Line Technician

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Overview

As a member of the military, Line Technicians provide fast, reliable, wired communications infrastructure and support to wireless systems utilizing leading edge cable distribution systems. They are part of a larger team that provides the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) with communications and information services throughout Canada and around the world.

Line Technicians expertly install, remove, maintain, and repair leading edge communications infrastructure such as:

• Interior structured cable systems, consisting of copper cables, fibre optic cables, and supporting infrastructure
• The integration of radio, satellite, and microwave broadband equipment and infrastructure into wired networks
• Communications towers and antennas
• Fibre optic and copper cable distribution and supporting infrastructure in buildings and military bases

Work environment

Line Technicians work primarily outdoors across the country and around the world where the CAF has a footprint. They work at heights and in confined spaces, requiring adherence to safety standards.

If joining the Regular Force, after training, you will be assigned to a base and may be relocated during your career. If joining the Primary Reserve Force, you will serve part-time at a local Reserve unit, typically one night per week and some weekends, with opportunities for full-time employment and deployment.

Entry plans

No prior work experience or specific skills are required. Recruiters will help assess if your interests and attributes match the role.

The minimum education requirement is the completion of Grade 10 or Secondary 4 in Quebec, including Math 416 or Grade 10 Applied Math. Foreign education may be accepted.

Training

Initial training includes Basic Military Qualification at Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec, and technical training at the Canadian Forces School of Communication and Electronics in Kingston, Ontario, lasting approximately 20 weeks. Training covers installation, maintenance, and safety procedures, with opportunities for specialized and advanced training in areas like antenna systems, rescue, and IT.

Part-time options

Part-time roles are available for Reserve Force members, serving at local units and training centers. Reservists are paid at a rate of 92.8% of Regular Force pay, with benefits and pension contributions.

Related Careers

• Signal Operator
• Signals Officer
• Signal Technician

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Engineering and Information Technology

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