Job Title

Vehicle Technician role at Canadian Armed Forces | Forces armes canadiennesOverviewAs a member of the military, Vehicle Technicians maintain, repair, and overhaul land vehicles and related equipment to keep them in top condition. Vehicle Technicians belong to the Corps of Royal Canadian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers.ResponsibilitiesInspect, repair, overhaul and modify all types of automotive equipment and componentsRepair, adjust and modify automotive systemsRepair, adjust, overhaul and modify powered equipment such as electrical generators and fuel-fired heating devicesUse and maintain common and specialized tools, basic garage hydraulic, mechanical and pneumatic equipment and oxyacetylene welding equipmentCarry out the recovery of all types of vehicles used in the land forces, utilizing standard towing trucks and specialized tracked and wheeled recovery vehiclesDrive all types of vehicles ranging from small support wheel vehicles to tank transportersPrepare and process maintenance documentation dealing with work orders, individual time cards and parts request formsPerform in land operations, when necessary, fight as infantryWork environmentVehicle Technicians experience the unique adventures and challenges that come with working in different environments. Vehicle Technicians are employed at bases and stations across Canada and on deployed operations around the world. While on a base, they may be working in small spaces, like a workshop. In the field or on deployment they may work outdoors most of the time or in temporary accommodations.If you choose a career in the Regular Force, upon completion of all required training, you will be assigned to your first base. There is some flexibility with regards to postings (relocations), but accommodations cant always be made, and you can likely expect to move at some point in your career. If you decide to join the Primary Reserve Force, you will do so through a specific Reserve unit and typically work part-time with some evenings and weekends, with possibilities of full-time employment.Entry plansDirect Entry OptionsPaid Education OptionsThe minimum required education to apply for this position is the completion of the provincial requirements for Grade 10 or Secondary 4 in Quebec, including Grade 10 Applied Math or Math 416 / CST 4 in Quebec, and Grade 10 Science or equivalent. The ideal candidate will already have a college diploma, the CAF will decide if your academic program matches the training criteria for this job and may place you directly into any required on-the-job training program following basic training. Foreign education may be accepted.Non-commissioned Member Subsidized Training and Education Program (NCMSTEP) allows successful recruits to attend a diploma program at an approved Canadian college, with paid training during the summer. NCMSTEP students attend basic training and on-the-job training, receive full-time salary including medical and dental care, and vacation time with full pay in exchange for a service commitment. If you apply to this program, you must apply to both the CAF and the appropriate college.TrainingThe first stage of training is the Basic Military Qualification course (Basic Training) at the Canadian Forces Leadership and Recruit School in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec. This training provides the basic core skills and knowledge common to all trades and ensures recruits maintain the CAF physical fitness standard.Vehicle Technicians attend the Canadian Forces Logistic Training Centre in Borden, Ontario for four weeks of driver training. Driver training covers a wide range of commercial and military-pattern vehicles up to a three-ton capacity.Following driver training, they attend the Royal Canadian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers School for approximately 30 weeks to receive a combination of theory instruction, demonstrations and practical work, on the following subjects:Principles and operating characteristics of internal combustion enginesRepair and overhaul of typical engines and vehicle componentsCommon and special tools and electronic test equipmentBasic garage equipmentOxyacetylene welding equipmentAutomotive systemsOperating light tracked vehiclesApplicants who enrol under the Non-Commissioned Member Subsidized Training and Education Program (NCMSTEP) may complete a portion or all of their Basic Occupational Qualification Training at an approved Canadian college. Vehicle Technicians may be offered opportunities to develop specialized skills through formal courses and on-the-job training, including supervisory and manager level training. Available courses include instructional techniques, northern terrain vehicle maintenance, engineering and ground support equipment maintenance, armoured vehicle maintenance, recovery vehicle maintenance, Leopard C1/A2 main battle tank and Leopard armoured recovery vehicle maintenance.After Basic Training, Army recruits go to a Military Training Centre for the Basic Military Qualification Land Course for about one month, covering topics such as army physical fitness, dismounted offensive and defensive operations, reconnaissance patrolling and individual field craft.Part-time optionsThis position is available for part-time employment with the Primary Reserve at certain locations across Canada. Reserve Force members usually serve part-time at a military unit in their community, and may serve while going to school or working at a civilian job. They are paid during training and are not posted or required to relocate; they can volunteer to move to another base and may also volunteer for deployment on a military mission within or outside Canada.Reserve Force members are trained to the same level as their Regular Force counterparts and usually begin training with their home unit to meet basic professional military standards. Following basic military training and Soldier qualification, the home unit will arrange additional training for specialized skills. Vehicle Technicians attend the Royal Canadian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers School for four weeks of Driver Training on vehicles up to a three-ton capacity, followed by approximately 30 weeks to achieve their skills qualification. Reserve Force members usually serve part-time with their home unit for scheduled evenings and weekends, with the possibility of full-time positions at some units. They are paid 92.8% of Regular Force pay and may qualify for a pension plan with benefits. #J-18808-Ljbffr