AMMUNITION TECHNICIAN

Are you detail-oriented and calm under pressure? As an Ammunition Technician in the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF), you’ll ensure the safe storage, handling and disposal of ammunition and explosives in support of operations in Canada and abroad.

This position is available full-time.

Pay & Benefits

The CAF offers a range of benefits to ensure members are well supported. These include:

• Competitive salary starting from $4,337 - $6,413/month for new recruits who join the Regular Force under the Direct Entry plan
• New pay increases: earn more from the start
• Recruiting allowance of up to $50,000 paid in installments at key service milestones
• Training opportunities
• Vacation, parental, and other types of paid leave
• Health, dental, and vision coverage
• Counseling, and relocation support services
• Pension plan
• Stimulating workplace that promotes respect, belonging, and work-life balance

Overview

As an Ammunition Technician, your primary duties are to:

• Provide advice on all ammunition and explosive safety matters
• Manage the storage of ammunition and explosives
• Prepare and ship ammunition and explosives
• Perform render safe and disposal procedures on explosive ordinances
• Conduct improvised explosive devices disposal operations
• Operate equipment in support of operations

You will find a comprehensive list of the primary duties on the forces.ca website.

This position is similar to the following:

• Engineering and regulatory inspectors
• Material handlers
• Civilian Ammunition Technician
• Civilian Explosive Ordnance Disposal Range Clearance Operator

To be eligible to apply to the CAF, 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 Reserve, 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 Secondary IV in Québec (some jobs need higher levels of education).

Required Education

The minimum required education to apply for this position is the completion of the provincial requirements for Gr 10 high school, Secondary 4 in Quebec or equivalent secondary school education.

Foreign education may be accepted.

Direct Entry Plan

No previous work experience or career related skills are required. CAF recruiters can help you decide if your personal interests and attributes match the criteria for this occupation.

Join the CAF

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