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Do you like knowing that your work is directly helping your team? As a Signal Operator, youll be responsible for connecting Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members through communications systems in a variety of locations and situations. This position is available full-time or part-time. Pay & Benefits The CAF offers a range of benefits to ensure members are well supported. These include: Competitive salary starting from $4,337 - $6,413/month for new recruits who join the Regular Force under the Direct Entry plan New pay increases: earn more from the start Recruiting allowance of up to $50,000 paid in installments at key service milestones Training opportunities Vacation, parental, and other types of paid leave Health, dental, and vision coverage Counseling, and relocation support services Pension plan Stimulating workplace that promotes respect, belonging, and work-life balance Overview Signal Operators expertly install, remove, troubleshoot and operate technology such as: Wired and Wireless Communications and Information Systems Radio, Satellite and Microwave Broadband Systems Fibre Optic and Copper Wire Broadband Technology Voice and Data Systems You will find a comprehensive list of the primary duties on the forces.ca website. This position is similar to the following: Telecommunications Operator and Manager Information Systems Analyst Electronic Engineering Technician/Technologist Line Installer-Repairer Technician To be eligible to apply to the CAF, you must: Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident living in Canada; Be at least 18 years old (17 years old with parental consent), except: For the Paid Education programs, you may be 16 years old (with parental consent); For the Primary Reserve, you may be 16 years old (with parental consent) and must be enrolled as a full-time student; Have completed at least Grade 10 or Secondary IV in Qubec (some jobs need higher levels of education). Required Education The minimum required education to apply for this position is the completion of the provincial requirements for Grade 10 or Secondary IV in Quebec, including: Grade 10 Applied Math (Mathmatiques 416 or CST 4) Foreign education may be accepted. Direct Entry Plan No previous work experience or career-related skills are required. A recruiter can help you decide if your interests and attributes fit. If you already have a university or college diploma, the CAF will decide if your academic program matches the criteria for this job and may place you directly into the necessary on-the-job training program following Basic Training. Basic Training is required before being assigned. Join the CAF To learn more about becoming a Signal Operator, visit talk to a recruiter at a centre near you: or call 1-800-856-8488. Explore over 100 different career opportunities at Job Type: Full-time Part-time