Gunner

Canadian Armed Forces; CFB Shilo, Petawawa, Gagetown, Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks dedicated individuals to become Gunners in the military. This role involves operating and maintaining advanced artillery systems and vehicles, ensuring readiness for various terrains and missions. As part of a dynamic team, Gunners will engage in critical operations both domestically and internationally, supporting national emergencies and combat missions. This unique career path offers opportunities for personal growth, teamwork, and service to the country, making it a fulfilling choice for those ready to embrace the challenges of military life.

Qualifications

• Gunners must complete military training and be prepared for diverse terrains.
• Responsibilities include operating and maintaining artillery and vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain artillery systems and vehicles on the battlefield.
• Work closely with combat arms and support arms during missions.

Skills

Surveillance and target acquisition

Artillery operation and maintenance

Vehicle operation

Command-post computer operation

Laser range-finding

Education

Military training

Tools

105mm and 155mm howitzers

Ground Based Air Defense Systems

Surveillance systems (radars, acoustic)

Tactical Armoured Patrol Vehicle (TAPV)

Light Armoured Vehicles (LAV 6.0)

Command-post computers

Job description

Non-Commissioned Member | Full Time, Part Time

In Demand

As a member of the military, Gunners are responsible for surveillance and target acquisition, and indirect fire to engage the enemy.

As a Gunner you are responsible for the operation, maintenance and use of artillery systems, to include howitzers, mortars, radars, acoustic systems, uncrewed aerial systems, and armoured fighting vehicles. Gunners work closely with the other members of the combat arms as in the Armoured, Infantry and Combat Engineers, along with all other support arms on and off the battlefield.

As a member of the Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery, the primary responsibilities of Gunners are to:

• Operate and maintain 105mm and 155mm howitzers
• Operate and maintain future Ground Based Air Defense Systems
• Operate and maintain surveillance and target acquisition systems, to include radars, acoustic systems, and uncrewed aerial systems.
• Operate and maintain a variety of vehicles including but not limited to ¼ ton – 7 ton trucks, Tactical Armoured Patrol Vehicle (TAPV), and Light Armoured Vehicles (LAV 6.0)
• Operate technically advanced command-post computers, laser range-finders and fire control computers.

Work environment

A Gunner can be called upon to serve in any kind of terrain be it Arctic tundra, tropical jungle, desert, mountains, or urban towns and cities. They are deployed overseas on operational missions and in Canada in support of civil authorities in cases of national emergency. Initially, they are posted to one of five Artillery regiments:

• 1st Regiment, Royal Canadian Horse Artillery, 1 Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group, Shilo, Manitoba
• 2nd Regiment, Royal Canadian Horse Artillery, 2 Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group, Petawawa, Ontario
• The Royal Canadian Artillery School, Combat Training Centre, Gagetown, New Brunswick
• 4th Artillery Regiment (General Support) Royal Canadian Artillery, Gagetown, New Brunswick
• 5th Canadian Light Artillery Regiment, 5 Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group, Valcartier, Quebec

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.