Vehicle Technician

Canadian Armed Forces | Forces armées canadiennes; Calgary; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a Vehicle Technician, where you'll maintain and repair a variety of land vehicles and equipment. This role is essential for ensuring the operational readiness of military vehicles, working both indoors and outdoors in diverse environments. You'll gain valuable experience in automotive systems and specialized tools while contributing to the mission of the military. With opportunities for training and advancement, this position offers a dynamic career path for those passionate about technology and service. Embrace the chance to serve your country while developing your skills in a supportive and challenging environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum education requirement is Grade 10 with Math and Science courses.
• Candidates with college diplomas may be considered for direct entry.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, repair, and modify automotive equipment and components.
• Drive various vehicles and perform land operations.

Skills

Automotive Repair

Welding

Mechanical Skills

Documentation Skills

Education

Grade 10 or Secondary 4

College Diploma

Tools

Hydraulic Equipment

Pneumatic Equipment

Oxyacetylene Welding Equipment

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Overview

As a member of the military, Vehicle Technicians maintain, repair, and overhaul land vehicles and related equipment to keep them in top condition. Vehicle Technicians belong to the Corps of Royal Canadian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, repair, overhaul and modify all types of automotive equipment and components
• Repair, adjust and modify automotive systems
• Repair, adjust, overhaul and modify powered equipment such as electrical generators and fuel-fired heating devices
• Use and maintain common and specialized tools, basic garage hydraulic, mechanical and pneumatic equipment and oxyacetylene welding equipment
• Carry out vehicle recovery using standard towing trucks and specialized recovery vehicles
• Drive various vehicles, from support wheel vehicles to tank transporters
• Prepare and process maintenance documentation such as work orders, time cards, and parts requests
• Perform land operations and, when necessary, fight as infantry

Work Environment

Vehicle Technicians work in diverse environments, including bases across Canada and deployed overseas. They may work indoors in workshops or outdoors in the field. Postings can involve relocations, but Reserve members typically serve part-time at local units.

Entry Plans

• Direct Entry Options
• Paid Education Options

The minimum education requirement is Grade 10 or Secondary 4 in Quebec, with specific courses in Math and Science. Candidates with college diplomas may be considered for direct entry into on-the-job training. Foreign education may also be accepted.

Training

Initial training includes Basic Military Qualification, driver training, and technical schooling at the Royal Canadian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers School, covering engine principles, repair, tools, and automotive systems. Advanced training and specialization are available as career progresses.

Part-Time Options

Part-time positions are available for Reserve Force members, who serve in their local communities, typically one evening per week and some weekends, with pay and benefits comparable to full-time service.

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• Marine Technician
• Avionics Systems Technician
• Aviation Systems Technician

Additional Details

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