Discover jobs
Job Search
photocopy machine technician
Title posted on Jobillico - Weapons Engineering Technician
Posted on May 03, 2024 by Employer details The Royal Canadian Navy
Job details
<p><strong><span>Opportunity</span></strong></p><p><span>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.</span></p><p><span> </span></p><p><strong><span>Overview</span></strong></p><p><span>Weapons Engineering Technicians are responsible for the corrective and planned maintenance activities onboard a ship for weapons, communications, radar and marine navigation systems. Their primary responsibilities include:</span></p><ul><li><span> </span><span>Monitoring and evaluating electronic equipment</span></li><li><span> </span><span>Operating diagnostic systems, specialized tools and test equipment</span></li><li><span> </span><span>Performing diagnostic analysis on components and systems</span></li><li><span> </span><span>Repairing faulty electronic equipment</span></li><li><span> </span><span>Inspecting, maintaining and installing electronic components</span></li><li><span> </span><span>Compiling logs, reports and maintenance documentation</span></li><li><span> </span><span>Reading and interpreting electronic drawings</span></li></ul><p><span> </span></p><p><span>To be eligible for a position with the Canadian Armed Forces, you must:</span></p><ul><li><span>Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident living in Canada;</span></li><li><span>Be at least 18 years old (17 years old with parental consent), except:</span><ul><li><span>For the Paid Education programs?you may be 16 years old (with parental consent);</span></li><li><span>For the Primary Reserves?you may be 16 years old (with parental consent) and must be enrolled as a full-time student;</span></li></ul></li><li><span>Have completed at least Grade 10 or Secondaire IV in Québec (some jobs need higher levels of education).</span></li></ul><p><span> </span></p><p><strong><span>Paid Education Options</span></strong></p><p><span>Non-commissioned Member (NCM) Subsidized Training and Education Program (STEP)</span></p><p><span>Because this position requires specialty training, the CAF will pay successful recruits to attend the diploma program at an approved Canadian college. NCM STEP students attend basic training and on-the-job training during the summer months. They receive full-time salaries, including medical and dental care, along with full pay in exchange for working with the CAF for a period of time. If you choose to apply to this program, you must apply both to the CAF and the appropriate college.</span></p><p><span> </span></p><p><strong><span>Work Environment</span></strong></p><p><span>Weapons Engineering Technicians spend much of their career on board ships with ?home ports? in Halifax, Nova Scotia, or Esquimalt, British Columbia. They experience exciting adventures and unique challenges that come with working at sea, such as performing tasks in small, dimly lit spaces or on open decks for repairs and maintenance.</span></p><p><span> </span></p><p><span>Technicians usually work the regular day shift on board the ship they are assigned to. In addition to their usual duties, they may perform out-of-occupation duties such as cleaning, painting, working in the cafeteria and loading supplies.</span></p><p><span> </span></p><p><strong><span>Basic Military Qualification</span></strong></p><p><span>The first stage of training is the Basic Military Qualification course, or Basic Training, held at the Canadian Forces Leadership and Recruit School in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Québec, or through various training establishments across Canada from Esquimalt, British Columbia, to Halifax, Nova Scotia. This training provides the basic core skills and knowledge common to all trades. One main goal of this course is to ensure all recruits maintain the CAF physical fitness standard; as a result, the training is physically demanding but achievable.</span></p><p><span> </span></p><p><strong><span- LocationSelkirk, MB
- SalaryNot available
- Terms of employment Full time
- Start date Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source Jobillico #13526286
Important notice: This job posting has been provided by a partner site. Job Bank is not responsible for this content.
Report a problem with this job posting
- Date modified: