Canadian Armed Forces Army Reserve - Armoured Soldier

Army Reserve Armoured Soldier

Canadian Armed Forces Army Reserve

London, ON  $124.40 a day

We are currently seeking application from interested individuals for the position of Armoured Soldier in the Army Reserve.  This position works one night per week, and one to two weekends per month between September and April.  This position offers the possibility for full-time employment between May and August.

To apply for this position, you MUST meet three basic criteria:

• You MUST have completed 15 high school credits (Grade 10 in Ontario)
• You MUST be between 16 and 56 years old
• You MUST be a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident.

You will be required to join the Canadian Armed Forces Army Reserve to be employed in this position.

This is NOT a civilian placement.

We offer skills that most employers find valuable, for example:

• Teamwork
• Problem Solving
• Leadership
• First Aid/CPR/AED Training
• WHIMIS

There are opportunities to travel and work in many different environments.

All training is paid and when on training courses, all accommodations, and meals are covered by the employer.

As a Reservist with the Canadian Armed Forces, you do not sign a contract locking you in to a fixed period of service, you do not need to permanently move to other parts of the country, and you can qualify for tuition reimbursement opportunities.

As an Army Reservist we offer: 100% medical coverage while on duty, a dental plan, and a pension plan. Pay rates are based on a daily rate with annual increases and further increases with promotions.  Email us for more information.

This is an excellent opportunity for students. We offer a full-time summer employment program that will provide the successful applicant the opportunity to work on a full-time basis starting 1 May to 31 Aug, or any part thereof. This is guaranteed for the first four years that you are employed with us.  We also offer paid vacation during this time.

Armoured Soldiers operate and maintain armoured fighting vehicles, its weapon systems and its communication equipment. Armoured Soldiers are members of the Combat Arms team, which also includes Infantry, Artillery and Combat Engineering regiments.

Armoured Soldiers begin their career with one of two types of vehicles: the tank(including tank training substitutes) or the reconnaissance vehicle.  As a member of a tank crew trained to be a driver, operator or gunner, an Armoured Soldier has the following duties:

• Drive and maintain the tank
• Fire the tank’s main gun
• Load the tank’s main gun and machine guns
• Maintain the tank’s communications equipment

As a member of a reconnaissance vehicle crew trained to be a driver or an observer, an Armoured Soldier has the following duties:

• Drive and maintain the vehicle
• Load, fire and maintain the vehicle’s machine-guns
• Maintain and operate the vehicle’s radio equipment
• Gather and relay information about the enemy and the terrain

Armoured Soldiers experience the unique adventures and challenges that come with work in the field and on deployment to other countries.

Apply online at www.forces.ca or email Michael.Maris@forces.gc.ca for more information

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Salary: $124.40 per day

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Dental care
• On-site gym
• On-site parking
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

• Night shift
• Weekends