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OverviewAs a member of the military, Communication and Electronics Engineering Officers provide telecommunications and information management services that support Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) operations in Canada and abroad. Provide telecommunications and information management services Operate and maintain tactical Air Force and strategic communications systems Manage air traffic control and electronics systems Advise on the planning and acquisition of ground based surveillance, communications and information technology systems Oversee surveillance, reconnaissance, and intelligence communications systems Administer data, information, and knowledge management systems Be involved with the full spectrum of terrestrial radio and satellite communications from HF to EHF radar and navigation systems, electronic warfare, cryptography, electronic intelligence, or communications and network securityWork environmentWhen on base, Air Wing or headquarters during peacetime, Communication and Electronics Engineering Officers work in an environment similar to civilian managers and engineers. They may be employed on exercises or deployed in combat situations and may work in an international headquarters, on a multinational staff or mission.Entry plans Direct Entry Options Paid Education OptionsIf you already have a university degree, the CAF will determine if your degree matches the criteria for this job and may place you directly into the required on the job training following basic training. Basic training and military officer qualification training are required before assignment. The CAF pays successful recruits to complete a bachelor degree program in the Royal Military College System, with full-time salary, medical and dental care, and paid vacation in exchange for a service commitment. Typically, the candidates enter the Canadian Military College System as an Officer Cadet. In rare cases, candidates may be approved to attend another Canadian university; a case by case determination is made. If applying for this program, apply to the CAF and consider applying to other Canadian universities as a backup if not accepted for ROTP.TrainingAfter enrolment, you start basic officer training at the Canadian Forces Leadership and Recruit School in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec, for 12 weeks. Topics include general military knowledge, leadership principles, CAF regulations and customs, basic weapons handling, and first aid. There are opportunities to apply these skills in training exercises, force protection, field training, navigation and leadership. A rigorous physical fitness program is a vital part of basic training. Basic officer training is offered in English or French and is a prerequisite for further training.Following basic officer training, second language training may be offered, taking two to nine months depending on language ability.Communication and Electronics Engineering Officers attend the Canadian Forces School of Communications and Electronics in Kingston, Ontario. Training lasts 19 weeks and covers: Organization of the Communications and Electronics Branch Communications information systems and airfield systems management Advanced military communications and electronics theory Communications information systems support planning for deployed operations Deployment of communications information systems equipment Business management skillsCommunication and Electronics Engineering Officers may be offered the opportunity to develop specialized skills through formal courses and on the job training, including: Air operations command and control information systems course Radio and satellite communications Electronic intelligence Communications and network security Cryptographic systemsAs they progress, officers who demonstrate the required ability and potential may be offered advanced or graduate training in selected disciplines.Part time optionsThis position is available for part-time employment through the Reserve Force. Reserve Force members typically work part-time for a Reserve unit in their community. They are not posted or required to relocate, but may volunteer to move to another base or be deployed on a mission within or outside Canada. Reserve Force members train with their home unit to meet professional standards; additional training may be provided by the home unit. An Individual Learning Plan can be set up to pursue a university degree related to this job, with tuition reimbursement up to 50 percent for courses completed while a Reserve member.Reserve Force members usually serve part-time with their home unit for evenings and weekends, with potential for full-time positions at some units for fixed terms. They are paid 92.8 percent of Regular Force rates, receive a benefits package, and may qualify for a pension plan.Related Careers Signals Intelligence Specialist Intelligence Officer Intelligence Operator #J-18808-Ljbffr