42102 – Specialized members of the Canadian Armed Forces

Lead statement

Specialized members of the Canadian Armed Forces provide critical technological support for military armament. They are primarily responsible for the maintenance, inspection and technical support of all Canadian Army equipment. 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.

Main duties

• Certify ammunition, explosive items, munitions and non-munitions scrap to different degrees of classification
• Inspect, test, identify faults, adjust, repair, recondition and modify electrical, electromechanical, electronic, electro-optic and mechanical equipment, optical instruments, and control systems for weapons and missiles
• Maintain and repair machine-guns and non-guided anti-tank weapons, grenade projectors, mortars and launcher systems
• Test, inspect and repair air weapons systems
• Compile test logs, evaluation reports, equipment maintenance documentation and read and interpret electronic drawings

Employment requirements

• Completion of secondary school is required.
• Three months of basic military training is required and provided.
• Occupational qualification training of at least two years is required.
• Specialized training in the operation and maintenance of military equipment and systems is provided.

Example job titles

naval electronics technician · electronic-optronic technician · ammunition technician · air weapons systems technician · weapons technician · weapons engineering technician

Wages (per hour)

Source: Job Bank wages, 2025 release (ESDC). Low and high are the 10th and 90th percentiles.