Materials Technician

Canadian Armed Forces | Forces armées canadiennes; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the Canadian Armed Forces as a Materials Technician, where you will maintain and repair land vehicles and equipment. This entry-level position requires a minimum of Grade 10 education and provides extensive training in various technical skills. Work environments vary, and roles include supporting Army units and other branches of the military. Opportunities for advanced training are available, making this a great start for your career in the military.

Qualifications

• No prior experience necessary.
• Minimum education requirement is Grade 10 or Secondary 4.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair land vehicles and related equipment.
• Work in various environments across Canada and deployed operations.

Skills

Welding

Machining

Sheet metal work

Painting

Textiles

Fibreglass

Composites

Education

Grade 10 or Secondary 4

Job description

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Overview

As a member of the military, Materials Technicians maintain and repair land vehicles and related equipment. They belong to the Electrical and Mechanical Engineering Branch of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF).

Their primary responsibilities include:

1. Welding
2. Machining
3. Sheet metal work
4. Painting
5. Work with textiles, fibreglass, and composites

Work environment

Materials Technicians work in various environments across Canada and on deployed operations worldwide. They may work in workshops, outdoors, or in temporary accommodations, supporting Army units, the Royal Canadian Navy, or the Royal Canadian Air Force.

Joining the Regular Force involves relocation to your first base after training, with some flexibility. The Primary Reserve Force allows part-time work with minimal relocations, typically one night per week and some weekends.

Entry requirements

No prior experience is necessary. The minimum education requirement is the completion of Grade 10 or Secondary 4 in Quebec, including Grade 10 Math and Science. Foreign education may be accepted.

Training

The training includes:

• Basic Military Qualification at Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec
• Approximately one year at the Canadian Forces School of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering in Borden, Ontario, covering skills like shop mathematics, blueprint interpretation, welding, metallurgy, metal surface refinishing, auto body repair, and more.

On-the-job training lasts about 18 months at a CAF Base, with opportunities for advanced and specialized training, including courses in welding, machining, non-destructive testing, and safety.

Related civilian occupations

• General Welder
• Millwright
• Tool-and-Die Maker
• Sheet-Metal Worker
• Auto Body Repair Technician

Additional details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing