44200
Primary combat members of the Canadian Armed Forces
Primary combat members of the Canadian Armed Forces provide collective defence measures to protect Canadian waters, land, air space and other interests. They conduct raids and ambushes in combat missions and conduct patrols and escorts in security and stability missions. They also follow the military and strategic policies established by the leadership of the Canadian Army, the Royal Canadian Airforce and the Royal Canadian Navy.
Employment Outlooks
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Salary Information
National wage data for this occupation
Entry-level
CA$22.00
/hr
Typical
CA$36.69
/hr
Experienced
CA$47.80
/hr
Average: CA$36.62/hr
Source: Job Bank Canada. Wages may vary by region and experience.
Examples
Illustrative Examples
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- infantry soldier
- soldier - Canadian Army
All Examples
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- infanteer
- infantry soldier
- ordinary seaman - Royal Canadian Navy
- private - Canadian Army
- private recruit - Canadian Army
- seaman - Royal Canadian Navy
- soldier - Canadian Army
Main Duties
Main Duties
- This group performs some or all of the following duties:
- Provide assistance in emergency situations, such as civil disorder, natural disasters and major accidents
- Operate armoured vehicles, artillery, hand-held weapons and other military combat equipment and defense systems
- Engage in non-combat operations for humanitarian efforts
- Participate in drills and other training in preparation for peacekeeping, combat and natural disaster relief
- Maintain weapon systems, vehicles, survival gear and personal defensive equipment
- Perform underwater search and recovery operations
- Use tactics of camouflage and concealment, patrol, attack, defense, and evasion when engaged in combat missions.
Requirements
Employment Requirements
- Completion of secondary school is usually required.
- Three months of basic military training is required and provided.
- Specialized training in the operation of military equipment and systems is provided.