Primary combat members of the Canadian Armed Forces

NOC

44200

provide defence measures to protect Canadian waters, land, air space and other interests. They conduct raids and ambushes in combat missions and conduct patrols and escorts in security and stability missions.

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Full NOC Description

Primary combat members of the Canadian Armed Forces provide collective defence measures to protect Canadian waters, land, air space and other interests. They conduct raids and ambushes in combat missions and conduct patrols and escorts in security and stability missions. They also follow the military and strategic policies established by the leadership of the Canadian Army, the Royal Canadian Airforce and the Royal Canadian Navy.

Main Duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

Provide assistance in emergency situations, such as civil disorder, natural disasters and major accidents

Operate armoured vehicles, artillery, hand-held weapons and other military combat equipment and defense systems

Engage in non-combat operations for humanitarian efforts

Participate in drills and other training in preparation for peacekeeping, combat and natural disaster relief

Maintain weapon systems, vehicles, survival gear and personal defensive equipment

Perform underwater search and recovery operations

Use tactics of camouflage and concealment, patrol, attack, defense, and evasion when engaged in combat missions.

Also Known As

armoured soldier - Canadian Army
infanteer
infantry soldier
soldier - Canadian Army

Requirements

Employment Requirements

Completion of secondary school is usually required.

Three months of basic military training is required and provided.

Specialized training in the operation of military equipment and systems is provided.

Provincial Regulation

Not Provincially Regulated

Employment by Sex

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9.2%

Female

90.8%

Male

Employment by age

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37.0%

15-24

35.8%

25-34

16.2%

35-44

6.9%

45-54

3.5%

55-64

0.6%

65+

Employment by highest level of education

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11.0%

No Certificate, Diploma or Degree

62.8%

High School, Diploma or Equivalent

5.8%

Apprenticeship or Trades Certificate or Diploma

16.3%

College or University Below Bachelor Level

4.1%

University - Bachelor Level or Above

Employment by Industry

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97.1%

Public administration

N/A

2.9%

All Other Industries

Employment by Economic Regions

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2.90%

Northeast

4.00%

Southeast

7.50%

Southwest

83.80%

Central

1.70%

Northwest

Economic Regions

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Annual Average Salary by Economic Regions

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N/A

Northeast

N/A

Southeast

$56,000

Southwest

$61,200

Central

N/A

Northwest

Economic Regions

Hourly Median Wages by Economic Regions

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Salary

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Employment Outlook

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