Non-Commissioned Member Crewman Armoured Soldier

• You MUST have 15 high school credits (Grade 10 in Ontario)*

• You MUST be between 16 and 56 years old*

• You MUST be a Canadian Citizen. Permanent Residents cannot apply.*

• You will be required to join the Canadian Armed Forces Army Reserve to be employed in this position. This is NOT a civilian placement.

​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 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 machineguns

• 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.

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 you are sent 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.

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 increases with promotions.

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 salary 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.

Email: WindsorChathamRec@forces.gc.ca

Or contact:

Phone: 1-800-856-8488