a member of the ship’s emergency response team for security watches, and routinely perform ship maintenance and repairs. During emergency procedures, they fight fires as members of a fire attack team, and provide damage control in the case of a breach to the hull. If necessary, a Naval Combat Information Operator may serve as a member of the naval boarding party in order to inspect the cargo of suspect vessels and detain the vessel’s crew during inspections. If you chose a career in the Regular Force, upon completion of all required training, you will be assigned to your first base. While there is some flexibility with regards to postings (relocations), accommodations can’t always be made, and therefore, you can likely expect to move at some point in your career. However, if you decide to join the Primary Reserve Force, you will do so through a specific Reserve unit. Outside of training, your chosen Reserve unit will be your workplace on a part time basis, and you will not be obligated to relocate to a different base. As part of the Primary Reserve Force, you typically work one night per week and some weekends as a minimum with possibilities of full-time employment. Basic Military Qualification The first stage of training is the Basic Military Qualification course, or Basic Training, held at the Canadian Forces Leadership and Recruit School in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Québec, or through various training establishments across Canada from Esquimalt, British Columbia, to Halifax, Nova Scotia. This training provides the basic core skills and knowledge common to all trades. One main goal of this course is to ensure all recruits maintain the CAF physical fitness standard; as a result, the training is physically demanding but achievable. Specific Navy Training Naval recruits attend the Naval Fleet School either in Esquimalt, British Columbia, or Halifax, Nova Scotia, for approximately five weeks. Training includes the following topics: Naval history and organization Shipboard firefighting and damage control Shipboard safety Watchkeeping duties Seamanship Basic Occupational Qualification Training Naval Combat Information Operators attend either the Naval Fleet School Pacific in Esquimalt, British Columbia or the Naval Fleet School Atlantic in Halifax, Nova Scotia, for approximately 26 weeks, to prepare for their role as the ship’s Anti-Submarine Plotting Operator. Training includes: Operate personal computers Basic radar and radio theory Radar systems operation/check Internal and external communications technique Tactical display preparation set up and update Tactical information correlation Use of publications, ship’s logs, files and state boards Evidence and intelligence gathering Basic relative velocity Conduct search and rescue procedures Underwater Warfare Organization Available Specialty Training Additional training in tactical network planning and procedures, sensor and intelligence information correlation as well as personnel management and leadership are available to those who demonstrate the required ability and potential. Available courses include: Instructional techniques Ship’s team diver Ship’s team diving supervisor Naval boarding party Naval combat information operator Iroquois class classification Basic submarine qualification Naval combat information operator submarine qualification Submarine control room watch supervisor Global command control systems – maritime instructor Available Advanced Training Those who demonstrate the aptitude may have the opportunity to specialize as an Information Management Director, responsible to Command for the management of information networking and the dissemination of all-source information. Required courses include: Operations and exercise planning – tactical procedures Sensor and intelligence information interpretation Advanced network planning and management courses Required Education The minimum required education to apply for this occupation is the completion of the provincial requirements for Grade 10 or Secondary 4 in Quebec. Foreign education may be accepted. Direct Entry Officer Plan No previous work experience or career related skills are required. CAF recruiters can help you decide if your personal interests and attributes match the criteria for this occupation. Join the CAF To learn more about becoming a Naval Combat Information Operator, visit www.forces.ca, talk to a recruiter at a centre near you or call 1-800-856-8488. Explore over 100 different career opportunities at www.forces.ca/en/careers.
Overview As a member of the military, Plumbing and Heating Technicians provide plumbing and heating engineering support to operational units at home and abroad. The Plumbing and Heating Technician job is one of seven Construction Engineering positions involved in the supply of all construction, civil, electrical and mechanical engineering services in support of Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) operations worldwide. The primary responsibilities of the Plumbing and Heating Technician are to: Install and maintain interior plumbing systems Install and maintain interior water supply systems Install and maintain heating systems Install and maintain fire suppression systems Install and maintain gaseous fuel systems Install and maintain oil burning equipment Produce related designs and specifications Produce related drawings Install and maintain field ablution facilities To be eligible to apply to the CAF, you must: Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident living in Canada; Be at least 18 years old (17 years old with parental consent), except: For the Paid Education programs—you may be 16 years old (with parental consent); For the Primary Reserves—you may be 16 years old (with parental consent) and must be enrolled as a full-time student; Have completed at least Grade 10 or Secondaire IV in Québec (some jobs need higher levels of education). Work Environment Plumbing and Heating Technicians often work with the challenges that come with varying environmental conditions. Plumbing and Heating Technicians maintain their skills while employed at home units or on humanitarian operational assignments. If you chose a career in the Regular Force, upon