Signal Operator - FT Summer, PT Continues during School year.
- Posted by: 21 Electronic Warfare Regiment, Canadian Armed Forces Reserve
- Closing Date: Jun 5, 2026
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City: Kingston, ON
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Rate of Pay: Salary
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Rate of Pay Amount / Range: $18,000 - $25,000
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Positions Available: 6
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Type: Part Time
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Duration: Student
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Avg. Hours/Week: 4 - 40
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Schedule: Days, Evenings, Weekends
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Education: High School
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. They are paid 92.8 percent of Regular Force rates of pay and receive a reasonable benefits package. Initial pay is currently 143.76/day which is 52.4K/annual. (pro-rated to actuall days worked) At 21 Electronic Warfare Regiment, initial training will center on common military skills the comunications equipment followed by specialization in providing signals support for tactical Electronic Warfare. After completing basic training, additional soldier, driver, and communications skills, candidates will be trained in radio, tactical, and satellite communications systems.
Information sessions are held weekly and 1:1 sessions are held to follow up after the general information session at the start of your application on request. 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.
Requirements:
Candidates must be Canadian Citizens 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. 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.
How to apply:
Please email us at 21ew.recruiter@forces.gc.ca to be sent a link allowing your to book an information session online or in person, as well as an email with our how to apply information.
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. When your online application is completed, please email us so that we can expedite scheduling the rest of your application process.
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.
Perks & Benefits
- Dental care insurance coverage
- Tuition reimbursement
- Advantageous pension plan
- Paid holidays
- Great benefits
- Tuition reimbursement or payment for seminars and classes
- Educational assistance
- Career planning and development
- On the job training
- Additional training available
- Training opportunities
- Team building courses
- Regular performance reviews
- Professional development
- Excellent growth and advancement opportunities
- Free uniforms or uniform cleaning
- Gym, Spa or Yoga Membership
- Wellness programs
- Company sponsored/subsidized events such as trips to athletic events, concerts and hikes
- Service recognition program
- Free parking (car or bicycle)
- Commuting/travel assistance
- Generous parental leave
