Description

Specialized members of the Canadian Armed Forces provide critical technological support for military armament. They are primarily responsible for the maintenance, inspection and technical support of all Canadian Army equipment. 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

• Air weapons systems technician
• Ammunition technician
• Weapons engineering technician
• Weapons technician

Main Duties

• Certify ammunition, explosive items, munitions and non-munitions scrap to different degrees of classification
• Inspect, test, identify faults, adjust, repair, recondition and modify electrical, electromechanical, electronic, electro-optic and mechanical equipment, optical instruments, and control systems for weapons and missiles
• Maintain and repair machine-guns and non-guided anti-tank weapons, grenade projectors, mortars and launcher systems
• Test, inspect and repair air weapons systems
• Compile test logs, evaluation reports, equipment maintenance documentation and read and interpret electronic drawings

Workplaces

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

Skills

• Quality Control Testing
• Setting Up
• Troubleshooting
• Digital Literacy
• Equipment and Tool Selection

Abilities

• Arm-Hand Steadiness
• Static Strength
• Trunk Strength
• Auditory Attention
• Depth Perception

Personal Attributes

• Attention to Detail
• Adaptability
• Collaboration
• Stress Tolerance
• Analytical Thinking

Similar Occupations

• Commissioned officers of the Canadian Armed Forces (40042)
• Operations Members of the Canadian Armed Forces (43204)
• Primary combat members of the Canadian Armed Forces (44200)

Source: OaSIS