Vehicle Technician

Canadian Armed Forces | Forces armées canadiennes; Ottawa; 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 vital land vehicles and equipment. This role offers unique challenges across diverse environments, from workshops to outdoor operations, ensuring that you play a crucial part in keeping military vehicles operational. With opportunities for specialized training and advancement, you’ll be equipped to handle everything from basic repairs to complex systems. If you're ready to take on a rewarding career with a blend of technical skills and military service, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 10 or equivalent with Math and Science.
• Candidates with college diplomas may enter on-the-job training.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, repair, and modify automotive equipment and components.
• Drive various vehicles including tank transporters and recovery vehicles.

Skills

Automotive repair

Mechanical skills

Hydraulic systems

Welding

Documentation skills

Education

Grade 10 or Secondary 4

College diploma

Tools

Oxyacetylene welding equipment

Hydraulic equipment

Mechanical tools

Job description

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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 the recovery of all types of vehicles used in the land forces, utilizing standard towing trucks and specialized tracked and wheeled recovery vehicles
• Drive all types of vehicles ranging from small support wheel vehicles to tank transporters
• Prepare and process maintenance documentation dealing with work orders, individual time cards and parts request forms
• Perform in land operations, when necessary, fight as infantry

Work environment

Vehicle Technicians experience unique challenges working in various environments, including bases and stations across Canada and deployed overseas. Work settings may include workshops, outdoor environments, or temporary accommodations.

Entry options

• Direct Entry Options
• Paid Education Options

The minimum education requirement is the completion of Grade 10 or Secondary 4 in Quebec, including Grade 10 Math and Science or their equivalents. Candidates with college diplomas may be directly placed into on-the-job training after basic training. Foreign education may be accepted.

Training

Initial training includes Basic Military Qualification, driver training at Canadian Forces Logistic Training Centre, and technical training at the Royal Canadian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers School, covering engines, automotive systems, tools, and vehicle operation.

Advancement and specialization

Opportunities for specialized and advanced training include courses in terrain vehicle maintenance, engineering, recovery vehicles, and armored vehicles, among others.

Part-time options

Available for the Primary Reserve, allowing members to serve part-time while pursuing civilian careers or education, with pay and benefits comparable to full-time service.

Related careers

Mobile Support Equipment Operator, Aviation Systems Technician, Avionics Systems Technician

Additional details

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