Signal Operator - Part Now, Full Time in Summer - 21 Electronic Warfare Regiment, Canadian Armed Forces Reserve

Signal Operators provide reliable wired and wireless communications and information systems using leading-edge voice and data systems. Typically, Reserve Force members work or train with their home unit for one evening per week and one weekend per month, from September to May of each year. At 21 Electronic Warfare Regiment, initial training will center on common military skills followed by specialization in systems to support tactical Electronic Warfare. After completing basic training, additional soldier, driver, and communications skills, candidates will be trained in radio, tactical, and satellite communications systems, or one of several other highly specialized fields.

Candidates must be Canadian Citizens or Permanent Residents whom are between 16 and 53 who are prepared to undergo both physical and classroom training. Specialty training is delivered in a pattern easily matched to the availability of Post Secondary and Sr high school students. Workers in the gig economy, those whom are underemployed or are between positions have all been successful on an ongoing basis with this mixed part and full time position. Not all training must occur during summer blocks.

Successful candidates once they have completed training will be eligible to apply for positions at home or deployments abroad, may transfer to the regular force full time or take their skills to other positions. Information sessions are held weekly (currently online only) and 1:1 sessions are held to follow up after the general information session at the start of your application. Applicants thru this website will automatically be sent additional information on the various positions and the next information sessions available. Positions at 21 EW Regiment are competitive, and candidates may not be successful in their first choice of trade. Invitations to attend an information session may also be requested from us directly.

Applications may be started now by going directly to the Canadian Forces Website at the link below, and you are still welcome to attend an information session after completing the online application. It is possible to change the trade and position you have applied for at several stages in the application process if you are unsure of which trade offers the best experience for you.

https://forces.ca/en/apply-now/

When asked for a reserve unit recognition code, please use 4935,. Students who use an address outside of Kingston should always contact us after completing the online application, or their application will first be seen by staff in other cities, causing a delay.

Job Types: Part-time, Casual, Permanent

Salary: $13,000 to $25,000 per year paid as $143.76/day to start, the equivalent of $52.4K annual. Range reflects that not all reservists make themselves available for the full 4 months available each summer when starting.