Are you looking for a fast-paced job with the opportunity to work with some of the most advanced communications and computer systems? As a Naval Communicator in the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF), you’ll play an integral role on destroyers, frigates and submarines.

This position is available full-time or part-time.

Pay & Benefits

The CAF offers a range of benefits to ensure members are well supported. These include:

Competitive salary starting from $4,337 - $6,413/month for new recruits who join the Regular Force under the Direct Entry plan

New pay increases: earn more from the start

Recruiting allowance of up to $50,000 paid in installments at key service milestones

Training opportunities

Vacation, parental, and other types of paid leave

Health, dental, and vision coverage

Counseling, and relocation support services

Pension plan

Stimulating workplace that promotes respect, belonging, and work-life balance

Overview

The primary duties of Naval Communicators include:

Radio-teletype

Satellite, tactical voice and visual communications

Classified and unclassified computer networks

Radio communication control systems

Cryptographic and satellite equipment in support of high speed data and imagery exchanges

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

This position is similar to the following:

Marine Computer Network Administrator

Computer Network or Systems Administrator





Cryptographer

Radio Operator

Marine Traffic Controller

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 Québec (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 Québec.

Foreign education may be accepted.

Direct Entry Plan

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 Naval Communicator, visit www.forces.ca, talk to a recruiter at a centre near you: www.forces.ca/en/find-a-recruiting-centre or call 1-(phone hidden).

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

Job Type: Full-time – Part time

📌 NAVAL COMMUNICATOR (Quebec City)
🏢 Canadian Armed Forces
📍 Quebec City