Posted 11 days ago
Meteorological technician
@ Canadian Armed Forces
Yellowknife, Northwest Territories
Overview
The Canadian Armed Forces is hiring a Meteorological Technician for full-time work analyzing atmospheric conditions and briefing units on weather. The role requires Grade 11 applied math and a chemistry or physics course, with no prior experience needed. The posting states pay from $4,337 to $6,413 per month for Direct Entry recruits.
Pay:
$4,337–$6,413 a month
Responsibilities:
- Observe and record surface, marine and upper air weather
- Process, analyze and interpret meteorological information
- Operate and maintain meteorological instruments and equipment
- Brief wing, ship and land unit personnel on weather
- Forecast weather conditions
Requirements summary:
- Canadian citizen or permanent resident living in Canada
- Grade 11 applied math or math 526 / SN 5/TS 5
- Chemistry or physics course at Grade 11 or Secondary 5 level
- At least Grade 10 or Secondary IV (higher for some jobs)
- No prior work experience required
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-26
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-12
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-07
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Work setting | Outdoors, Laboratory |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Education | High school (required) |
| Fields of study | Applied mathematics, Chemistry, Physics |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Generous parental leave, Retirement plan, Relocation assistance, Signing bonus, Performance bonus, Paid training |
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Canadian Armed Forces
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 63 |
Do you thrive on seeing what’s coming before anyone else? As a Meteorological Technician in the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF), you’ll analyze atmospheric conditions, anticipate changes, and provide the critical insights teams rely on to plan and execute successful operations.
This position is available full-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
- Signing Bonus paid in installments at key service milestones
- Training opportunities
- Vacation, parental, and other types of paid leave
- Health, dental, and vision coverage
- Counselling and relocation support services
- Pension plan
- Stimulating workplace that promotes respect, belonging, and work-life balance
Overview
Meteorological Technicians have the following responsibilities:
- Observe and record surface, marine and upper air weather conditions
- Process, analyze and interpret meteorological information
- Operate and maintain specialized meteorological instruments and equipment
- Brief wing, ship and land unit personnel on actual and expected weather conditions
- Forecast weather conditions
You will find a comprehensive list of the primary duties on the forces.ca website.
This position is similar to the following:
- Weather Service Specialist
- Meteorological Inspector
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 occupation is the completion of the provincial requirements for Grade 11, Secondary 5 in Quebec or equivalent, including:
- Grade 11 applied math or math 526 / SN 5/TS 5; and
- Any chemistry or physics course at the Grade 11 or Secondary 5 level.
Foreign education may be accepted.
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 Meteorological 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
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