Field Construction Technician: Structural Design & Build

Canadian Armed Forces | Forces armées canadiennes; Calgary; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Canadian Armed Forces is seeking a Construction Technician to provide structural engineering support for CAF operations at home and abroad, including design, drawings and field construction. The role includes training at CAF schools and potential postings to Regular or Reserve units across Canada.

Entry paths include direct entry and paid education options, with initial Basic Military Qualification and extensive on‑the‑job training, preparing you to construct and harden structures for defense

Qualifications

• No previous work experience or career related skills required.
• Minimum education to apply is Grade 10 (or Secondary 4 in Quebec) including Grade 10 applied math (416/CST 4 in Quebec).
• Foreign education may be accepted.
• NCMSTEP: paid diploma program at an approved Canadian college with on‑the‑job training.
• Basic Military Qualification course (Basic Training) at the CAF School and 29 weeks at SMME in Gagetown are required steps.
• Reserve option available: part‑time with Primary Reserve across Canada.
• Training emphasizes environmental skills, tool handling, drawings, and construction methods.

Responsibilities

• Construct, repair, and maintain buildings for personnel and equipment protection.
• Produce structural designs and related drawings and specifications.
• Construct field defenses and harden field structures; erect prefabricated structures.
• Assist in interpreting drawings and schematics and apply occupational codes and regulations.

Education

Completion of Grade 10 (Quebec) including Grade 10 applied math or 416 / CST 4

Job description

Canadian Armed Forces is seeking a Construction Technician to provide structural engineering support for CAF operations at home and abroad, including design, drawings and field construction. The role includes training at CAF schools and potential postings to Regular or Reserve units across Canada.

Entry paths include direct entry and paid education options, with initial Basic Military Qualification and extensive on‑the‑job training, preparing you to construct and harden structures for defense