Armed Forces Electronics Specialist

3 weeks ago

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Canadian Armed Forces Full time

Key Responsibilities:


As an Armed Forces Electronics Specialist, you will be responsible for the corrective and planned maintenance activities onboard a ship for weapons, communications, radar and marine navigation systems.


Main Responsibilities:



  • Monitoring and evaluating electronic equipment
  • Operating diagnostic systems, specialized tools and test equipment
  • Performing diagnostic analysis on components and systems
  • Repairing faulty electronic equipment
  • Inspecting, maintaining and installing electronic components
  • Compiling logs, reports and maintenance documentation
  • Reading and interpreting electronic drawings

Eligibility Requirements:


To be eligible for this position, 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 Reserves—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 Secondaire IV in Québec (some jobs need higher levels of education).


Specialized Training Opportunities:


Armed Forces Electronics Specialists may be offered the opportunity to develop specialized skills through formal courses and on-the-job training for topics like:



  • Side Scan Sonar Operation
  • Video Conferencing Terminal Maintainer
  • High-Reliability Soldering
  • Explosives Safety Inspection
  • Fibre Optics

Education Requirements:


The minimum required education to apply for this position is the completion of the provincial requirements for Grade 10 or Secondaire IV in Québec, including:



  • Grade 10 Applied Math (Mathématiques 426 or TS 4)
  • A Physics course at any level is an asset but not required

Work Environment:


Armed Forces Electronics Specialists spend much of their career on board ships with home ports in Halifax, Nova Scotia, or Esquimalt, British Columbia. They experience exciting adventures and unique challenges that come with working at sea, such as performing tasks in small, dimly lit spaces or on open decks for repairs and maintenance.


Training and Development:


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, Québec, or through various training establishments across Canada from Esquimalt, British Columbia, to Halifax, Nova Scotia. This training provides the basic core skills and knowledge common to all trades. One main goal of this course is to ensure all recruits maintain the CAF physical fitness standard; as a result, the training is physically demanding but achievable.


Naval Environmental Training:


Naval recruits attend Naval Fleet School Pacific in Esquimalt, British Columbia, or Naval Fleet School Atlantic in Halifax, Nova Scotia, for approximately five weeks. Training includes the following topics:



  • Perform General Duties in the Naval Environment
  • Perform as a Member of the Force Protection Team
  • Perform as a Member of the Damage Control Organization
  • Carry Out Survival Drills

Electronics and Communications Expertise:


Armed Forces Electronics Specialists will attend academic training at Naval Fleet School Atlantic in Halifax, Nova Scotia, before proceeding with application training. Application training can be completed either in Halifax, Nova Scotia, or Esquimalt, British Columbia.


Electrical and Electronics Theory:


Electrical and Electronics Theory, Communications Theory and Applications, Radar Theory and Applications, Sonar Theory and Applications, Shipboard Weapons System Theory, Ammunition Handling and Safety, Hand Tools, Electrical Meters and Diagnostic Equipment.


Specialized Skills Development:


Armed Forces Electronics Specialists may be offered the opportunity to develop specialized skills through formal courses and on-the-job training for topics like Side Scan Sonar Operation, Video Conferencing Terminal Maintainer, High-Reliability Soldering, Explosives Safety Inspection, Fibre Optics.

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