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Join to apply for the Construction Engineering Officer role at Canadian Armed Forces | Forces armes canadiennes Overview As a member of the Military Engineer Branch, Construction Engineers plan, develop and implement projects involving a wide range of military engineering tasks. Their primary responsibilities are to: Prepare or approve construction drawings, designs and cost estimates Advise superiors on military engineering matters Exercise leadership and technical control over organizations involved in engineering services Provide mapping, charting and geodesic support to sea, land and air operations Lead and manage a team of skilled personnel Work environment Construction Engineers work as part of a Construction Engineering Flight or Unit. Although the primary role is to support the operations of the Royal Canadian Air Force, Construction Engineering Officers may also support Canadian Army operations and missions. After gaining practical experience, Construction Engineers may be posted to CAF bases or headquarters. They will likely be deployed on domestic or international missions, including operations in support of UN, NATO or Coalition missions. If you join the Regular Force, after completion of training you will be assigned to your first base. Postings can involve relocations, and accommodations may not always be available. If you join the Primary Reserve, you will join through a Reserve unit and work part time, with the possibility of full-time employment. Outside of training, your Reserve unit is your workplace; you may be required to relocate in some circumstances. As a Primary Reserve, you typically work one evening per week and some weekends as a minimum with the possibility of full-time employment. Entry plans Direct Entry Options Paid Education Options If you already have a university degree, the CAF will decide if your academic program matches the criteria for this job and may place you directly into the required on-the-job training program following basic training. Basic training and military officer qualification training are required before being assigned. Training Regular Officer Training Plan (ROTP): The CAF will pay successful recruits to complete a bachelor degree program in the Royal Military College System. Recruits will receive full-time salary including medical and dental care, as well as vacation time with full pay in exchange for working in the CAF for a period of time. Typically, the candidates enter the Canadian Military College System as an Officer Cadet where they study subjects relevant to both their military and academic career. In rare instances, based on the needs of the CAF, candidates may be approved to attend another Canadian University. A determination will be made on a case by case basis. If you are applying for this program, you must apply to the CAF and it is recommended to apply to other Canadian universities should you not be accepted for ROTP. Training (Basic officer training): After enrolment, you start basic officer training at the Canadian Forces Leadership andRecruit School in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec, for 12 weeks. Topics covered include general military knowledge, the principles of leadership, regulations and customs of the CAF, basic weapons handling, and first aid. Opportunities will also be provided to apply such newly acquired military skills in training exercises involving force protection, field training, navigation and leadership. A rigorous physical fitness program is also a vital part of basic training. Basic officer training is provided in English or French and successful completion is a prerequisite for further training. Second language training may be offered after basic training. Training could take from two to nine months to complete depending on your ability in your second language. After basic training, you will go to the Infantry School at the Combat Training Centre in Gagetown, New Brunswick. You will build upon the leadership training you received in basic officer training and learn the skills required of all Soldiers, including more advanced weapons handling, fieldcraft, and section-level tactics. Construction Engineers attend the Canadian Forces School of Military Engineering in Gagetown, New Brunswick. You will learn to lead your team in the execution of basic engineering tasks in both garrison and on deployment. You will also be introduced to Construction Engineering operations such as conducting engineer reconnaissance, preparing reports for military decision makers and planning the installation of facilities and structures to support such operations. You will have the opportunity to become familiar with the various Construction Engineering roles, in different settings and scenarios, and further develop your leadership skills. Upon completion of your training as a Construction Engineering Officer, you will be able to manage infrastructures at main operating bases and to plan and direct infrastructure projects for both domestic and deployed operations. Part time options This position is available for part-time employment with the Primary Reserve at certain locations across Canada. Reserve Force members usually serve part time at an Air Force Wing in their community, and may serve while going to school or working at a civilian job. They are paid during their training. They are not posted or required to do a military move. However, they can volunteer to move to another base. They may also volunteer for deployment on a military mission within or outside Canada. Construction Engineering Officers serve with the Royal Canadian Air Force. When they are employed on a part-time or casual full-time basis they usually serve at CAF bases and tactical units at locations within Canada. Find a Recruiting Centre. Reserve Force members usually begin training with their home unit to ensure that they meet the required basic professional military standards. Following basic officer training, the home unit will arrange for additional training for specialized skills. Training for the Construction Engineering Officer qualification requires about 11 months and is conducted at the Canadian Forces School of Military Engineering at Gagetown, New Brunswick. Air Reserve members are trained to the same level as their Regular Force counterparts and are employed in the same unit and perform the same job. Air Reserve members usually serve up to 12 days per month in a regular work day, with opportunities to serve full-time for short durations as needed. Reserve Force members are paid 92.8% of Regular Force rates of pay, receive a reasonable benefits package and may qualify to contribute to a pension plan. Related Careers Geomatics Technician Accelerated Pay Increment Drafting and Survey Technician Airborne Electronic Sensor Operator Seniority level Entry level Employment type Full-time Job function Engineering and Information Technology #J-18808-Ljbffr