Communication and Electronics Engineering Officer

Communication and Electronics Engineering Officer

As a member of the military, Communication and Electronics Engineering Officers provide telecommunications and information management services that support Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) operations in Canada and abroad.

• Provide telecommunications and information management services
• Operate and maintain tactical Air Force and strategic communications systems
• Manage air traffic control and electronics systems
• Advise on the planning and acquisition of ground based surveillance, communications and information technology systems
• Oversee surveillance, reconnaissance, and intelligence communications systems
• Administer data, information, and knowledge management systems
• Be involved with the full spectrum of terrestrial radio and satellite communications from HF to EHF radar and navigation systems, electronic warfare, cryptography, electronic intelligence, or communications and network security

While working on a base, Air Wing or headquarters during peacetime, Communication and Electronics Engineering Officer work in an environment similar to civilian managers and engineers. They may be employed on exercises or deployed in combat situations.

Work environment: Communication and Electronics Engineering Officers may work in an international headquarters, on a multinational staff or mission.

• Direct Entry Options
• Paid Education Options

If you already have a university degree, the CAF will decide if your academic program matches the criteria for this job and may place you directly into the required on-the-job training program following basic training.

Training: After enrolment, you start basic officer training at the Canadian Forces Leadership and Recruit School in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec, for 12 weeks. Communication and Electronics Engineering Officers attend the Canadian Forces School of Communications and Electronics in Kingston, Ontario. Training lasts 19 weeks and covers the following topics:

• Organization of the Communications and Electronics Branch
• Communications information systems and airfield systems management
• Advanced military communications and electronics theory
• Communications information systems support planning for deployed operations
• Deployment of communications information systems equipment
• Business management skills

Communication and Electronics Engineering Officers may be offered the opportunity to develop specialized skills through formal courses and on-the-job training.

Part time options: This position is available for part-time employment through the Reserve Force. Reserve Force members generally work part-time for a Reserve unit in their community.