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Signal Operator

Signal Operator

Canadian Armed ForcesMontreal, QC, Canada
2 days ago
Salary
CA$3,614.00–CA$5,304.00 monthly
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Opportunity

Do you like knowing that your work is directly helping your team? As a Signal Operator, you’ll be responsible for connecting Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members through communication systems in a variety of locations and scenarios.

Pay & Benefits

The CAF offers a range of benefits to ensure members are well-supported. These include :

  • Competitive salary starting from $3,614-$5,304 / month for direct entry recruit in the Regular Force.
  • Possible signing bonus.
  • Paid education and training opportunities.
  • Paid vacation, sick leave, and parental leave.
  • Health, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Counseling, and relocation support services.
  • Pension plan.

Overview

Signal Operators expertly install, remove, troubleshoot and operate technology such as :

  • Wired and Wireless Communications and Information Systems
  • Radio, Satellite and Microwave Broadband Systems
  • Fibre Optic and Copper Wire Broadband Technology
  • Voice and Data Systems
  • You may find a comprehensive list of the primary duties on the forces.ca website.

    To be eligible to apply to the CAF, you must :

  • Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident living in Canada;
  • Be at least 18 years old (17 years old with parental consent), except :
  • For the paid education programs, you may be 16 years old (with parental consent);

  • For the Primary Reserve, you may be 16 years old (with parental consent) and must be enrolled as a full-time student;
  • Have completed at least Grade 10 or Secondary IV in Quebec (some jobs need higher levels of education).
  • Required Education

    The minimum required education to apply for this position is the completion of the provincial requirements for Grade 10 or Secondary IV in Quebec, including : Grade 10 Applied Math (Mathématiques 416 or CST 4)

    Foreign education may be accepted.

    Direct Entry Officer Plan

    No previous work experience or career-related skills are required. A recruiter can help you decide if your interests and attributes fit. If you already have a university or college diploma, the CAF will decide if your academic program matches the criteria for this job and may place you directly into the necessary on-the-job training program following Basic Training. Basic Training is required before being assigned.

    Join the CAF

    To learn more about becoming a Signal Operator, visit www.forces.ca , talk to a recruiter at a centre near you or call 1-800-856-8488.

    Explore over 100 different career opportunities at www.forces.ca / en / careers.