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Specialized members of the Canadian Armed Forces

(NOC 42102)
Annual Earnings
$67,907
Training, Education, Experience and Responsibilities
College Diploma or Apprenticeship, 2 or more years
Job Openings
(2024-2034)
60

Career Overview

Specialized members of the Canadian Armed Forces:

  • Provides critical technological support for military armament 
  • Responsible for the maintenance, inspection and technical support of all Canadian Army equipment 

They also 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

Air weapons systems technician
Ammunition technician
Electronic-optronic technician
Naval electronics technician
Weapons engineering technician
Weapons technician

Duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

  • Certify ammunition, explosive items, munitions and non-munitions scrap to different degrees of classification
  • Inspect, test, identify faults, adjust, repair, recondition and modify electrical, electromechanical, electronic, electro-optic and mechanical equipment, optical instruments, and control systems for weapons and missiles
  • Maintain and repair machine-guns and non-guided anti-tank weapons, grenade projectors, mortars and launcher systems
  • Test, inspect and repair air weapons systems
  • Compile test logs, evaluation reports, equipment maintenance documentation and read and interpret electronic drawings

Earnings

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Annual Earnings

$67,907

Provincial Hourly Rate

High$36.01/hr
Median$32.56/hr
Low$21.61/hr
Source: B.C. Labour Market Information Office, derived from 2024 Job Bank Wage data

Work Environment

# Workers Employed

230

% Employed Full Time

85%
Source: 2021 Census

Key aspects of the work in this occupation:

  • Work takes place in an indoor environment
  • Work also 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
  • At least two years of occupational qualification training 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

230
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 0 0.0%
Kootenay 0 0.0%
Mainland/Southwest 10 4.3%
North Coast and Nechako 0 0.0%
Northeast 0 0.0%
Thompson-Okanagan 0 0.0%
Vancouver Island/Coast 215 93.5%
Source: 2021 Census

Labour Market Outlook

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Forecasted Job Openings (2024-2034)

60
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 Not available Not available
Kootenay Not available Not available
Mainland/Southwest Not available Not available
North Coast and Nechako Not available Not available
Northeast Not available Not available
Thompson-Okanagan Not available Not available
Vancouver Island/Coast 60 0.7%
Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

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Forecasted Job Openings by Industry

IndustryJob Openings (2024-2034)
Public Administration60
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Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

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