Naval Combat Information Operator

Job Description

Opportunity

Do you like working with modern and sophisticated equipment? Are you someone who’s always in the know of what’s going on around you? As a Naval Combat Information Operator in the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF), you will operate, configure and analyze equipment and information onboard the ship and work closely with allied ships to contribute to the overall success of the team.

Pay & Benefits

The CAF offers a range of benefits to ensure members are well-supported. These include:

• Competitive salary starting from $3,614-$5,304/month for direct entry recruit in the Regular Force.


• Possible signing bonus.


• Paid education and training opportunities.


• Paid vacation, sick leave, and parental leave.


• Health, dental, and vision coverage.


• Counseling, and relocation support services.


• Pension plan.

Overview

The primary duties of a Naval Combat Information Operator are to:

• Configure and operate command and control systems, ships’ radars, intelligence, surveillance and recognizance systems, and more


• Analyse equipment and system performance on all combat information equipment


• Perform basic on-line fault diagnostic procedures


• Collect, correlate, record, analyse, display, and disseminate all tactical information

You may find a comprehensive list of the primary duties on the forces.ca website.

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 Québec (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 IV 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 a Naval Combat Information Operator, visit www.forces.ca, talk to a recruiter at a centre near you or call 1-800-856-8488.