completion of all required training, you will be assigned to your first base. While there is some flexibility with regards to postings (relocations), accommodations can’t always be made, and therefore, you can likely expect to move at some point in your career. However, if you decide to join the Primary Reserve Force, you will do so through a specific Reserve unit. Outside of training, your chosen Reserve unit will be your workplace on a part time basis, and you will not be obligated to relocate to a different base. As part of the Primary Reserve Force, you typically work one night per week and some weekends as a minimum with possibilities of full-time employment. Basic Military Qualification The first stage of training is the Basic Military Qualification course, or Basic Training, held at the Canadian Forces Leadership and Recruit School in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Québec, or through various training establishments across Canada from Esquimalt, British Columbia, to Halifax, Nova Scotia. This training provides the basic core skills and knowledge common to all trades. One main goal of this course is to ensure all recruits maintain the CAF physical fitness standard; as a result, the training is physically demanding but achievable. Basic Occupational Qualification Training Plumbing and Heating Technicians attend the Canadian Forces School of Military Engineering in Gagetown, New Brunswick. Training takes approximately 22 weeks and includes: Care and use of common and special purpose tools and test equipment Application of occupational codes and regulations Interpretation of drawings and schematics Brazing and welding techniques Forced hot air heating systems Plumbing systems Interior water and sewage systems Low pressure natural gas fuel systems Chemistry, fluids, heating and mechanics Available Specialty Training Plumbing and Heating Technicians may be offered the opportunity to develop specialized skills through formal courses and on-the-job training, including: Specialty heating systems Water distribution systems Instructional techniques Required Education The minimum required education to apply for this occupation is the completion of the provincial requirements for Grade 10 or Secondary 4 in Quebec including Grade 10 applied math or math 416 / CST 4 in Quebec. Foreign education may be accepted. Direct Entry Plan No previous work experience or career related skills are required. If you already have a university or college diploma, the CAF will decide if your academic program matches the criteria for this job and may place you directly into the necessary on-the-job training program following basic training. Basic training is required before being assigned. Join the CAF To learn more about becoming a Plumbing and Heating Technician, visit www.forces.ca, talk to a recruiter at a centre near you or call 1-800-856-8488. Explore over 100 different career opportunities at www.forces.ca/en/careers.
Opportunity Do you love the sea? Want a career where you can work with your hands? As a Marine Technician in the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF), you’ll be responsible for operating and maintaining highly technical propulsion, mechanical and power generation systems on Royal Canadian Navy warships. Overview Marine Technicians are trained to specialize in either the mechanical or electrical fields as their careers progress. Primarily, they operate all marine systems engineering equipment onboard the ship, troubleshoot failures, advise command on limitations and complete repairs as required to restore system function. They execute and track maintenance schedules, respond to emergencies as the onboard experts in firefighting and damage control, participate in helicopter crash rescue and act as the ship’s metal workers to carry out burning, welding and machining. Marine Technicians will gain in-depth knowledge of the following: Propulsion gas turbines and diesel engines Generators and power distribution systems Hydraulic equipment and systems Electronic machinery control systems Fitted and portable damage control and firefighting equipment Refrigeration, air conditioning and ventilation equipment Fuel and other liquid management systems To be eligible to apply to the CAF, you must: Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident living in Canada; Be at least 18 years old (17 years old with parental consent), except: For the Paid Education programs—you may be 16 years old (with parental consent); For the Primary Reserves—you may be 16 years old (with parental consent) and must be enrolled as a full-time student; Have completed at least Grade 10 or Secondaire IV in Québec (some jobs need higher levels of education). Paid Education Options Non-commissioned Member (NCM) Subsidized Training and Education Program (STEP) Because this position requires specialty training, the CAF will pay successful recruits to attend the diploma program at an approved Canadian college. NCM STEP students attend basic training and on-the-job training during the summer months. They receive full-time salaries, including medical and dental care, along with full pay in exchange for working with the CAF for a period of time. If you choose to apply to this program, you must apply both to the CAF and the appropriate college. Work Environment Marine Technicians spend much of their career on board ships based in either Halifax, Nova Scotia, or Esquimalt, British Columbia. They will work in limited light conditions and small spaces. They may also work on open deck surfaces in a variety of weather conditions to repair or maintain equipment. Marine Technicians usually work a regular day-shift schedule. Basic Military Qualification The first stage of training is the Basic Military Qualification course, or Basic Training, held at the Canadian Forces Leadership and Recruit School in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Québec, or through various training establishments across Canada from Esquimalt, British Columbia, to Halifax, Nova Scotia. This training provides the basic core skills and knowledge common to all trades. One main goal of this course is to ensure all recruits maintain the CAF physical fitness standard; as a result, the training