Aerospace Telecommunication and Info Systems Technician

Canadian Armed Forces; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A national defense organization in Vancouver is seeking an Aerospace Telecommunications and Information Systems Technician. You will manage the maintenance of telecommunications systems for the Air Force, ensuring all equipment is operational. Candidates must be Canadian citizens, at least 18 years old, and have completed Grade 10. The position offers competitive salaries and various benefits, including paid education and health coverage.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Paid education and training

Health, dental, and vision coverage

Pension plan

Qualifications

• Must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident living in Canada.
• Must be at least 18 years old (or 17 with parental consent).
• Completion of Grade 10 Applied Math required.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on telecommunications equipment.
• Conduct inspections and performance tests on telecommunications devices.
• Deploy as part of Air Force Support Capability.

Education

Completion of provincial requirements for Grade 10 or Secondary IV in Quebec

Job description

Opportunity

Do you love fixing things? Are you passionate about electronics from the inside out? A career in the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) as an Aerospace Telecommunications and Information Systems Technician lets you perform, supervise and direct the repair and maintenance of all Air Force & Joint Telecommunications and Information Systems.

Pay & Benefits

The CAF offers a range of benefits to ensure members are well-supported. These include :

• Competitive salary starting from $3,614-$5,304 / month for direct entry recruit in the Regular Force.
• Possible signing bonus.
• Paid education and training opportunities.
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and parental leave.
• Health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Counseling, and relocation support services.
• Pension plan.

Overview

The primary responsibilities of the Aerospace Telecommunications and Information Systems Technician are :

• Performing preventive and corrective maintenance on all types of radio, radar and data processing, cryptographic, terminal, audio and video equipment
• Performing inspections, performance tests and adjustments on strategic and tactical fixed and mobile telecommunications equipment
• Performing repairs, overhaul and support maintenance on telecommunications equipment
• Performing installations and acceptance tests
• Deploying as part of the Air Force Support Capability, 8 Air Communications and Control Squadron, a Tactical Control Radar squadron, the Canadian Forces Joint Signals Regiment or all CANSOFCOM Units

You may find a comprehensive list of the primary duties on the forces.ca website.

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 Reserve, 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 Secondary IV in Quebec (some jobs need higher levels of education)

Required Education

The minimum required education to apply for this position is the completion of the provincial requirements for Grade 10 or Secondary IV in Quebec, including : Grade 10 Applied Math (Mathématiques 416 or Cultural, Social and Technical 4)Foreign education may be accepted.

Direct Entry Officer Plan

Ideal candidates will already have a diploma. If you 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 any on-the-job training program that is required, following Basic Training. Basic Training is required before being assigned.

Join the CAF

To learn more about becoming an Aerospace Telecommunications and Information Systems Technician, visit www.forces.ca , talk to a recruiter at a centre near you or call 1-800-856-8488.

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