Signal Technician
Communications and Signal Systems Specialist
Role & Responsibilities
- • Experts in telecommunication technologies within the CAF
- • Maintain, repair, configure, and modify modern communications systems
- • Operate specialized electronic test equipment
- • Wired & wireless communications systems
- • Radio, satellite, and microwave broadband technologies
- • Radar location and detection systems
- • Fibre optic & copper broadband networks
Technical Operations
- • Corrective & preventive maintenance
- • System diagnosis, modifications, installations
- • Technical inspections for IT and communications security
- • Cable installations and repairs
Mission Support
- • Supporting tactical communications equipment
- • Managing life cycle of communications platforms
- • Advising commanders on deployment of communications
Work Environment
- • Work in outdoor field environments, military vehicles, and workshops
- • Postings across Canada and worldwide deployments
- • Frequently travel for exercises and courses
- • Sometimes work with Unmanned Aircraft Systems
- • Mix of technical problem-solving and soldiering tasks
- • Field exercises, weapons training, deployments
- • Hands-on technical work with cutting-edge equipment
- • Collaborative environment with diverse trades
Trade Identity & Culture
Known as jack-of-all-trades repairers for comms equipment: antennas, radios, headsets, satellites. Critical to unit operations and mission success.
Blend of electronics expertise and military soldiering with pride in being indispensable.
Collaborate closely with IS Technicians, Line Technicians, Cyber Operators, and combat arms units.
Encouraged to think outside the box: solving problems not always found in manuals.
Career Specializations
With career progression and training, Signal Technicians can specialize in:
Maintaining and deploying radios, satellite links, and mobile networks in field operations.
Administering, securing, and defending CAF voice/data networks.
Maintaining battlefield location and detection equipment.
Advanced installation, testing, and repair of copper and fibre systems.
Supervising junior techs, instructing courses, advising commanders.
Opportunities to work with Unmanned Aircraft Systems and other evolving platforms.