Signals Intelligence Specialist
Canadian Armed Forces
This is a Contract position in Longueuil, QC posted April 2, 2025.
Opportunity
Are you passionate about communications technologies and thrilled by the idea of intercepting messages? As a Signals Intelligence Specialist in the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF), you’ll become a go-to expert in communications.
Service and Benefits for the Military
The CAF offers a range of benefits to ensure members are well-supported. These including:
- Competitive salary starting from $3,614-$5,304/month.
- Possible signing bonus.
- Paid education and training opportunities.
- Paid vacation, sick leave, and parental leave.
- Health, dental, and vision coverage.
- Childcare, counseling, and relocation support services.
- Pension plan.
Overview
Signals Intelligence Specialists primary responsibilities include the following:
- Collecting, processing, analyzing and reporting on electromagnetic activity on radio frequencies using highly sophisticated equipment
- Managing and protecting computer networks
- Securing information technology
- Using and maintaining classified publications
You may find a comprehensive list of the primary duties on the jobs.gc.ca website.
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 Quebec (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 Quebec, including: Grade 10 Applied Math (Math 416 or CST 4)Foreign education may be accepted.
Direct Entry Plan
No previous work experience or career-related skills are required. A recruiter can help you decide if your interests and attributes fit. 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 Signals Intelligence Specialist, visit www.forces.ca, talk to a recruiter at a centre near you or call 1-800-856-8488.
Explore over 100 different career opportunities at www.forces.ca/en/careers.
