Armoured Crewman
Armoured Soldiers operate and maintain armoured fighting vehicles, their weapon systems, observation devices and communication equipment. Armoured Crewman are member of the Combat Arms team, which also includes Infantry, Artillery and Combat Engineering Regiments.
As a member of a reconnaissance vehicle as an observer or driver, Armoured Soldiers have the following duties:
- Drive and maintain the vehicle;
- Load, fire and maintain the vehicles machine gun;
- Maintain and operate the vehicles radio and other communications equipment; and
- Gather information about the enemy and terrain, then relay that information to others.
Armoured Officer
Armour Officers provide reconnaissance and direct-fire support in battle from armoured fighting vehicles such as the Leopard main battle tank, the Light Armoured Vehicle or Tactical Armoured Patrol Vehicle, and a variant of the wheeled Light Utility Vehicle. Along with members of the Artillery, Infantry and Combat Engineering regiments, they are members of the Combat Arms. An Armour Officer is the leader of armoured vehicles in a Reconnaissance Squadron. They are responsible for soldiers’ training, morale, discipline and combat efficiency, and for the operational readiness of their equipment. As a Reconnaissance Troop Leader, they employ stealth, flexibility and innovation on the battlefield, using advanced sensors and equipment, to locate the enemy and identify high-value targets for the commander.
Resource Management Support Clerk
Resource Management Support Clerks are employed in support of Army operations. They may also work with medical organizations, recruiting offices, NATO/UN positions, specialized units throughout the Forces, and base financial counselling. Special opportunities are also available with embassies in countries where Canada has a military attaché.
The primary duties of a Resource Management Support Clerk is to provide:
- Human resource administration and services
- Financial management support services
- Personnel support services
- Corporate and general purpose administration
Army Communications and Information Systems Specialist
ACIS Specialists provide fast, reliable wired and wireless communication and information systems using leading edge voice data systems. They are also part of a larger team that provides Army units and the Forces with communication and information services throughout Canada and around the world.
ACIS Specialists expertly install, remove, operate, maintain and repair leading edge communication and information technology such as:
- Wired and wireless communication and information systems;
- Radio, satellite and microwave broadband technology
- Fibre and copper broadband technology
- Voice and Data delivery services training