Primary combat members of the Canadian Armed Forces
Career Overview
The people in this group:
- Provide collective defence measures to protect Canadian waters, land, airspace and other interests
- Conduct raids and ambushes in combat missions and patrols and escorts in security and stability missions
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
Duties
Personnel in non-commissioned ranks of the Canadian Forces:
- Operate armoured vehicles, artillery, hand-held weapons and other military combat equipment and defence systems
- Engage in non-combat operations for humanitarian efforts
- Provide aid in emergency situations, such as civil disorder, natural disasters and major accidents
- Take part in drills and other training in preparation for peacekeeping, combat and natural disaster relief duties
- Maintain weapon systems, vehicles, survival gear and personal defensive equipment
- Perform underwater search and recovery operations
- Use tactics of camouflage and concealment, patrol, attack, defense, and evasion when engaged in combat missions
Special duties
Personnel are assigned to specific operations related to reconnaissance, peacekeeping, disaster relief and combat.
Earnings
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Work Environment
# Workers Employed
365% Employed Full Time
41%Key aspects of the work in this occupation:
- Work takes place outdoors in various weather conditions
- Work may be dangerous when helping with peacekeeping or disaster situations
- Using weapons and military combat equipment could be a source of injury
Career Pathways
As they progress in their careers, 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
- Specialized training in the operation and maintenance of military equipment and systems is provided
Education programs in B.C.
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Labour Market Statistics
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Employment
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Employment
365Employment by Region
| Region | Employment | % Employment of this Occupation |
|---|---|---|
| Cariboo | 20 | 5.5% |
| Kootenay | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mainland/Southwest | 180 | 49.3% |
| North Coast and Nechako | 0 | 0.0% |
| Northeast | 0 | 0.0% |
| Thompson-Okanagan | 25 | 6.8% |
| Vancouver Island/Coast | 140 | 38.4% |
Labour Market Outlook
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Forecasted Job Openings (2024-2034)
80Forecasted Job Openings
Forecasted Employment Growth Rate
Composition of Job Openings
Job Openings by Region (2024-2034)
| Region | Job Openings | Avg. Annual Employment Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Cariboo | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kootenay | Not available | Not available |
| Mainland/Southwest | 50 | 2.0% |
| North Coast and Nechako | Not available | Not available |
| Northeast | Not available | Not available |
| Thompson-Okanagan | 0 | 0.5% |
| Vancouver Island/Coast | 20 | 0.7% |
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Forecasted Job Openings by Industry
| Industry | Job Openings (2024-2034) |
|---|---|
| Public Administration | 80 |
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