Marine Technician

Canadian Armed Forces; Halifax, Esquimalt; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

Non-Commissioned Member | Full Time, Part Time

In Demand

As a member of the military, Marine Technicians operate and maintain highly technical electro-mechanical, propulsion, mechanical and power generation/distribution systems, enabling Royal Canadian Navy warships to float, move and fight. They are trained to specialize in either the mechanical or electrical fields as they progress in their careers.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Operate all marine systems engineering equipment onboard ship
• Troubleshoot failures and advise command on limitations
• Repair systems as required to restore function
• Execute and track maintenance schedules to keep engineering equipment in prime condition
• Respond to emergencies as onboard experts in firefighting and damage control
• Carry out burning, welding, and machining tasks

Knowledge of Systems:

• Propulsion gas turbine and diesel engines and associated systems, including gearing and shafting
• Generators and power distribution systems, including casualty power
• Hydraulic equipment and systems
• Electronic machinery control systems
• Fitted and portable damage control and firefighting equipment
• Refrigeration, air conditioning, and ventilation equipment
• Fuel and other liquid management systems

Work Environment

Marine Technicians spend much of their career on board ships based in either Halifax, Nova Scotia or Esquimalt, British Columbia. They experience unique adventures and challenges that come with work at sea, such as working in limited light conditions and small spaces. There may be occasions when they work on open deck surfaces in various weather conditions repairing or maintaining equipment. While at sea, all members of the ship's company stand watch in shifts. When the ship is alongside, Marine Technicians usually work a regular day-shift schedule.

In addition to their primary duties, junior Marine Technicians may spend time working outside their occupation performing general duties such as cleaning, painting, working in the cafeteria, or loading supplies.

If you choose 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 regarding 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.

Minimum Qualifications

The completion of provincial requirements for Grade 10 or Secondary 4 in Quebec, including:

• Grade 10 Academic Math or Math 426; or
• Grade 12 Applied Math or Math 526

A General Education Development certificate (GED) would only be acceptable if the applicant also has Grade 10 Academic Math (or Math 426) or Grade 12 Applied Math (or Math 526) courses completed.

The ideal candidate will already have a college diploma or Red Seal for a related civilian occupation. The Forces will decide if your academic program matches the training criteria for this job and may place you directly into the required on-the-job training program following basic training.

Related Civilian Occupations

• Construction Millwright and Industrial Mechanic
• Heavy-Duty Equipment Mechanic
• Millwright
• Plumber
• Sheet Metal Worker
• Stationary Engineer and Auxiliary Equipment Operator