Posted 17 days ago
Marine systems mechanical technician
@ Canadian Armed Forces
Red Deer, Alberta
Overview
The Canadian Armed Forces is hiring Marine Systems Mechanical Technicians to operate and maintain propulsion and auxiliary systems on ships and submarines. The work includes reading engineering drawings, calculating ship stability, and fabricating and welding parts. The role is offered full-time, part-time, or through a paid education program, with a starting salary of $4,337 to $6,413 per month for Regular Force Direct Entry recruits.
Pay:
$4,337–$6,413 a month
Responsibilities:
- Operate and maintain propulsion and auxiliary ship systems
- Read mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic engineering drawings
- Calculate ship stability and identify problems
- Fabricate, machine and weld parts and equipment
Requirements summary:
- Completion of Grade 10 with Applied Math and Applied Science
- Canadian citizen or permanent resident living in Canada
- At least 18 years old (17 with parental consent)
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-21
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-12
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-07
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Maintenance & repair |
| Work setting | Plant or factory, Vehicle |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · computer low |
| Education | High school (required) |
| Fields of study | Applied Math, Applied Science |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Generous parental leave, Retirement plan, Relocation assistance, Paid training, Home office allowance |
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Canadian Armed Forces
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 63 |
Are you looking for a hands-on career working with powerful mechanical systems? As a Marine Systems Mechanical Technician in the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF), you’ll operate and maintain the propulsion and auxiliary systems that keep ships and submarines running.
This position is available full-time or part-time or as part of our paid education program.
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
- Paid education and 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
As a Marine Systems Mechanical Technician, your primary duties are to:
- Read and interpret engineering sketches and drawings, including mechanical and hydraulic, pneumatic and fluid drawings
- Calculate ship stability and identify potential problems
- Fabricate, machine and weld parts and equipment
- Monitor, operate and maintain the mechanical machinery for the propulsion systems, power generation and distribution systems, the ancillary systems, the auxiliary systems and the damage control systems
You will find a comprehensive list of the primary duties on the forces.ca website.
This position is similar to the following:
- Marine Engineer
- Stationary Engineer and Auxiliary Equipment Operator
- Hydro Power Station Operator
- Arc/Acetylene Welder
- Heavy-Duty Equipment Mechanic
- Millwright
- Plumber
- Sheet Metal Worker
- Equipment Mechanic
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 acceptable education to apply for this position is the completion of provincial requirements for Grade 10, including Grade 10 Applied Math & Grade 10 Applied Science.
Direct Entry Plan
No previous work experience or career-related skills are required. CAF recruiters can help you decide if your personal interests and attributes match the criteria for this occupation.
Join the CAF
To learn more about becoming a Marine Systems Mechanical Technician, visit www.forces.ca, talk to a recruiter at a centre near you: www.forces.ca/en/find-a-recruiting-centre or call 1-800-856-8488.
Explore over 100 different career opportunities at www.forces.ca/en/careers.
Job Type: Full-time – Part-timeJournal
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