Signals Intelligence Specialist

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

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.