Overview

As a member of the military, Electronic-Optronic Technicians maintain, repair and modify fire control systems to ensure the accurate delivery of ammunition to the intended target. Electronic-Optronic Technicians belong to the Corps of Royal Canadian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF). The primary responsibilities of the Electronic-Optronic Technician are to:

Responsibilities

- Inspect, test, identify faults in, adjust, repair, recondition and modify electrical, electromechanical, electronic, electro‑optic and mechanical equipment, optical instruments, and control systems for weapons and missiles
- Repair surveillance and thermal observation systems
- Maintain vehicle satellite navigation systems
- Maintain fibre‑optic systems
- Repair laser systems
- Maintain optical, electrical and electronic test equipment
- Repair portable and trailer‑mounted power‑generating systems
- Operate and maintain general‑purpose and specialized tools and equipment
- Drive military‑pattern vehicles

Work Setting

Electronic‑Optronic Technicians typically work at a base or station in Canada in a workshop. During field training and on operations in the field, they generally work in temporary or improvised workshops or outdoors. They may support Royal Canadian Air Force and Royal Canadian Navy operations. If you choose a career in the Regular Force, upon completion of all required training, you will be assigned to your first base. Postings may involve relocations and occasional moves.

Entry Requirements

The minimum required education is the completion of provincial Grade 10 (or Secondary 4 in Quebec), including Grade 10 Applied Math or Math 416/CST 4 in Quebec,



or any science course at that level. The ideal candidate will have a college diploma; CAF may assess academic programs for direct‑entry training. Foreign education may be accepted.

Training

The first stage is the Basic Military Qualification course, held at the Canadian Forces Leadership and Recruit School in Saint‑Jean‑sur‑Richelieu, Quebec. Following that, Electronic‑Optronic Technicians attend the Royal Canadian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers School in Borden, Ontario, for approximately 33 weeks of training covering basic theory and practical repair of electrical, electronic, optical and mechanical systems.

On‑the‑Job Training

After initial training, technicians are posted to a CAF base for about 18 months of on‑the‑job training, similar to an apprenticeship. Further specialized courses are available, such as maintenance of Leopard tank systems, artillery computers, air‑conditioning equipment, and simulators.

Advanced Training Opportunities

- Maintenance of digital computers
- Maintenance of thermal sights
- Maintenance of advanced surveillance equipment, lasers, and fibre‑optic systems
- Maintenance of simulators and trainers
- Maintenance of Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (SUAS)
- Maintenance of Ground‑Based Air Defence
- Maintenance of Main Battle Tank (including Leopard)
- Maintenance of TOW Missile Systems
- Leadership and tactics
- Supervisor‑level training
- Manager‑level training

Related Civilian Occupations

- Electronic Engineering Technologist
- Electro‑Mechanical Technician
- Surveillance/Thermal Equipment Technician
- Optical/Optronic Technician
- Laser Equipment Technician

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📌 Electronic-Optronic Technician (Kitchener)
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