Ammunition Technician

Canadian Base Operators Inc; Meaford; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Canadian Base Operators Inc is seeking an Ammunition Technician to join its growing Meaford team. This role involves critical responsibilities such as managing ammunition safety procedures, maintaining supply documentation, and ensuring compliance with existing regulations. The ideal candidate will possess the necessary qualifications, including experience in ammunition management, and will thrive in a collaborative and safety-focused environment.

Qualifications

• 4 years of working as a military or Civilian Ammunition Technician or a combination.
• Proficient in operating forklifts and pallet jacks.
• Must be able to achieve and maintain Government of Canada Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Manage receipt, storage, issue, transportation, and disposal of ammunition.
• Inspect and prepare ammunition for distribution and conduct inspections.
• Prepare shipments and complete transportation documentation for dangerous goods.

Skills

Forklifts

Pallet jacks

Carts

3-ton truck with airbrake certification

Zoom boom (RTFL)

Valid class G driver’s licence

MS Office

AIMS

DRMIS

AESIMS

Education

Rank Qualified Corporal Ammunition Technician or Civilian Ammunition Technician 2

Current 3K Transport of Dangerous Goods certification

Job description

ABOUT THIS CAREER OPPORTUNITY

Canadian Base Operators’ Meaford team is growing! If you are a committed and collaborative professional looking to contribute to a hard-working, innovative team, this opportunity is for you. The Ammunition Technician position is located in Meaford, Ontario at the 4th Canadian Division Training Centre. This role involves managing the receipt, storage, issue, transportation, and disposal of ammunition and explosives while ensuring strict compliance with safety regulations and policies. Key duties include inspecting and preparing ammunition for distribution, maintaining accurate supply documentation, conducting periodic inspections, and warehousing items securely. The position also involves preparing shipments, completing transportation documentation for dangerous goods, and advising on explosive safety.

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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Select, inspect, and prepare ammunition for issue.
• Inspect and repackage stores upon receipt.
• Receive stores from other ammunition facilities or manufacturers.
• Verify and complete all supply documentation before forwarding to ammunition inventory control.
• Conduct periodic ammunition inspections.
• Inspect and segregate aides-to-production, ammunition scrap, and munitions scrap.
• Dispose of non-serviceable non-explosive stores and salvage materials.
• Store all items in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Prepare shipments of ammunition, explosives, explosive components, and general stores.
• Create transportation documentation compliant with laws, policies, and procedures for
shipping dangerous goods and general stores.
• Ensure compliance with and provide guidance on laws and regulations governing the handling, storage, and transport of explosives and ammunition.
• Complete special projects by required deadlines as assigned by the supervisor.
• Maintain excellent customer service and a safe working environment.
• Comply with all Department of National Defense (DND) and Canadian Base Operators (CBO) policies and procedures.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Rank Qualified Corporal Ammunition Technician (ALGL) or Civilian Ammunition Technician (CAT) 2, minimum

• Current in AT trade related competencies

• Current 3K Transport of Dangerous Goods certification would be considered an asset

WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• 4 years of working as either a military Ammunition Technician or Civilian Ammunition Technician or a combination of both

SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Proficient knowledge and understanding of the following are considered an asset:

• Forklifts

• Pallet jacks

• Carts

• 3-ton truck with airbrake certification

• Zoom boom (RTFL)

• Hold a valid class G driver’s licence with a clear driving record and be able to obtain and maintain a military 404 driving licence

Proficient user of:

• MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

• AIMS, DRMIS, AESIMS would be considered an asset

*Must be able to achieve and maintain a Government of Canada Security Clearance*

Due to many mandatory vaccination requirements at client projects / facilities, in order to provide substantial employment by ensuring compliance with our clients’ mandates, the successful candidate may be required to validate full vaccination prior to hire.

Canadian Base Operators welcomes and encourages applications from persons with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process

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