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Job Title


NAVAL ELECTRONIC SENSOR OPERATOR


Company : Canadian Armed Forces


Location : Halifax region, Nova Scotia


Created : 2026-05-05


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Want a career where you can work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment? As a Naval Electronic Sensor Operator in the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF), youll operate some of the most modern and sophisticated warfare equipment at sea today. This position is available full-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 Signing Bonus 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 The primary responsibilities of Naval Electronic Sensor Operators are to: Locate and identify unknown radars Listen to communications from other submarines, ships, aircraft and shore bases Operate gun and missile-firing equipment used to defend the ship Conduct intelligence and evidence gathering You will find a comprehensive list of the primary duties on the forces.ca website. This position is similar to the following: Marine Electronic Detection Operator 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 provincial requirements for Grade 10 or Secondary IV in Quebec. Foreign education may be accepted. Direct Entry Plan No previous work experience or career related skills are required. CAF recruiters can help you decide if your personal interests and attributes match the criteria for this occupation. Join the CAF To learn more about becoming a Naval Electronic Sensor Operator, visit www.forces.ca, talk to a recruiter at a centre near you: www.forces.ca/en/find-a-recruiting-centre or call 1-800-856-8488. Explore over 100 different career opportunities at www.forces.ca/en/careers. Job Type: Full-time