is physically demanding but achievable. Naval Environmental Training Naval recruits attend Naval Fleet School Pacific in Esquimalt, British Columbia, or Naval Fleet School Atlantic in Halifax, Nova Scotia, for approximately five weeks. Training includes the following topics: Perform General Duties in the Naval Environment Perform as a Member of the Force Protection Team Perform as a Member of the Damage Control Organization Carry Out Survival Drills Marine Technician Training Marine Technicians attend Naval Fleet School Pacific in Esquimalt, British Columbia. Training takes several months and includes: Basic Mechanical, Electrical and Hull Systems Theory Basic Preventive and Corrective Maintenance for Marine Systems The Conduct of Propulsion and Ancillary Rounds Equipment Flash-Up and Shut-Down Procedures Basic Emergency Responses to Equipment Failures Emergency Burning and Welding Equipment and Procedures Repair of Watertight and Non-Watertight Closures Available Specialty Training Marine Technicians may be offered the opportunity to develop specialized skills through formal courses and on-the-job training for topics like: Helicopter Crash Rescue Firefighting Welding Fabrication / Machining Diesel Inspection Gas Turbine Maintenance Available Advanced Training As they progress in their career, Marine Technicians who demonstrate the required ability and potential may be offered advanced training. Available courses include: Advanced Mechanical or Electrical Preventive / Corrective Maintenance Plant Operation and Watch Supervision Advanced Firefighting / Damage Control Refit Management Equipment Lifecycle Management Maintenance Management Required Education The minimum required education to apply for this position is the completion of provincial requirements for Grade 10 or Secondary IV in Quebec, including: Grade 10 Academic Math (Mathématiques 426 or CST 4); or Grade 12 Applied Math (Mathématiques 526 or TS 5 / SN 5) Foreign education may be accepted. A General Educational Development (GED) certificate is only acceptable if the applicant also has grade 10 Academic Math or Grade 12 Applied Math. It is an advantage to have completed a physics course at any level. Direct Entry Plan Ideal candidates will already have a diploma or Red Seal for a related civilian trade. If you already have a university or college diploma, the CAF will decide if your academic program matches the training criteria for this job and may place you directly into the required on-the-job training program following basic training. Basic training and military occupation training is required before being assigned. Please note that, if successful in the application process, you will be entering service in either the Regular Force (full-time employment) or Primary Reserve Force (part-time employment) of the Canadian Armed Forces as a military member.• Regular Force: Upon completion of all required training, you will be assigned to your first base. While there is some flexibility with regards to postings (relocations), accommodations can’t always be made, and therefore, you can likely expect to move at some point in your career.• Primary Reserve Force: You will be joining the Primary Reserve Force through a specific Reserve unit. Outside of training, your chosen Reserve unit will be your workplace on a part time basis, and you will not be obligated to relocate to a different base. As part of the Primary Reserve Force, you typically work one night per week and some weekends with possibilities of full-time employment.To learn more about the various ways to join the Canadian Armed Forces, visit: https://forces.ca/en/how-to-join/#wj Join the CAF To learn more about becoming a Marine Technician, visit www.forces.ca, talk to a recruiter at a centre near you or call 1-800-856-8488. Explore over 100 different career opportunities at www.forces.ca/en/careers.
Opportunity Are you looking for a rewarding leadership role that puts your engineering expertise to the test? A career as a Marine Systems Engineering Officer in the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) lets you lead a team to help keep our ships in top form. Overview Marine Systems Engineering Officers are responsible for the readiness, operation and maintenance of the following: Propulsion and Ancillary Systems Power Generation and Distribution Auxiliary Systems Ship Service Systems Ship and Machinery Control Systems Hull Structure Ship Stability Damage Control All System Integration Marine Systems Engineering Officers analyze the state of their systems, equipment and personnel, predict their requirements for naval operations and advise Command accordingly. They support the continued maintenance and renewal of the Fleet with expert engineering advice, project management, equipment acquisition input and training. Their primary role is to provide technical expertise, advice and leadership in support of: Day-to-day naval operations and maintenance of marine systems in ships and submarines The continuous renewal of the Fleet through modernization and replacement of naval marine systems and equipment, including: Design Development Acquisition Construction Disposal Maintenance of infrastructure needed to support naval operations and missions in times of emergency, mobilization and war To be eligible to apply to the CAF, you must: Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident living in Canada; Be at least 18 years old (17 years old with parental consent), except: For the Paid Education programs—you may be 16 years old (with parental consent); For the Primary Reserves—you may be 16 years old (with parental consent) and must be enrolled as a full-time student; Have completed at least Grade 12 or Secondaire V in Québec (some jobs need higher levels of education); Have a Bachelor’s Degree or be working towards one; Ideal candidates will already have a diploma or Red Seal for a related civilian trade. Paid Education Regular Officer Training Plan Due to the requirement for Regular Force CAF officers to obtain a university degree, the CAF will pay successful recruits to complete a bachelor’s program in the Royal Military College System. Recruits will receive full-time salaries, including medical, dental and vacation time, with