Water, Fuels and Environmental Technician

The Canadian Armed Forces seeks a Water, Fuels and Environmental Technician in Prince Edward Island. This role involves ensuring clean water and safe fuel delivery for military personnel. Responsibilities include maintaining water and wastewater systems and environmental programs. Applicants must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents aged 16+, with at least Grade 10 education. The position offers a competitive salary, benefits, and training opportunities.
Opportunity

Do you have a passion for the outdoors and love to solve problems using technology? As a Water, Fuels and Environmental Technician, you’ll become an essential part of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF). Water, Fuels and Environmental Technicians ensure that Canadian soldiers, sailors and air crews are provided with clean water wherever they are in the world and ensure military fuel delivery and storage is safe for both the people and the environment.

Pay & Benefits

The CAF offers a range of benefits to ensure members are well-supported. These include:
• Competitive salary starting from $3,614-$5,304 / month for direct entry recruit in the Regular Force.
• Possible signing bonus.
• Paid education and training opportunities.
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and parental leave.
• Health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Counseling, and relocation support services.
• Pension plan.

OverviewTheir primary responsibilities include:
• Installing, operating and maintaining water treatment and supply systems
• Installing, operating and maintaining wastewater collection and treatment systems
• Setting up and monitoring various environmental programs
• Producing associated mechanical designs and specifications
• Producing associated mechanical drawings
• Conducting reconnaissance related to the above
• Assisting other Construction Engineering tradespersons

You may find a comprehensive list of the primary duties on the forces.ca website.

To be eligible to apply to the CAF, you must:
• Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident living in Canada
• Be at least 18 years old (17 years old with parental consent), except:
• For the paid education programs, you may be 16 years old (with parental consent)
• For the Primary Reserve, you may be 16 years old (with parental consent) and must be enrolled as a full-time student
• Have completed at least Grade 10 or Secondary IV in Quebec (some jobs need higher levels of education)

Required Education

The minimum required education to apply for this position is the completion of the provincial requirements for Grade 10 or Secondary IV in Quebec, including:
• Grade 10 Applied Math (Mathématiques 416 or Cultural, Social and Technical 4)

Foreign education may be accepted.

Direct Entry Plan

No previous work experience or career-related skills are required. A recruiter can help you decide if your interests and attributes fit. If you already have a university or college diploma, the CAF will decide if your academic program matches the criteria for this job and may place you directly into the necessary on-the-job training program following Basic Training. Basic Training is required before being assigned.

Join the CAF

To learn more about becoming a Water, Fuels and Environmental Technician, visit www.forces.ca, talk to a recruiter at a centre near you: www.forces.ca/en/find-a-recruiting-centre or call 1-800-856-8488.

Explore over 100 different career opportunities at www.forces.ca/en/careers.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $3,614.00 per month