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Join to apply for the Marine Technician role at Canadian Armed Forces | Forces armes canadiennes Overview As a member of the military, Marine Technicians operate and maintain highly technical electro-mechanical, propulsion, mechanical and power generation/distribution systems, enabling Royal Canadian Navy warships to float, move and fight. They are trained to specialize in either the mechanical or electrical fields as they progress in their careers. Responsibilities Operate all marine systems engineering equipment onboard ship, troubleshoot failures, advise command on limitations and repair as required to restore system function. Execute and track maintenance schedules to keep the ships engineering equipment in prime condition. Respond to emergencies as the onboard expert in firefighting and damage control, including helicopter crash rescue. Perform as the ships metal workers, carrying out burning, welding and machining. Apply in-depth knowledge of systems including propulsion engines, power distribution, hydraulics, electronic controls, damage control equipment, refrigeration and fuel management. Work environment Marine Technicians spend much of their career on board ships based in Halifax, Nova Scotia or Esquimalt, British Columbia. They work at sea in limited light and confined spaces and may work on open decks in various weather conditions repairing or maintaining equipment. While at sea, all ships company stand watch in shifts. When the ship is alongside, Marine Technicians usually work a regular day-shift schedule. Junior Marine Technicians may spend time performing general duties such as cleaning, painting, working in the cafeteria or loading supplies. Entry plans Direct Entry Options Paid Education Options Education and qualifications The minimum required education to apply for this occupation is the completion of provincial requirements for Grade 10 or Secondary 4 in Quebec, including: Grade 10 Academic Math or Math 426; or Grade 12 Applied Math or Math 526 A General Education Development certificate (GED) would only be acceptable if the applicant also has Grade 10 Academic Math (or Math 426) or Grade 12 Applied Math (or Math 526) courses completed. The ideal candidate will already have a college diploma or Red Seal for a related civilian occupation. The Forces will decide if your academic program matches the training criteria for this job and may place you directly into the required on-the-job training program following basic training. Foreign education may be accepted. NCMSTEP Non-Commissioned Member Subsidized Training and Education Program (NCMSTEP) because this position requires specialty training, the CAF may pay successful recruits to attend the diploma program at an approved Canadian college. NCMSTEP students attend basic training and on-the-job training during the summer months. They receive a full-time salary including medical and dental care, with vacation time and full pay in exchange for working with the CAF for a period of time. If you apply to this program, you must apply to both the CAF and the appropriate college. Training The first stage of training is the Basic Military Qualification course, or basic training, held at the Canadian Forces Leadership and Recruit School in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec. This course provides the basic core skills and knowledge common to all trades, and ensures recruits maintain CAF physical fitness standards. Marine Technicians attend training at Naval Fleet School Pacific in Esquimalt, BC and Naval Fleet School Atlantic in Halifax, NS. Training takes approximately 14 weeks and includes: Basic mechanical, electrical and hull systems theory Basic preventive and corrective maintenance for marine systems Conduct of propulsion and ancillary rounds Equipment flash-up and shut-down procedures Basic emergency responses to equipment failures Emergency burning and welding equipment and procedures Repair of watertight and non-watertight closures Applicants who enrol under NCMSTEP may complete a portion or all of their Basic Occupational Qualification Training at an approved Canadian college or other postsecondary establishment. Marine Technicians may be offered the opportunity to develop specialized skills through formal courses and/or on-the-job training, including: Helicopter Crash Rescue Firefighting Welding Fabrication / Machining Diesel Inspection Gas Turbine Maintenance As they progress in their career, Marine Technicians who demonstrate the required ability may be offered advanced training. Available courses include: Advanced mechanical preventive / corrective maintenance Advanced electrical preventive / corrective maintenance Plant operation and watch supervision Advanced firefighting / damage control Refit management Equipment lifecycle management Maintenance management Naval recruits attend the Naval Environmental Training Program at Naval Fleet School Pacific in Esquimalt, BC or Naval Fleet School Atlantic in Halifax, NS for approximately five weeks. Training includes: Perform General Duties in the Naval Environment Perform as a Member of the Force Protection Team Perform as a Member of the Damage Control Organization Carry Out Survival Drills Part time options The Marine Technician Occupation is available for part-time employment with the Naval Reserve at certain locations across Canada, including 24 Naval Reserve Divisions (NRDs). Reserve Force members may serve while going to school or working at a civilian job. They usually serve part-time at a Naval Reserve Division in their community and full-time for short periods of training or deployment on bases, ships and military operations within Canada or abroad. They may also volunteer for long-term full-time contracts for up to several years. They are generally not posted or required to do a military move however, they are entitled to a military move for long-term full-time contracts. They can voluntarily transfer from one Naval Reserve Division to another as their civilian life relocates them. Marine Technician Reservists serve as members of the Royal Canadian Navy. Like their Regular Force counterparts, they are employed for the operation and maintenance of all mechanical, electrical and structural systems onboard RCN ships. Reserve Marine Technicians may be eligible for the same training and employment as Regular Force Marine technicians providing they have the time available; or they may choose to serve primarily part-time in their Naval Reserve Division. Reservists provide technical expertise in support of boatsheds, performing advanced preventive and corrective maintenance on small boats. In support of Naval Security Teams (NSTs), reservists conduct setup, operation and maintenance of power generation, ventilation, and related systems for portable operation centers and temporary support bases. In support of operations, Reserves may progress to taking charge of the maintenance teams and the equipment under their responsibility. Part-time employment is normally in the Marine Technicians Naval Reserve Division and some part-time training is conducted on weekends at naval schools or in ships afloat. Short-term and long-term full-time employment in ships, NST exercises and operations, and at naval schools is normally available in the summer months. Reserve Force members are trained to the same level as their Regular Force counterparts for work that is common to the two components. Reservists usually begin training in their Naval Reserve Division to prepare them for the Basic Military Naval Qualification course at Quebec City, Quebec. Following basic training Reserve Marine Technicians usually start their occupational training at their Naval Reserve Division and then complete the initial occupational training and Naval Environmental Training at either Naval Fleet School Pacific in Esquimalt, British Columbia or Naval Fleet School Atlantic in Halifax, Nova Scotia over several months. Reserve Force members usually serve part-time within their home unit for scheduled evenings and occasional weekends. They are paid 92.8% of Regular Force rates of pay, receive a reasonable benefits package including a pension plan, and may qualify for reimbursement of civilian education expenses. Related Careers Vehicle Technician Avionics Systems Technician Aviation Systems Technician Seniority level Entry level Employment type Full-time Job function Management and Manufacturing #J-18808-Ljbffr