Weapons Engineering Technician

Canadian Armed Forces; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A national defense organization in Canada is seeking Weapons Engineering Technicians who will engage with high-tech equipment like radar systems and weaponry. Ideal candidates should have technical skills in electronic systems and relevant educational qualifications. The role offers competitive salaries starting from $3,614 to $5,304 per month, as well as various benefits including paid training and health coverage.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Possible signing bonus

Paid education and training

Health, dental, and vision coverage

Pension plan

Qualifications

• Canadian citizen or permanent resident living in Canada.
• Be at least 18 years old (17 years old with parental consent).
• Higher education may be required depending on the role.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and evaluate the performance of electronic equipment.
• Operate electronic diagnosis systems and specialized tools.
• Perform diagnostic analysis on components to identify faults.
• Repair faulty electronic equipment to restore system function.
• Compile test logs and equipment maintenance documentation.

Skills

Electronic equipment performance monitoring

Electronic diagnosis systems operation

Diagnostic analysis

Repair of electronic equipment

Reading and interpreting electrical drawings

Education

Completed at least Grade 10 or Secondary IV

Diploma or Red Seal for a related civilian trade

Job description

Opportunity

Are you searching for a truly unique engineering challenge? Weapons Engineering Technicians for the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) get to put their skills to the test with high-tech equipment like satellite dishes, radar systems and Naval armaments.

Pay & Benefits

Th e CAF offers a range of benefits to ensure members are well-supported. These include :

• Competitive salary starting from $3,614-$5,304 / month for direct entry recruit in the Regular Force.
• Possible signing bonus.
• Paid education and training opportunities.
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and parental leave.
• Health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Counseling, and relocation support services.
• Pension plan.

Overview

Weapons Engineering Technicians are responsible for the corrective and planned maintenance activities onboard a ship for weapons, communications, radar and marine navigation systems. The primary responsibilities of Weapons Engineering Technicians include :

• Monitor and evaluate the performance of electronic equipment
• Operate electronic diagnosis systems, specialized tools and test equipment
• Perform diagnostic analysis on components and systems to identify faults
• Repair faulty electronic equipment to restore system function
• Compile test logs, evaluation reports, equipment maintenance documentation and read and interpret electronic drawings

You may find a comprehensive list of the primary duties on the forces.ca website.

To be eligible for a position with the Canadian Armed Forces, you must :

• Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident living in Canada;
• Be at least 18 years old (17 years old with parental consent), except :
• For the Paid Education programs, you may be 16 years old (with parental consent);
• For the Primary Reserve, you may be 16 years old (with parental consent) and must be enrolled as a full-time student;
• Have completed at least Grade 10 or Secondary IV in Québec (some jobs need higher levels of education).

Direct Entry Plan

Ideal candidates will already have a diploma or Red Seal for a related civilian trade. If you already have a university or college diploma, the CAF will decide if your academic program matches the criteria for this job and may optimize your progression following basic training. Basic training is required before being assigned.

Join the CAF

To learn more about becoming a Weapons Engineering Technician, visit www.forces.ca , talk to a recruiter at a centre near you or call 1-800-856-8488.

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