National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 Version 1.0

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National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 Version 1.0
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43204 - 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.

  • Illustrative example(s)

    • airborne electronic sensor operator
    • assault pioneer
    • combat engineer
    • naval combat information operator
    • sonar operator

    All examples

  • Exclusion(s)

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

  • 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.

  • Employment requirements

    • Completion of secondary school is required.
    • Three months of basic military training is required and 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.

  • Additional information

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