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Do you want to be part of a powerful fast-moving force on the battlefield? As an Armour Soldier in the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF), youll operate and maintain tanks and Light Armoured Vehicles in the field and on deployment. 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 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 As an Armour Soldier, your primary duties are to: Drive and maintain the Armoured Fighting Vehicle (AVF) Fire the AFVs main gun Load the AFVs main gun and machineguns Operate surveillance equipment Maintain the communications equipment Gather and relay information about the enemy and the terrain Destroy enemy targets with direct fire You will find a comprehensive list of the primary duties on the forces.ca website. This position is similar to the following: Heavy equipment operator Computer operator Firefighter Guard 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 occupation is the completion of the provincial requirements for Grade 10 or Secondary 4 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 an Armour Soldier, 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 Part-time