Description

Primary combat members of the Canadian Armed Forces provide collective defence measures to protect Canadian waters, land, air space and other interests. They conduct raids and ambushes in combat missions and conduct patrols and escorts in security and stability missions. They also follow the military and strategic policies established by the leadership of the Canadian Army, the Royal Canadian Airforce and the Royal Canadian Navy.

Job Titles

• Armoured soldier – Canadian Army
• Infanteer
• Infantry soldier
• Soldier – Canadian Army

Main Duties

• Provide assistance in emergency situations, such as civil disorder, natural disasters and major accidents
• Operate armoured vehicles, artillery, hand-held weapons and other military combat equipment and defense systems
• Engage in non-combat operations for humanitarian efforts
• Participate in drills and other training in preparation for peacekeeping, combat and natural disaster relief
• Maintain weapon systems, vehicles, survival gear and personal defensive equipment
• Perform underwater search and recovery operations
• Use tactics of camouflage and concealment, patrol, attack, defense, and evasion when engaged in combat missions.

Workplaces

• The Canadian Army
• The Royal Canadian Airforce
• The Royal Canadian Navy

Skills

• Equipment and Tool Selection
• Operation and Control
• Coordinating
• Critical Thinking
• Evaluation

Abilities

• Arm-Hand Steadiness
• Auditory Attention
• Explosive Strength
• Far Vision
• Multi-Signal Response

Personal Attributes

• Collaboration
• Stress Tolerance
• Adaptability
• Attention to Detail
• Active Learning

Similar Occupations

• Commissioned officers of the Canadian Armed Forces (40042)
• Operations Members of the Canadian Armed Forces (43204)
• Specialized members of the Canadian Armed Forces (42102)

Source: OaSIS