INTRO
Are you looking for a job where you can wear many hats and take on different roles from one day to the next? If so, this is for you! No experience required.
OVERVIEW
Materiel Management Technicians ensure that all of the supplies and services necessary for Royal Canadian Air Forces (RCAF) operations are available when and where they are required. They handle a variety of items such as food, fuel, heavy machinery, spare parts, stationery and clothing. The primary responsibilities of Materiel Management Technicians are to:
- Manage the purchasing, warehousing, shipping, receiving, stock control and disposal of obsolete stock and equipment
- Receive, handle and prepare items for shipment
- Operate military vehicles weighing up to 10 tons and materials-handling equipment such as forklifts
- Process invoices and prepare shipping documents
- Order material from internal and external sources and purchase supplies
- Deliver supplies and provide services to operational units
- Perform recordkeeping, stocktaking and inventory control
- Maintain accounting and financial records
- Process and coordinate repair and disposal functions
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Materiel Management Technicians work at all RCAF locations in Canada and on international deployments.
Basic Military Qualification
The first stage of training is the Basic Military Qualification course, or Basic Training, held at the Canadian Forces Leadership and Recruit School in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec. This training provides the core skills and knowledge common to all trades. A goal of this course is to ensure that all recruits maintain the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) physical fitness standard; as a result, the training is physically demanding.
Basic Occupational Qualification Training
Materiel Management Technicians attend the Canadian Forces Logistics Training Centre in Borden, Ontario. Training takes approximately 70 days at the apprentice level and covers the following topics within the CAF supply system:
- Action customer inquiries
- Requesting, receiving, issuing and warehousing materiel
- Processing of materiel for repair and disposal
- Use of materiel handling aids
- Processing issues and receipts
- Preservation and packaging of materiel
- Supply-related administrative and support functions
- Processing clothing, footwear, for issues, returns or exchanges
Available Specialty Training
Materiel Management Technicians may be offered the opportunity to develop specialized skills through formal courses and on-the-job training, including:
- Instructional Techniques
- Control of Hazardous Material
- Hazardous Material Packaging
Available Advanced Training
As they progress in their career, Materiel Management Technicians who demonstrate the required ability and potential will be offered advanced training. Available courses include:
- Military Contracts
- Internal Audit Procedures
- Personnel Management
- Material Management
- Budget Management
- Business Planning Process
Required Education
The minimum required education to apply for this job is the completion of the provincial requirements for Grade 10 or Secondary 4 in Quebec. Foreign education may be accepted.
Serve with the Reserve Force
This position is available for part-time employment with the Primary Reserve at all RCAF wings and squadrons across Canada. Reserve Force members usually serve part time at an Air Force wing in their community and may serve while going to school or working at a civilian job. They are paid during their training. They are not posted or required to do a military move. However, they can volunteer to move to another location. They may also volunteer for deployment on a military mission within or outside Canada.
Part Time Employment
Materiel Management Technicians may serve with the Royal Canadian Navy, Canadian Army or Royal Canadian Air Force, ensuring that necessary supplies are available for military training and operations. Materiel Management Technicians employed on a part-time or casual full-time basis usually serve at a CAF location within Canada.
Reserve Force Training
Reserve Force members are trained to the same level as their Regular Force counterparts. They usually begin training with their home unit to ensure that they meet the required basic professional military standards. Following basic military training, the home unit will arrange for additional training for specialized skills. Training for Materiel Management Technicians takes about 70 days and is conducted at the Canadian Forces School of Administration and Logistics in Borden, Ontario. All training is fully funded and completed while receiving a competitive salary.
Reserve Working Environment
Reserve Force members usually serve part time with their home unit, although they may also serve in full-time positions at some units for fixed terms, depending on the type of work that they do. They are paid 92.8% of Regular Force rates of pay, receive a reasonable benefits package and may qualify to contribute to a pension plan.
Join the CAF
To learn more about becoming a Materiel Management Technician with the Air Force Reserve, visit: https://forces.ca/en/career/materiel-management-technician/
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Job Type: Part-time
