Strong job outlook

Operations members of the Canadian Armed Forces

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.

Job titles

  • airborne electronic sensor operator
  • assault pioneer
  • combat engineer
  • mortarman/woman
  • naval acoustics operator
  • naval combat information operator

Employment prospects

Source: BC Labour Market Outlook 2025 edition

Annual salary

Low

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Median

$83,000

High

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Job openings

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Strong job outlook

British Columbia

452

expected 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

  • No 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.

Beneficial post-secondary programs (not required)

Adult Upgrading Education Programs

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