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Overview As 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 groundbased 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, and communications and network security Work Environment While working on a 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, or work in an international headquarters, on a multinational staff or mission. If you choose a career in the Regular Force, upon completion of all required training you will be assigned to your first base. Postings are flexible but relocations cannot always be accommodated, so relocation is often expected over a career. For the Primary Reserve Force, you will join a specific Reserve unit. Outside of training, the chosen Reserve unit will be your workplace on a parttime basis, and you typically work one night per week and some weekends as a minimum, with possibilities of fulltime employment. Entry Plans Direct Entry Options Paid Education Options If you already have a university degree the CAF will determine if your program meets the criteria for this job and may place you directly into the required onthejob training program following basic training. Basic training and military officer qualification training are required before being assigned. Successful recruits may also receive a salary that includes medical and dental care, vacation pay, and other benefits in exchange for service in the CAF for a determined period. Training After enrolment, you start basic officer training at the Canadian Forces Leadership and Recruit School for 12 weeks, covering military knowledge, leadership principles, CAF regulations and customs, weapons handling, first aid, and physical fitness. Subsequent secondlanguage training may be offered for 2 to 9 months, depending on proficiency. Communication and Electronics Engineering Officers attend the Canadian Forces School of Communications and Electronics in Kingston, Ontario. The 19week course 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 skills Additional specialized skills may be developed through formal courses and onthejob training, such as: Air operations command and control information systems course Radio and satellite communications Electronic intelligence Communications and network security Cryptographic systems Parttime Options This position is available for parttime employment through the Reserve Force. Reserve Force members work parttime for a community Reserve unit, are not required to relocate, but may volunteer for deployment on military missions locally or abroad. Training is provided at the home unit to meet required professional standards. Additional training for specialization can be arranged by the home unit. Reserve members may also enroll in university courses related to the role; tuition and mandatory costs are reimbursed up to 50 percent while they remain Reserve members. Billed at 92.8% of Regular Force rates, they receive a reasonable benefits package and may contribute to a pension plan. Related Careers Intelligence Officer Intelligence Operator Airborne Electronic Sensor Operator #J-18808-Ljbffr