Traffic Technician

Join the Canadian Armed Forces as a Traffic Technician . As a member of the military, Traffic Technicians plan, execute and manage the movement of all Canadian Armed Forces equipment and personnel.

Overview : Traffic Technicians use all modes of transport from any local, regional, national or international location in support of all Canadian Armed Forces Exercises and Operations. They operate in teams in existing or fabricated supply chains.

The primary responsibilities of Traffic Technicians are to :

• Prepare, process, record and account for all transportation documents and forms relating to cargo / equipment and personnel movements
• Plan, administer, execute and manage the loading and offloading of cargo / equipment, personnel and baggage from military and commercial road, rail, air and maritime transport vehicles
• Dangerous cargo processing
• Customs documentation and liaison
• Operate military vehicles and materiel handling equipment
• Process transportation contracts, invoices and maintain financial records

Work environment : Traffic Technicians work in warehouses, offices, terminals, the field and flying squadrons in Canada and around the world in support to Canadian Armed Forces operations.

Entry plans : The minimum required education to apply for this job is the completion of the provincial requirements for Grade 10 or Secondary 4 in Quebec. Foreign education may be accepted.

Training : The first stage of training is the Basic Military Qualification course (Basic Training), held at the Canadian Forces Leadership and Recruit School in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec. Traffic Technicians attend the Canadian Forces Logistics Training Centre in Borden, Ontario.

Part time options : This position is available for part-time employment with the Primary Reserve at certain locations across Canada.

Reserve Force members usually serve part time at an Air Force Wing in their community, and may serve while going to school or working at a civilian job. They are paid during their training.

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