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43204.00 – Operations Members of the Canadian Armed Forces

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.

Overview

Example job titles

  • Airborne electronic sensor operator
  • Assault pioneer
  • Combat engineer
  • Naval combat information operator
  • Sonar operator

Core competencies

  • Evaluation and Systems Analysis to evaluate how different systems interact within a piece of military hardware and analyze any performance issues
  • Monitoring to oversee workload to ensure every aspect of equipment maintenance and operation is thoroughly checked and monitored in a timely manner
  • Arm-Hand Steadiness to ensure military operations are carried out accurately and safely, reducing the risk of errors that could compromise the equipment's functionality
  • Speed of Limb Movement to swiftly and efficiently perform repairs or adjustments during an operation
  • Attention to Detail to detect early signs of wear and tear or potential failures, including regularly checking vehicle systems, weapon performance or ship operations
  • Knowledge in Public Safety and Security to identify and manage potentially hazardous materials or secure sensitive equipment to prevent accidents and protect assets

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

  • 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.

Additional information

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

Similar occupations classified elsewhere

Exclusions:

  • Commissioned officers of the Canadian Armed Forces (40042)
  • Primary combat members of the Canadian Armed Forces (44200)
  • Specialized members of the Canadian Armed Forces (42102)

NOC hierarchy breakdown

NOC version

NOC 2021 Version 1.0

Broad occupational category

4 – Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services

TEER

3 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of less than two years; or more than six months of on-the-job training

Major group

43 – Assisting occupations in education and in legal and public protection

Sub-major group

432 – Assisting occupations in legal and public protection

Minor group

4320 – Assisting occupations in legal and public protection

Unit group

43204 – Operations Members of the Canadian Armed Forces

Occupational profile

43204.00 – Operations Members of the Canadian Armed Forces

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