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.Primary ResponsibilitiesInspect, 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 missilesRepair surveillance and thermal observation systemsMaintain vehicle satellite navigation systemsMaintain fibre‑optic systemsMaintain optical, electrical and electronic test equipmentRepair portable and trailer‑mounted power‑generating systemsOperate and maintain general‑purpose and specialized tools and equipmentDrive military‑pattern vehiclesWork EnvironmentElectronic‑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. Electronic‑Optronic Technicians are dedicated to the Army, but they may support Royal Canadian Air Force and Royal Canadian Navy operations.RequirementsThe minimum required education for this position is the completion of provincial requirements for Grade 10 or Secondary 4 in Quebec, including Grade 10 Applied Math or Math 416/CST 4 in Quebec, and any science course at Grade 10 level or Secondary 4 level in Quebec.The ideal candidate will already have a college diploma; the CAF will decide if the academic program matches the training criteria for this job and may place the individual directly into the required on‑the‑job training program following basic training.Related Civilian OccupationsElectronic Engineering TechnologistSurveillance/Thermal Equipment Technician#J-18808-Ljbffr
📌 Electronic-Optronic Technician (Winnipeg)
🏢 Army
📍 Winnipeg