Sonar Operator
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About the Role
The Canadian Armed Forces is seeking Sonar Operators to compile and analyze acoustic intelligence information for anti-submarine warfare operations. Candidates will operate sonar equipment, analyze oceanographic data, and support command decisions.
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Responsibilities
- Operate active and passive sonars, sonar simulators, communication equipment, bathythermograph equipment, sonobuoys and data transmission systems
- Compile and analyze sonar and intelligence data to assist command decisions
- Gather, evaluate and identify significant features of oceanographic data
- Maintain status boards, charts, watchkeeping records, and operational plots
Requirements
- Completion of Grade 10 or Secondary 4 in Quebec
- No previous work experience required
- Must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident
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Overview
- As a member of the military, Sonar Operators compile and analyze acoustic intelligence information.
- May be employed in Anti Submarine Warfare operations: surface ships, submarines, or Integrated Undersea Surveillance.
Primary Responsibilities
- Operate all active and passive sonars, sonar simulators, communication equipment, bathythermograph equipment, sonobuoys and data transmission systems.
- Perform function checks on equipment using built in test equipment and basic on line fault diagnostic procedures.
- Assist in development of command decisions by compiling and analyzing sonar and intelligence data.
- Gather, evaluate and identify significant features of oceanographic data.
- Convert analyzed oceanographic and acoustic data into comprehensive reports.
- Maintain status boards, charts, watchkeeping records, and geographical, operational and tactical plots.
Work Environment
- Spend much of career on board ships with home ports in Halifax, Nova Scotia, or Esquimalt, British Columbia.
- Work at sea in small spaces, on open deck surfaces, in a variety of weather conditions.
- Perform out of occupation duties such as sentry, lookout, line handler, and ship maintenance.
Entry Plans
- No previous work experience or career related skills required.
- Minimum required education: completion of Grade 10 or Secondary 4 in Quebec.
- Foreign education may be accepted.
Training
- Basic Military Qualification course at Canadian Forces Leadership and Recruit School in Saint Jean sur Richelieu, Quebec.
- Sonar Operator training at Naval Fleet School in Esquimalt or Halifax, approximately 25 weeks.
- Topics include operation of active and passive acoustic sonars, analysis of passive acoustic sound sources, operation of auxiliary acoustic equipment, physics of sound.
Specialized Training Opportunities
- Submariner, Ship's team diver, Ship's team diving supervisor, Naval boarding party.
- Leadership and management courses, Instructional techniques.
- Advanced training: Advanced acoustic analyst, Sonar control supervisor, Under water warfare director, etc.
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