full pay in exchange for working in the CAF for a period of time. Typically, candidates enter the Canadian Military College System as Officer Cadets, where they study subjects relevant to both their military and academic careers. In rare instances, based on the needs of the CAF, candidates may be approved to attend another Canadian university, determined on a case-by-case basis. If you want to apply for this program, you must apply to the CAF. It is highly recommended to apply to other Canadian universities of your choice should you not be accepted for a Regular Officer Training Plan option. Work Environment Marine Systems Engineering Officers are employed on ships and submarines as the Head of the Marine Systems Engineering Department, where they’re responsible for the leadership and well-being of a large team of technical professionals. Marine Systems Engineering Officers may work in a range of roles in support of the continuous maintenance and renewal of the Fleet. Basic Military Officer Qualification After enrolment, you will start basic officer training at the Canadian Forces Leadership and Recruit School in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec, for 12 weeks. Topics covered include: General Military Knowledge The Principles of Leadership Regulations and Customs of the Forces Basic Weapons Handling First Aid Opportunities will also be provided to apply such newly acquired military skills in training exercises involving force protection, field training, navigation and leadership. A rigorous physical fitness program is a vital part of basic training to ensure all recruits maintain the CAF physical fitness standard; as a result, the training is physically demanding but achievable. Following basic officer training, official second language training may be offered to you. Training could take from two to nine months to complete depending on your ability in your second language. Naval Officer Training All officer candidates in the Navy attend a nine-week Naval Environmental Training Program held at the Naval Officer Training Centre in Victoria, British Columbia. This course introduces the naval environment and includes four weeks on board a minor war vessel for officers to experience life at sea. Marine Systems Engineering Training Marine Systems Engineers attend the Canadian Forces Naval Engineering School in Halifax, Nova Scotia. The first course, Naval Engineering Indoctrination, lasts 11 weeks and introduces the systems, equipment and personnel present in the two engineering departments of the Naval Fleet. This includes seven weeks on board a major warship. The next course, Marine Systems Engineering Applications, lasts 22 weeks and provides detailed instruction in the theory, application, operation, maintenance, personnel and management of Marine Systems Engineering in the Navy. On completion, officers join the ships of the Fleet for one year to consolidate their skills and knowledge. Available Specialty Training Marine Systems Engineers who demonstrate the required ability and potential may be offered specialized training in the following fields: Marine Propulsion Control System Analysis Cargo Management Vibration Analysis Gas Turbine Engineering Reliability-centered Maintenance Advanced Ship Production Available Advanced Training Marine Systems Engineers may be offered the opportunity to further enhance their credentials through fully funded post-graduate education in Canada or abroad in the following fields: Naval Architecture Marine Engineering Heavy Electrical Engineering Control and Instrumentation Engineering Direct Entry Plan If you already have a university or college diploma, the CAF will decide if your academic program matches the criteria for this job and may place you directly into the necessary on-the-job training program following basic training. Basic training is required before being assigned. Please note that, if successful in the application process, you will be entering service in the Regular Force of the Canadian Armed Forces as a military member (full-time employment). Upon completion of all required training, you will be assigned to your first base. While there is some flexibility with regards to postings (relocations), accommodations can’t always be made, and therefore, you can likely expect to move at some point in your career. To learn more about the various ways to join the Canadian Armed Forces, visit: https://forces.ca/en/how-to-join/#wj Join the CAF To learn more about becoming a Marine Systems Engineering Officer, visit www.forces.ca, talk to a recruiter at a centre near you or call 1-800-856-8488. Explore over 100 different career opportunities at www.forces.ca/en/careers.
Opportunity Are you searching for a truly unique engineering challenge? Weapons Engineering Technicians for the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) get to put their skills to the test with high-tech equipment like satellite dishes, radar systems and Naval armaments. Overview Weapons Engineering Technicians are responsible for the corrective and planned maintenance activities onboard a ship for weapons, communications, radar and marine navigation systems. Their primary responsibilities include: Monitoring and evaluating electronic equipment Operating diagnostic systems, specialized tools and test equipment Performing diagnostic analysis on components and systems Repairing faulty electronic equipment Inspecting, maintaining and installing electronic components Compiling logs, reports and maintenance documentation Reading and interpreting electronic drawings To be eligible for a position with the Canadian Armed Forces, you must: Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident living in Canada; Be at least 18 years old (17 years old with parental consent), except: For the Paid Education programs—you may be 16 years old (with parental consent); For the Primary Reserves—you may be 16 years old (with parental consent) and must be enrolled as a full-time student; Have completed at least Grade 10 or Secondaire IV in Québec (some jobs need higher levels of education). Paid Education Options Non-commissioned Member (NCM) Subsidized Training and Education Program (STEP) Because this position requires specialty