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Signal TechnicianCanadian Armed Forces • Calgary, AB, Canada
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Signal Technician

Signal Technician

Canadian Armed Forces • Calgary, AB, Canada
25 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Permanent
Job description

Opportunity

Are you a tech enthusiast who also loves the outdoors? As a Signal Technician, you’ll specialize in managing communications systems for the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) in various environments in Canada and around the world.

No previous work experience or career-related skills are required.

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

A Signal Technicians perform corrective maintenance, preventive maintenance, diagnosis, modifications, installations, configurations, inspections and administration for:

  • Wired and Wireless Communications Systems
  • Radio, Satellite and Microwave Broadband Technology
  • Radar Location and Detection Technology
  • Fibre Optic and Copper Wire Broadband Technology
  • Voice and Data Network Defence, Configuration and Administration

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)

Direct Entry Plan

No previous work experience or career-related skills are required. CAF recruiters can help you decide if your personal interests and attributes match the criteria for this occupation.

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 Academic Math (Mathématiques 426 or CST 4)
  • Grade 10 Academic Science

Foreign education may be accepted.

Join the CAF

To learn more about becoming a Signal Technician, 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.

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