Electronic-Optronic Technician (Land)Canadian Armed Forces | Forces armées canadiennes • Saskatoon, Division No. 11, CA

Electronic-Optronic Technician (Land)

Canadian Armed Forces | Forces armées canadiennes • Saskatoon, Division No. 11, CA

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Overview

As a member of the military, Electronic-Optronic Technicians maintain, repair and modify fire control systems to ensure the accurate delivery of ammunition to the intended target.

Overview

As a member of the military, Electronic-Optronic Technicians maintain, repair and modify fire control systems to ensure the accurate delivery of ammunition to the intended target.

Electronic-Optronic Technicians belong to the Corps of Royal Canadian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF). The primary responsibilities of the Electronic-Optronic Technician is to:

Inspect, test, identify faults in, adjust, repair, recondition and modify electrical, electromechanical, electronic, electro-optic and mechanical equipment, optical instruments, and control systems for weapons and missiles
Repair surveillance and thermal observation systems
Maintain vehicle satellite navigation systems
Maintain fibre-optic systems
Repair laser systems
Maintain optical, electrical and electronic test equipment
Repair portable and trailer-mounted power-generating systems
Operate and maintain general-purpose and specialized tools and equipment
Drive military-pattern vehicles

Work environment

Electronic-Optronic Technicians typically work at a base or station in Canada in a workshop. During field training and on operations in the field, they generally work in temporary or improvised workshops or outdoors. Electronic-Optronic Technicians are dedicated to the Army, but they may support Royal Canadian Air Force and Royal Canadian Navy operations.

If you chose a career in the Regular Force, upon completion of all required training, you will be assigned to your first base. While there is some flexibility with regards to postings (relocations), accommodations can’t always be made, and therefore, you can likely expect to move at some point in your career.

Entry plans

Direct Entry Options

The minimum required education for this position is the completion of the provincial requirements for Grade 10 or Secondary 4 in Quebec, including Grade 10 Applied Math or Math 416/CST 4 in Quebec, and any science course at the Grade 10 level or Secondary 4 level in Quebec.

The ideal candidate will already have a college diploma, the CAF will decide if your academic program matches the training criteria for this job and may place you directly into the any required on-the-job training program following basic training.

Foreign education may be accepted.

Training

The first stage of training is the Basic Military Qualification course, or Basic Training, held at the Canadian Forces Leadership and Recruit School in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec. This training provides the basic core skills and knowledge common to all trades. A goal of this course is to ensure that all recruits maintain the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) physical fitness standard; as a result, the training is physically demanding.

Electronic-Optronic Technicians will attend the Royal Canadian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers School in Borden, Ontario, for training specific to the roles and responsibilities of the Electronic-Optronic Technician. The training takes about 33 weeks but may be less for those with civilian qualifications in the field. Using a combination of classroom instruction, demonstrations and practical work, it covers the following material:

Basic electrical and electronic theory
Repair of electrical and electronic equipment
Basic optical and optronic theory
Repair of mechanical and optical equipment
Repair of vehicle-mounted optronic and electronic devices
Basic computer theory and architecture
Repair of night-observation devices
Repair of surveillance equipment
Repair of surveying equipment
Basic soldiering skills, including field-craft and battle-craft

On-the-job training

Electronic-Optronic Technicians are initially posted to a unit on a CAF Base for about 18 months of on-the-job training, which is similar to an apprenticeship program. During this period, you practice and build on your previous training. You are then eligible for additional training at the Royal Canadian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers School to bring your knowledge, skills and experience to that of a civilian journeyman.

Applicants who enrol under the Non-Commissioned Member Subsidized Training and Education Program (NCMSTEP) will have the opportunity to complete a portion, or all of their Basic Occupational Qualification Training at an approved Canadian college, university, other postsecondary establishment.

Electronic-Optronic Technicians may be offered the opportunity to develop specialized skills through formal courses and on-the-job training, including:

Maintenance of the electrical, electronic and optronic systems of the Leopard tank
Maintenance of artillery computers
Air-conditioning equipment
Simulators and trainers

As they progress in their career, Electronic-Optronic Technicians who demonstrate the required ability and potential will be offered advanced training. Available courses include:

Maintenance of digital computers
Maintenance of thermal sights
Maintenance of advanced surveillance equipment, lasers, and fibre-optics
Maintenance of simulators and trainers
Maintenance of Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (SUAS)
Maintenance of Ground Based Air Defence
Maintenance of Main Battle Tank (vice Leopard)
Maintenance of TOW Missile Systems
Leadership and tactics
Supervisor-level training
Manager-level training

Related Civilian Occupations

Electronic Engineering Technologist
Electro-Mechanical Technician
Surveillance/Thermal Equipment Technician
Optical/Optronic Technician
Laser Equipment Technician

Seniority level

Seniority level
Entry level

Employment type

Employment type
Full-time

Job function

Job function
Engineering and Information Technology

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