training, the CAF will pay successful recruits to attend the diploma program at an approved Canadian college. NCM STEP students attend basic training and on-the-job training during the summer months. They receive full-time salaries, including medical and dental care, along with full pay in exchange for working with the CAF for a period of time. If you choose to apply to this program, you must apply both to the CAF and the appropriate college. Work Environment Weapons Engineering Technicians spend much of their career on board ships with “home ports” in Halifax, Nova Scotia, or Esquimalt, British Columbia. They experience exciting adventures and unique challenges that come with working at sea, such as performing tasks in small, dimly lit spaces or on open decks for repairs and maintenance. Technicians usually work the regular day shift on board the ship they are assigned to. In addition to their usual duties, they may perform out-of-occupation duties such as cleaning, painting, working in the cafeteria and loading supplies. Basic Military Qualification The first stage of training is the Basic Military Qualification course, or Basic Training, held at the Canadian Forces Leadership and Recruit School in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Québec, or through various training establishments across Canada from Esquimalt, British Columbia, to Halifax, Nova Scotia. This training provides the basic core skills and knowledge common to all trades. One main goal of this course is to ensure all recruits maintain the CAF physical fitness standard; as a result, the training is physically demanding but achievable. Naval Environmental Training Naval recruits attend Naval Fleet School Pacific in Esquimalt, British Columbia, or Naval Fleet School Atlantic in Halifax, Nova Scotia, for approximately five weeks. Training includes the following topics: Perform General Duties in the Naval Environment Perform as a Member of the Force Protection Team Perform as a Member of the Damage Control Organization Carry Out Survival Drills Weapons Engineering Technician Training Weapons Engineering Technicians will attend academic training at Naval Fleet School Atlantic in Halifax, Nova Scotia, before proceeding with application training. Application training can be completed either in Halifax, Nova Scotia, or Esquimalt, British Columbia. Both the academic and applications training will take approximately nine months to complete and includes the following: Academic Upgrading (Primarily Math and Physics) Electrical and Electronics Theory Communications Theory and Applications Radar Theory and Applications Sonar Theory and Applications Shipboard Weapons System Theory Ammunition Handling and Safety Hand Tools, Electrical Meters and Diagnostic Equipment Available Specialty Training Weapons Engineering Technicians may be offered the opportunity to develop specialized skills through formal courses and on-the-job training for topics like: Side Scan Sonar Operation Video Conferencing Terminal Maintainer High-Reliability Soldering Explosives Safety Inspection Fibre Optics Required Education The minimum required education to apply for this position is the completion of the provincial requirements for Grade 10 or Secondaire IV in Québec, including: Grade 10 Applied Math (Mathématiques 426 or TS 4) A Physics course at any level is an asset but not required Foreign education may be accepted Direct Entry Plan Ideal candidates will already have a diploma or Red Seal for a related civilian trade. If you already have a university or college diploma, the CAF will decide if your academic program matches the criteria for this job and may optimize your progression following basic training. Basic training is required before being assigned. Please note that, if successful in the application process, you will be entering service in the Regular Force of the Canadian Armed Forces as a military member (full-time employment). Upon completion of all required training, you will be assigned to your first base. While there is some flexibility with regards to postings (relocations), accommodations can’t always be made, and therefore, you can likely expect to move at some point in your career. To learn more about the various ways to join the Canadian Armed Forces, visit: en/how-to-join/#wj Join the CAF To learn more about becoming a Weapons Engineering Technician, visit www.forces.ca, talk to a recruiter at a centre near you or call . 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Overview As a member of the military, Naval Combat Information Operators are responsible for the operation of all shipboard surveillance radars and associated equipment of the shipboard intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance systems. As members of the ship’s Combat Information Organization, Naval Combat Information Operators assist and advise the ship’s leadership in navigation, anti-air warfare, anti-surface warfare and anti-submarine warfare. Their primary duties are to: Configure and operate: Command and control system Ships’ radars Intelligence, surveillance and recognizance systems Multi-tactical data links Global command and control system -maritime Information processing systems Ship borne integrated communication equipment and related sub-systems Analyse equipment and system performance on all combat information equipment Perform basic on-line fault diagnostic procedures Collect, correlate, record, analyse, display, and disseminate all tactical information Maintain classified logs and publications To be eligible to apply to the CAF, you must: Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident living in Canada; Be at least 18 years old (17 years old with parental consent), except: For the Paid Education programs—you may be 16 years old (with parental consent); For the Primary Reserves—you may be 16 years old (with parental consent) and must be enrolled as a full-time student; Have completed at least Grade 10 or Secondaire IV in Québec (some jobs need higher levels of education). Work Environment At sea, Naval Combat Information Operators work mostly within the ship’s Operations Room with some of the most modern and sophisticated equipment at sea today. Onboard ship, Naval Combat Information