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Operations Members of the Canadian Armed Forces

(NOC 43204)
Annual Earnings
$71,599
Training, Education, Experience and Responsibilities
College Diploma or Apprenticeship, less than 2 years
Job Openings
(2024-2034)
880

Career Overview

Operations members of the Canadian Armed Forces:

  • Provide operational support to soldiers including the proper functioning and testing of military equipment such as vehicles, ships and weapons

They follow the military and strategic policies established by the leadership of the Canadian Army, the Royal Canadian Airforce and the Royal Canadian Navy. 

Job Titles

Airborne electronic sensor operator
Assault pioneer
Combat engineer
Mortarman/woman
Naval acoustics operator
Naval combat information operator
Reconnaissance patrolman
Sonar operator

Duties

Operations members of the Canadian Armed Forces:

  • Analyze equipment and system performance on all combat information equipment
  • Maintain and operate engineering equipment, including weapons, vehicles, heavy equipment and supplies
  • Inspect motors in operation, road test motor vehicles, and test automotive systems and components using computerized diagnostic and other testing devices to diagnose and isolate faults
  • Configure and operate intelligence, surveillance and recognizance systems
  • Oversee the construction of tools and devices to enable infantry soldiers to cross natural and man-made obstacles and break through enemy defenses
  • Operate weapons and missile related equipment for defense

Earnings

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Annual Earnings

$71,599

Provincial Hourly Rate

High$46.73/hr
Median$34.33/hr
Low$24.98/hr
Source: B.C. Labour Market Information Office, derived from 2024 Job Bank Wage data

Work Environment

# Workers Employed

2,805

% Employed Full Time

80%
Source: 2021 Census

Key aspects of the work in this occupation:

  • Work takes place outdoors in various weather conditions
  • Using weapons and military combat equipment could be a source of injury

Career Pathways

Members of this unit group who demonstrate the required abilities and potential will be offered advanced training.

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Education, Training and Skills

  • Completion of secondary school is usually required
  • Three months of basic military training are provided
  • Occupational qualification training of at least six months is required
  • Specialized training in the operation and maintenance of military equipment and systems is provided

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Labour Market Statistics

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Employment

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Employment

2,805
Source: 2021 Census

Employment by Region

Cariboo
Kootenay
Mainland/Southwest
North Coast and Nechako
Northeast
Thompson-Okanagan
Vancouver Island/Coast
Region Employment % Employment of this Occupation
Cariboo 20 0.7%
Kootenay 50 1.8%
Mainland/Southwest 565 20.1%
North Coast and Nechako 20 0.7%
Northeast 0 0.0%
Thompson-Okanagan 100 3.6%
Vancouver Island/Coast 2,035 72.5%
Source: 2021 Census

Labour Market Outlook

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Forecasted Job Openings (2024-2034)

880
Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Forecasted Job Openings

Forecasted Employment Growth Rate

Composition of Job Openings

Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Job Openings by Region (2024-2034)

Cariboo
Kootenay
Mainland/Southwest
North Coast and Nechako
Northeast
Thompson-Okanagan
Vancouver Island/Coast
Region Job Openings Avg. Annual Employment Growth
Cariboo 20 0.0%
Kootenay 0 -0.2%
Mainland/Southwest 310 2.1%
North Coast and Nechako 0 -0.7%
Northeast Not available Not available
Thompson-Okanagan 20 0.5%
Vancouver Island/Coast 530 0.8%
Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

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Forecasted Job Openings by Industry

IndustryJob Openings (2024-2034)
Public Administration880
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Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

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