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As a member of the military, Materiel Management Technicians ensure that all of the supplies and services necessary for Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) 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.
Responsibilities
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 may work in Canada or are deployed abroad, in support of Royal Canadian Navy, Army or Royal Canadian Air Force operations. Materiel Management Technicians on board a ship experience the unique challenges that come with living and working y are also called upon to stand duty watches, perform ship's husbandry duties and other related tasks. Materiel Management Technicians working with the Army participate in operations and training with combat teams, including such duties as driving and maintaining vehicles.
Those assigned to support the Royal Canadian Air Force may be deployed to remote locations on short notice.
If you chose a career in the Regular Force, upon completion of all required training, you will be assigned to your first base. While there is some flexibility with regards to postings (relocations), accommodations can’t always be made, and therefore, you can likely expect to move at some point in your career. However, if you decide to join the Primary Reserve Force, you will do so through a specific Reserve unit.
Outside of training, your chosen Reserve unit will be your workplace on a part‑time basis, and you will not be obligated to relocate to a different base. As part of the Primary Reserve Force, you typically work one night per week and some weekends as a minimum with possibilities of full‑time employment.
Entry Plans
Direct Entry Options
No previous work experience or career related skills are required. CAF recruiters can help you decide if your personal interests and attributes match the criteria for this occupation.
The minimum required education to apply for this occupation is the completion of the provincial requirements for Grade 10 or Secondary 4 in Quebec.
Foreign education may be accepted.
Training
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 basic 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.
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 material
Processing of material for repair and disposal
Use of material handling aids
Processing issues and receipts
Preservation and packaging of material
Supply‑related administrative and support functions
Process clothing, footwear, for issues, returns or exchanges
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
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
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