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Naval electronic sensor operator

@ Canadian Armed Forces

Prince Edward Island

$4.3k–$6.4k/moFull-time
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Overview

The Canadian Armed Forces is hiring full-time Naval Electronic Sensor Operators to run modern warfare sensors and weapons systems at sea. The work involves locating radars, monitoring communications, operating gun and missile-firing equipment, and gathering intelligence. Pay starts at $4,337 to $6,413 per month for Direct Entry recruits, with no prior experience required.

Pay:

$4,337–$6,413 a month

Responsibilities:

  • Locate and identify unknown radars
  • Listen to communications from ships, submarines, aircraft and shore bases
  • Operate gun and missile-firing equipment
  • Conduct intelligence and evidence gathering

Requirements summary:

  • Canadian citizen or permanent resident living in Canada
  • At least 18 years old (17 with parental consent)
  • Completion of Grade 10 or Secondary IV in Quebec
  • No previous work experience required

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Benefits mentioned

Health insuranceDentalVisionRetirement planPaid time off
Source and dates

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Employer posting date
2026-10-11
First seen by our source
2026-10-12
Source record updated
2026-11-02

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
Experience0+ years
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Work settingVehicle
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical moderate · computer moderate
LanguagesEnglish, French
EducationHigh school (required)
Perks mentionedGenerous paid time off, Generous parental leave, Retirement plan, Relocation assistance, Signing bonus, Performance bonus, Paid training

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Job description

Want a career where you can work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment? As a Naval Electronic Sensor Operator in the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF), you’ll operate some of the most modern and sophisticated warfare equipment at sea today.

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
  • Counseling, and relocation support services
  • Pension plan
  • Stimulating workplace that promotes respect, belonging, and work-life balance

Overview

The primary responsibilities of Naval Electronic Sensor Operators are to:

  • Locate and identify unknown radars
  • Listen to communications from other submarines, ships, aircraft and shore bases
  • Operate gun and missile-firing equipment used to defend the ship
  • Conduct intelligence and evidence gathering

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

This position is similar to the following:

  • Marine Electronic Detection Operator

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 provincial requirements for Grade 10 or Secondary IV in Quebec.

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 Naval Electronic Sensor Operator, 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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