Operators experience the unique adventures and challenges that come with work at sea. As with all sea-going personnel, Naval Combat Information Operators work with their fellow shipmates in out-of-occupation duties such as sentry or lookout duty, line handler for replenishment at sea, and as ship hand for entering and leaving harbour. They participate in search and rescue events and person-overboard emergencies, act as a member of the ship’s emergency response team for security watches, and routinely perform ship maintenance and repairs. During emergency procedures, they fight fires as members of a fire attack team, and provide damage control in the case of a breach to the hull. If necessary, a Naval Combat Information Operator may serve as a member of the naval boarding party in order to inspect the cargo of suspect vessels and detain the vessel’s crew during inspections. If you chose a career in the Regular Force, upon completion of all required training, you will be assigned to your first base. While there is some flexibility with regards to postings (relocations), accommodations can’t always be made, and therefore, you can likely expect to move at some point in your career. However, if you decide to join the Primary Reserve Force, you will do so through a specific Reserve unit. Outside of training, your chosen Reserve unit will be your workplace on a part time basis, and you will not be obligated to relocate to a different base. As part of the Primary Reserve Force, you typically work one night per week and some weekends as a minimum with possibilities of full-time employment. Basic Military Qualification The first stage of training is the Basic Military Qualification course, or Basic Training, held at the Canadian Forces Leadership and Recruit School in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Québec, or through various training establishments across Canada from Esquimalt, British Columbia, to Halifax, Nova Scotia. This training provides the basic core skills and knowledge common to all trades. One main goal of this course is to ensure all recruits maintain the CAF physical fitness standard; as a result, the training is physically demanding but achievable. Specific Navy Training Naval recruits attend the Naval Fleet School either in Esquimalt, British Columbia, or Halifax, Nova Scotia, for approximately five weeks. Training includes the following topics: Naval history and organization Shipboard firefighting and damage control Shipboard safety Watchkeeping duties Seamanship Basic Occupational Qualification Training Naval Combat Information Operators attend either the Naval Fleet School Pacific in Esquimalt, British Columbia or the Naval Fleet School Atlantic in Halifax, Nova Scotia, for approximately 26 weeks, to prepare for their role as the ship’s Anti-Submarine Plotting Operator. Training includes: Operate personal computers Basic radar and radio theory Radar systems operation/check Internal and external communications technique Tactical display preparation set up and update Tactical information correlation Use of publications, ship’s logs, files and state boards Evidence and intelligence gathering Basic relative velocity Conduct search and rescue procedures Underwater Warfare Organization Available Specialty Training Additional training in tactical network planning and procedures, sensor and intelligence information correlation as well as personnel management and leadership are available to those who demonstrate the required ability and potential. Available courses include: Instructional techniques Ship’s team diver Ship’s team diving supervisor Naval boarding party Naval combat information operator Iroquois class classification Basic submarine qualification Naval combat information operator submarine qualification Submarine control room watch supervisor Global command control systems – maritime instructor Available Advanced Training Those who demonstrate the aptitude may have the opportunity to specialize as an Information Management Director, responsible to Command for the management of information networking and the dissemination of all-source information. Required courses include: Operations and exercise planning – tactical procedures Sensor and intelligence information interpretation Advanced network planning and management courses Required Education The minimum required education to apply for this occupation is the completion of the provincial requirements for Grade 10 or Secondary 4 in Quebec. Foreign education may be accepted. Direct Entry Officer Plan No previous work experience or career related skills are required. CAF recruiters can help you decide if your personal interests and attributes match the criteria for this occupation. Join the CAF To learn more about becoming a Naval Combat Information Operator, visit www.forces.ca, talk to a recruiter at a centre near you or call . Explore over 100 different career opportunities at www.forces.ca/en/careers.
Opportunity Are you looking for a fast-paced job with the opportunity to work with some of the most advanced communication and computer systems in the world? As a Naval Communicator in the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF), you’ll play an integral role on Canadian destroyers, frigates and submarines. Overview Naval Communicators establish and manage all external voice, radio teletype and data circuits to provide real-time tactical information in support of operations. They maintain communications with national and allied networks over radio frequencies required for mission coordination, using tactical line-of-sight, long-range and satellite communications. Their primary duties include: Radio-teletype Computer networking Satellite, tactical voice and visual communications Classified and unclassified computer networks Computer-based message processing networks Radio communication control systems Supporting high-speed data and imagery exchanges Tactical signalling and ship manoeuvring advisory Encoding and decoding signals Naval Communicators work with their fellow shipmates in out-of-occupation duties such as watch-keeper or sentry. They may also act as line handlers or ship-hands for entering and leaving the harbour. They participate in search and rescue