Imagery Technician

Canadian Armed Forces; Yellowknife; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the Canadian Armed Forces as an Imagery Technician and be part of a dynamic team documenting key events and operations. In this creative role, you will produce still and video images, operate advanced imaging equipment, and engage in public communication. Opportunities for travel and skill development make this position rewarding for those passionate about photography and storytelling.

Qualifications

• Must complete Grade 12 or Secondary 5; college diploma preferred.
• Creative, enjoys video and photography.
• Team player with ability to work in various environments.

Responsibilities

• Producing still and video images.
• Operating and maintaining imaging equipment.
• Working with Public Affairs Officers for media coverage.

Skills

Photography

Videography

Creative Thinking

Public Speaking

Education

Grade 12 or Secondary 5

College diploma

Job description

Non-Commissioned Member | Full Time, Part Time

As a member of the military, Imagery Technicians are visual media specialists responsible for operating, maintaining, and managing a variety of imaging equipment and products. They provide still and video coverage of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) to support operations, public affairs, and internal communications.

Imagery Technicians operate still and video cameras, produce prints and multimedia products, perform quality control, and maintain imaging equipment.

The primary responsibilities include:

• Producing still and video images
• Using Infrared, Image Intensified, and thermal imagery equipment
• Producing imagery with 3D animation
• Downloading image data from sensors to ground processing facilities
• Processing and duplicating aerial film
• Cataloguing, describing, storing, and retrieving imagery
• Analyzing, annotating, and enhancing imagery
• Performing color management on imagery systems
• Producing imagery products
• Maintaining an imagery database
• Testing and evaluating new imaging equipment

Work environment

Imagery Technicians work alongside other CAF members across Army, Navy, and Air Force bases to document key events. They may be stationed anywhere in Canada, on ships at sea, or overseas on UN and NATO missions.

If you join the Regular Force, after training, you will be assigned to a base with possible relocations. In the Primary Reserve, you serve part-time through a specific Reserve unit, working one night per week and some weekends, with opportunities for full-time employment.

MASTER CORPORAL FELICIA OGUNNIYA: I’m Master Corporal Felicia Ogunniya from Ajax, Ontario, an Imagery Technician posted to Canadian Special Operations Forces Command in Ottawa.

If you have a passion for video, photography, and journalism, and want to tell stories, this career may be a good fit.

Imagery Technicians work with Public Affairs Officers to tell the CAF story, often in remote or challenging environments, capturing images that showcase the Forces' activities and missions.

MASTER CORPORAL FELICIA OGUNNIYA: We document the Canadian Armed Forces’ work on ships, helicopters, and land vehicles, sharing these stories with the public. It’s exciting to be on the front lines of storytelling and social media, sharing real-time images and videos.

Through this role, you help dispel misconceptions about the military by showing the public the important work CAF personnel do.

MASTER CORPORAL FELICIA OGUNNIYA: I love capturing photos of my colleagues in action, sharing their stories with families and the public. Seeing a photo printed and sent to a family member is very rewarding for me.

MASTER CORPORAL FELICIA OGUNNIYA: The best part of being an Imagery Technician is being where the action is. Whether on mountains, oceans, or trenches, we’re right there documenting history. It’s a creative role that allows you to generate new ideas and produce engaging content for the public.

After training, Imagery Technicians are posted to a base and become part of the Public Affairs team, engaging in various communication activities, including photography, video, graphic design, and product creation to support the CAF’s strategic messaging.

MASTER CORPORAL FELICIA OGUNNIYA: Early in your career, you’ll complete trade qualifications and courses, gaining diverse experiences in garrison and on-base roles. You can explore areas like graphic design, video editing, and special effects. There are many opportunities to learn new skills and advance your career.

Imagery Technicians often travel to support operations, exercises, and missions.

MASTER CORPORAL FELICIA OGUNNIYA: I’ve traveled to places like Vimy Ridge and Passchendaele, documenting historic sites. Every day offers new challenges and opportunities to learn and create. If you’re creative, love a challenge, and want to develop your photography and video skills, consider joining the CAF. Resources are available to help you grow.

The minimum educational requirement is completing Grade 12 or Secondary 5 in Quebec. A college diploma is preferred, and the Forces will assess if your education aligns with the training needs, potentially placing you directly into on-the-job training after basic training.