Armoured Soldiers maintain armoured fighting vehicles, their weapon systems and their communication equipment. Armoured Soldiers are members of the Combat Arms team, which also includes Infantry, Artillery, and Combat Engineering regiments.
Job details
- Location: Kentville, NS
- Salary: $96.00DAY daily for 64 to 160 hours per month
- Terms of employment: Permanent employment
Part-time - Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Shift, On Call, Flexible Hours, To be determined, Early Morning, Morning
- Start date: Starts as soon as possible
- Benefits: Health benefits, Long term benefits
- vacancies 5 vacancies
Armour Officers provide reconnaissance and direct-fire support in battle from armoured fighting vehicles such as the Leopard main battle tank, the Light Armoured Vehicle or Tactical Armoured Patrol Vehicle, and a variant of the wheeled Light Utility Vehicle. Along with members of the Artillery, Infantry and Combat Engineering regiments, they are members of the Combat Arms.
An Armour Officer is the leader of armoured vehicles in a Reconnaissance Squadron, a Tank Troop or a Direct-Fire Support Troop. They are responsible for soldiers’ training, morale, discipline and combat efficiency, and for the operational readiness of their equipment.
As a Reconnaissance Troop Leaders, they employ stealth, flexibility and innovation on the battlefield, using advanced sensors and equipment, to locate the enemy and identify high-value targets for the commander.
As a Tank Troop Leader or Direct-Fire Support Troop Leader, they employ mobility, flexibility and shock action on the battlefield to use armoured direct-fire systems to destroy enemy targets.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Armour Officers help in any kind of terrain — Arctic tundra, tropical jungle, desert, mountains, urban complex — and any kind of climate. They may be deployed abroad on operational missions or in Canada in support of civil authorities in cases of national emergency. Initially, they are posted to one of three Armour regiments:
- The Royal Canadian Dragoons, 2 Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group, Petawawa, Ontario
- Lord Strathcona’s Horse (Royal Canadians), 1 Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group, Edmonton, Alberta
- 12th Canadian Armored Regiment, 5th Canadian Brigade Group, Valcartier, Quebec
Job requirements
Languages
English
Education
No degree, certificate or diploma
Experience
No experience
Skills Specification
Operate armoured vehicles, artillery, hand-held weapons and other military combat equipment and defence systems; Engage in non-combat operations for humanitarian efforts; Provide assistance in emergency situations, such as civil disorder, natural disasters and major accidents; Participate in drills and other training in preparation for peacekeeping, combat and natural disaster relief duties; Perform administrative and guard duties
Safety and Security
Criminal record check; Basic security clearance
Work Site Environment
Outdoors; Wet/damp; Noisy; Odours; Hot
Transportation/Travel Information
Willing to travel; Willing to travel for extended periods
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
Work under pressure; Handling heavy loads; Physically demanding; Attention to detail; Hand-eye co-ordination; Ability to distinguish between colours; Sound discrimination
Work Location Information
Various locations
Armed Forces Environment
Land environment
Personal Suitability
Initiative; Effective interpersonal skills; Flexibility; Accurate; Team player; Excellent oral communication; Judgement; Reliability; Organized
Health benefits
Dental plan
Long term benefits
Pension plan
Benefits
Health benefits
Dental plan
Long term benefits
Pension plan
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups: Apprentices, Indigenous people, Veterans, Visible minorities
Who can apply to this job?
Only apply to this job if:
- You are a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada.
- You have a valid Canadian work permit.
If you are not authorized to work in Canada, do not apply. The employer will not respond to your application.
How to apply
By email
david.morse2@forces.gc.ca
By phone
902-678-7930 extension 2121 Between 09:30 AM and 03:30 PM
Online:
http://www.forces.ca
