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Weapons Engineering Technician - job post

Canadian Armed Forces
4.2 out of 5 stars
Nova Scotia
$4,337–$6,413 a month - Full-time
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Job details

Pay

  • $4,337–$6,413 a month

Job type

  • Full-time

Location

Nova Scotia

Benefits

Pulled from the full job description

  • Paid time off
  • Vision care
  • Dental care

Full 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.

This position is available full-time or as part of our paid education program.

Pay & Benefits

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

  • Competitive salary starting from $4,337 - $6,413/month for new recruits who join the Regular Force under the Direct Entry plan
  • New pay increases: earn more from the start
  • Recruiting allowance of up to $50,000 paid in installments at key service milestones
  • Paid education and training opportunities
  • Vacation, parental, and other types of paid leave
  • Health, dental, and vision coverage
  • Counselling, and relocation support services
  • Pension plan
  • Stimulating workplace that promotes respect, belonging, and work-life balance

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.

This position is similar to the following:

  • Electronics Repair Apprentice
  • Electronics Repair Journeyman
  • Electrical and Electronics Engineer
  • Marine Weapons Engineering Technician
  • Appliance Service and Repair

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: www.forces.ca/en/find-a-recruiting-centre or call 1-800-856-8488.

Explore over 100 different career opportunities at www.forces.ca/en/careers.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $4,337.00-$6,413.00 per month

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