events, take part in emergency response for security watches and routinely perform ship maintenance and repairs. If necessary, a Naval Communicator may serve as a member of the Naval Boarding Party to inspect the cargo of suspect vessels and detain the vessel’s crew during inspections. To be eligible to apply to the CAF, you must: Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident living in Canada; Be at least 18 years old (17 years old with parental consent), except: For the Paid Education programs—you may be 16 years old (with parental consent); For the Primary Reserves—you may be 16 years old (with parental consent) and must be enrolled as a full-time student; Have completed at least Grade 10 or Secondaire IV in Québec (some jobs need higher levels of education). Work Environment While on board ships, Naval Communicators experience the unique adventures and challenges that come with work at sea, such as rough waters and shift work. They work primarily in the Communications Control Room, Operations Room, on the Bridge and the Flag Deck. When employed ashore, Naval Communicators work in office-like conditions in a high-security environment, typically a restricted-access communications facility. They may work in various duties, such as providing communications support to ships and shore establishments, assisting in the communications flow in Naval Radio Stations, or instructing in Recruit, Leadership or Communication Schools. Basic Military Qualification The first stage of training is the Basic Military Qualification course, or Basic Training, held at the Canadian Forces Leadership and Recruit School in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Québec, or through various training establishments across Canada from Esquimalt, British Columbia, to Halifax, Nova Scotia. This training provides the basic core skills and knowledge common to all trades. One main goal of this course is to ensure all recruits maintain the CAF physical fitness standard; as a result, the training is physically demanding but achievable. Naval Environmental Training Naval recruits attend Naval Fleet School Pacific in Esquimalt, British Columbia, or Naval Fleet School Atlantic in Halifax, Nova Scotia, for approximately five weeks. Training includes the following topics: Perform General Duties in the Naval Environment Perform as a Member of the Force Protection Team Perform as a Member of the Damage Control Organization Carry Out Survival Drills Naval Communicator Training Naval Communicators attend Naval Fleet School Pacific in Esquimalt, British Columbia. Training takes around 29 weeks and includes: Communications security Information systems security Basic communication procedures, such as: Basic radio theory and computer skills A Plus and Network Plus curriculum Keyboarding and message processing Frequency management Operating radio communication equipment Fleet manoeuvring Available Specialty Training Naval Communicators may be offered the opportunity to develop specialized skills through formal courses and on-the-job training for topics like: Naval Boarding Party Basic Submarine Qualification Ship’s Team Diver Instructional Techniques Available Advanced Training As they progress in their career, Naval Communicators who demonstrate the required ability and potential may be offered advanced training. Available courses include: Computer Operation (Message Handling) Local Area Network Administrator Advanced Cryptography Communications Policy Directive Planning and Implementation Tactical Communication Plan Preparation and Execution Communications Security Information Systems Security Frequency Management Advanced Fleet Tactical Manoeuvring Leadership and Management Required Education The minimum required education to apply for this position is the completion of the provincial requirements for Grade 10 or Secondaire IV in Québec. Foreign education may be accepted. Direct Entry Plan If you already have a university or college diploma, the CAF will decide if your academic program matches the criteria for this job and may place you directly into the necessary on-the-job training program following basic training. Basic training is required before being assigned.Please note that, if successful in the application process, you will be entering service in either the Regular Force (full-time employment) or Primary Reserve Force (part-time employment) of the Canadian Armed Forces as a military member.• Regular Force: Upon completion of all required training, you will be assigned to your first base. While there is some flexibility with regards to postings (relocations), accommodations can’t always be made, and therefore, you can likely expect to move at some point in your career.• Primary Reserve Force: You will be joining the Primary Reserve Force through a specific Reserve unit. Outside of training, your chosen Reserve unit will be your workplace on a part time basis, and you will not be obligated to relocate to a different base. As part of the Primary Reserve Force, you typically work one night per week and some weekends with possibilities of full-time employment.To learn more about the various ways to join the Canadian Armed Forces, visit: en/how-to-join/#wj Join the CAF To learn more about becoming a Naval Communicator, visit www.forces.ca, talk to a recruiter at a centre near you or call . Explore over 100 different career opportunities at www.forces.ca/en/careers.
