Army Signal Operator
Canadian Army Reserves, 39 Signal Regiment



Employment with the Army Reserves
Looking for a sense of adventure to compliment your day-to-day role as a student or employee? 39 Signal Regiment has exciting opportunities for part-time employment in Victoria, Nanaimo, and Kelowna!

Being a Reservist is flexible, unique, and rewarding; you\xe2\x80\x99re guaranteed to meet people from across the country and make lifelong friends over the course of your career. While holding a full-time job or going to school, the Reserves offers many benefits including leadership development, annual tuition reimbursement, medical, dental and pension plans, and full-time summer employment.

Signal Operator
All candidates will go through either part-time or full-time Basic Military Qualification, as well as full-time Signal Operator training at a Canadian Forces Training Centre.

Signal Operators provide fast, reliable, wireless communication and information systems using voice and data systems. They are also part of a larger team that supports Army units and the Canadian Armed Forces with communication and information services throughout Canada and around the world. Our Signal Operators have the opportunity to work with a variety of other army units including infantry, artillery, and armoured, providing communications capabilities in the field.

Signal Operators expertly install, remove, troubleshoot, and operate communication information networks such as:

• Wired and wireless communication and information systems
• Radio and microwave broadband technology
• Fibre optic and copper wire equipment
• Voice and data systems
• Mobile satellite installation and operation
• Operation and maintenance of a wide range of weapon systems, vehicles, survival gear, and personal defensive equipment
• Use of sophisticated equipment for field communication, navigation, and vehicle maneuvers
  

Minimum Requirements
You must meet the following minimum requirements for a career in the Army Reserves:

• 18 years of age (16 with parental consent while maintaining status as a full-time student)
• Canadian citizenship or Canadian Permanent Residency
• Completion of the provincial requirements for Grade 10

Related Civilian Occupations
While you do not require any prior experience or knowledge, your Army Reserve training can help prepare you for a future civilian career. Current members of 39 Signal Regiment are employed as:

• Telecommunications Operators and Managers
• Information Systems Analysts
• Electronic Engineering Technologists
• Emergency Services
• Data Analysts
• Law Enforcement
• Cloud Solutions Architects
• Project Managers
  

Are you interested in a career with the Army Reserves, but want to learn more about what the position entails? Get in touch with us by applying now to connect with a recruiter or visit our website for more details.