Signals Operator – Provide Communications in the Army Reserve

Signal Operators provide reliable wired and wireless communications and information systems using leading-edge voice and data systems. Typically, Reserve Force members work or train with their home unit for one evening per week and one weekend per month, from September to May of each year. They are paid 92.8 percent of Regular Force rates of pay and receive a reasonable benefits package. Initial pay is currently 143.76/day which is 52.4K/annual. (pro-rated to actuall days worked) At 21 Electronic Warfare Regiment, initial training will center on common military skills the comunications equipment followed by specialization in providing signals support for tactical Electronic Warfare. After completing basic training, additional soldier, driver, and communications skills, candidates will be trained in radio, tactical, and satellite communications systems.

Information sessions are held weekly and 1:1 sessions are held to follow up after the general information session at the start of your application on request. Positions at 21 EW Regiment are competitive, and candidates may not be successful in their first choice of trade. Invitations to attend an information session may also be requested from us directly.

Candidates must be Canadian Citizens Between 16 and 53 who are prepared to undergo both physical and classroom training. Specialty training is delivered in a pattern easily matched to the availability of Post Secondary and other students. Workers in the gig economy, those whom are underemployed or are between positions have all been successful on an ongoing basis with this mixed part and full time position. Not all training must occur during summer blocks.

Successful candidates once they have completed training will be eligible to apply for positions at home or deployments abroad, may transfer to the regular force full time or take their skills to other positions. Positions at 21 EW Regiment are competitive, and candidates may not be successful in their first choice of trade. Invitations to attend an information session may also be requested from us directly.