Opportunity Are you looking for a rewarding leadership role that puts your engineering expertise to the test? A career as a Marine Systems Engineering Officer in the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) lets you lead a team to help keep our ships in top form. Overview Marine Systems Engineering Officers are responsible for the readiness, operation and maintenance of the following: Propulsion and Ancillary Systems Power Generation and Distribution Auxiliary Systems Ship Service Systems Ship and Machinery Control Systems Hull Structure Ship Stability Damage Control All System Integration Marine Systems Engineering Officers analyze the state of their systems, equipment and personnel, predict their requirements for naval operations and advise Command accordingly. They support the continued maintenance and renewal of the Fleet with expert engineering advice, project management, equipment acquisition input and training. Their primary role is to provide technical expertise, advice and leadership in support of: Day-to-day naval operations and maintenance of marine systems in ships and submarines The continuous renewal of the Fleet through modernization and replacement of naval marine systems and equipment, including: Design Development Acquisition Construction Disposal Maintenance of infrastructure needed to support naval operations and missions in times of emergency, mobilization and war To be eligible to apply to the CAF, you must: Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident living in Canada; Be at least 18 years old (17 years old with parental consent), except: For the Paid Education programs—you may be 16 years old (with parental consent); For the Primary Reserves—you may be 16 years old (with parental consent) and must be enrolled as a full-time student; Have completed at least Grade 12 or Secondaire V in Québec (some jobs need higher levels of education); Have a Bachelor’s Degree or be working towards one; Ideal candidates will already have a diploma or Red Seal for a related civilian trade. Paid Education Regular Officer Training Plan Due to the requirement for Regular Force CAF officers to obtain a university degree, the CAF will pay successful recruits to complete a bachelor’s program in the Royal Military College System. Recruits will receive full-time salaries, including medical, dental and vacation time, with full pay in exchange for working in the CAF for a period of time. Typically, candidates enter the Canadian Military College System as Officer Cadets, where they study subjects relevant to both their military and academic careers. In rare instances, based on the needs of the CAF, candidates may be approved to attend another Canadian university, determined on a case-by-case basis. If you want to apply for this program, you must apply to the CAF. It is highly recommended to apply to other Canadian universities of your choice should you not be accepted for a Regular Officer Training Plan option. Work Environment Marine Systems Engineering Officers are employed on ships and submarines as the Head of the Marine Systems Engineering Department, where they’re responsible for the leadership and well-being of a large team of technical professionals. Marine Systems Engineering Officers may work in a range of roles in support of the continuous maintenance and renewal of the Fleet. Basic Military Officer Qualification After enrolment, you will start basic officer training at the Canadian Forces Leadership and Recruit School in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec, for 12 weeks. Topics covered include: General Military Knowledge The Principles of Leadership Regulations and Customs of the Forces Basic Weapons Handling First Aid Opportunities will also be provided to apply such newly acquired military skills in training exercises involving force protection, field training, navigation and leadership. A rigorous physical fitness program is a vital part of basic training to ensure all recruits maintain the CAF physical fitness standard; as a result, the training is physically demanding but achievable. Following basic officer training, official second language training may be offered to you. Training could take from two to nine months to complete depending on your ability in your second language. Naval Officer Training All officer candidates in the Navy attend a nine-week Naval Environmental Training Program held at the Naval Officer Training Centre in Victoria, British Columbia. This course introduces the naval environment and includes four weeks on board a minor war vessel for officers to experience life at sea. Marine Systems Engineering Training Marine Systems Engineers attend the Canadian Forces Naval Engineering School in Halifax, Nova Scotia. The first course, Naval Engineering Indoctrination, lasts 11 weeks and introduces the systems, equipment and personnel present in the two engineering departments of the Naval Fleet. This includes seven weeks on board a major warship. The next course, Marine Systems Engineering Applications, lasts 22 weeks and provides detailed instruction in the theory, application, operation, maintenance, personnel and management of Marine Systems Engineering in the Navy. On completion, officers join the ships of the Fleet for one year to consolidate their skills and knowledge. Available Specialty Training Marine Systems Engineers who demonstrate the required ability and potential may be offered specialized training in the following fields: Marine Propulsion Control System Analysis Cargo Management Vibration Analysis Gas Turbine Engineering Reliability-centered Maintenance Advanced Ship Production Available Advanced Training Marine Systems Engineers may be offered the opportunity to further enhance their credentials through fully funded post-graduate education in Canada or abroad in the following fields: Naval Architecture Marine Engineering Heavy Electrical Engineering Control and Instrumentation Engineering Direct Entry Plan If you already have a university or college diploma, the CAF will decide if your academic program matches the criteria for this job and may place you directly into the necessary on-the-job training program following basic training. Basic training is required before being assigned. Please note that, if successful in the application process, you will be entering service in the Regular Force of the Canadian Armed Forces as a military member (full-time employment). Upon completion of all required training, you will be assigned to your first base. While there is some flexibility with regards to postings (relocations), accommodations can’t always be made, and therefore, you can likely expect to move at some point in your career. To learn more about the various ways to join the Canadian Armed Forces, visit: https://forces.ca/en/how-to-join/#wj Join the CAF To learn more about becoming a Marine Systems Engineering Officer, visit www.forces.ca, talk to a recruiter at a centre near you or call 1-800-856-8488. Explore over 100 different career opportunities at www.forces.ca/en/careers.
