Overview
Operations members of the Canadian Armed Forces provide operational support to soldiers including the proper functioning and testing of military equipment such as vehicles, ships and weapons. They follow the military and strategic policies established by the leadership of the Canadian Army, the Royal Canadian Airforce and the Royal Canadian Navy.
This group performs some or all of the following duties:
Analyze equipment and system performance on all combat information equipment
Maintain and operate engineering equipment, including weapons, vehicles, heavy equipment and supplies
Inspect motors in operation, road test motor vehicles, and test automotive systems and components using computerized diagnostic and other testing devices to diagnose and isolate faults
Configure and operate intelligence, surveillance and recognizance systems
Oversee the construction of tools and devices to enable infantry soldiers to cross natural and man-made obstacles and break through enemy defenses
Operate weapons and missile related equipment for defense.
Employment prospects
Annual salary
$52,098
$71,599
$97,460
Job openings
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Strong job outlook
British Columbia
345expected job openings (5-year forecast)
Education and training
Employment requirements
Completion of secondary school is required.
Three months of basic military training is required and provided.
Occupational qualification training of at least six months is required.
Additional information
Members of this unit group who demonstrate the required abilities and potential will be offered advanced training.
Certification requirements
Post-secondary programs in B.C.
No post-secondary education required
No post-secondary education required. You can work in this career without post-secondary education. Some on the job training may be provided. With additional training or experience, you may be able to progress into higher level, supervisory or management positions.