Combat Engineer

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Overview

As a member of the military, Combat Engineers ensure that troops can live, move, and fight on the battlefield. They perform construction and maintenance tasks, operate vehicles and equipment in support of engineer operations, and maintain field installations and facilities.

Responsibilities

• Construct and maintain roads, airfields, heliports, bridges, causeways, rafts, and both permanent and temporary buildings.
• Construct field defenses and obstacles.
• Provide drinking water by testing, purifying, and filtering local supplies and constructing local distribution systems.
• Detect and dispose of mines and bulk explosives.
• Demolish roads and bridges, and lay minefields to prevent enemy movement.
• Maintain and operate engineering equipment, including weapons, vehicles, heavy equipment, and supplies.
• Provide engineer communications on the battlefield.

Work Environment

Combat Engineers experience unique adventures and challenges in the field. Qualified Combat Engineers may apply for Combat Diver Training. Depending on the force (Regular or Reserve), postings and relocations vary, with Reserve members serving part-time at local units and having the option to volunteer for deployments.

Entry Requirements

Training

The initial training is the Basic Military Qualification course at the Canadian Forces Leadership and Recruit School in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec. This is followed by driver training in Borden, Ontario, and 20 weeks of military engineering training at Gagetown, New Brunswick, covering construction of defenses, roads, bridges, radio communications, and explosive handling. Advanced and specialized training options are available, including courses in combat diving, explosives disposal, and heavy equipment operation.

Part-Time Options

This role is available part-time through the Primary Reserve at various locations across Canada. Reserve members serve part-time, usually evenings and weekends, and may volunteer for full-time positions or deployments. They receive pay and benefits comparable to the Regular Force, with opportunities for career development.

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Additional Details

Level : Entry level

Type : Full-time

Function : Other, Information Technology, and Management

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