Operations members of the Canadian Armed Forces

Example job titles

• airborne electronic sensor operator
• assault pioneer
• combat engineer
• naval combat information operator
• sonar operator

Main duties

• This group performs some or all of the following duties:
• Analyze equipment and system performance on all combat information equipment
• Maintain and operate engineering equipment, including weapons, vehicles, heavy equipment and supplies
• Inspect motors in operation, road test motor vehicles, and test automotive systems and components using computerized diagnostic and other testing devices to diagnose and isolate faults
• Configure and operate intelligence, surveillance and recognizance systems
• Oversee the construction of tools and devices to enable infantry soldiers to cross natural and man-made obstacles and break through enemy defenses
• Operate weapons and missile related equipment for defense.

Employment requirements

• Completion of secondary school is required.
• Three months of basic military training is required and provided.
• Occupational qualification training of at least six months is required.
• Specialized training in the operation and maintenance of military equipment and systems is provided.