Commissioned officers of the Canadian Armed Forces
Commissioned officers of the Canadian Armed Forces plan, organize, command, direct, control and evaluate, the operations of their organization in relation to established objectives. Senior commissioned officers formulate military and strategic policies which establish the direction to be taken by the Canadian Forces. All ranks of commissioned officers in the Royal Canadian Air Force, Canadian Army, and Royal Canadian Navy are included in this unit group.
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Market Demand
TEER 0
Skill Level
NL, PE, NS
Top Provinces
What They Do
- Allocate material, human and financial resources to implement military policies and programs, establish administrative controls, and approve overall personnel planning
- Plan, organize and command the activities of the Canadian Armed Forces combat units and military strategic units in the Army, Royal Canadian Air Force, and Royal Canadian Navy at home and when deployed overseas during operations in conflict territory
- Plan, organize and command units engaged in non-military disaster relief, humanitarian and peacekeeping operations at the national and international level
- Set objectives of the organization in accordance with legislation and government policy, formulate or approve and evaluate programs and procedures, alone or in collaboration with senior government committees
- Coordinate the work of various military strategic units employing appropriate levels of military force for specific tasks
- Develop and implement military procedures and policies that are geared to the capabilities and performance of each unit.
Qualifications
- checkA university degree is usually required.
- checkCompletion of military training is required.
- checkExperience as a non-commissioned member of the armed forces and demonstrated leadership ability may substitute for a university degree.
- checkSenior ranks, such as colonel, require several years of experience.
Market Outlook by Province
Immigration Pathways
TEER 0 occupations are senior management roles that qualify for Express Entry under the Federal Skilled Worker Program.
Express Entry (FSW)
Provincial Nominee Programs
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Management of Personnel Resources
to ensure personnel are well-prepared, motivated and deployed effectively to meet operational goals
Monitoring
to assess performance and progress of military staff, make necessary adjustments and ensure operations are complying to Armed Forces standards
Multitasking
to effectively handle coordinating operations, making strategic decisions and overseeing various units during critical missions or in high-pressure situations
Problem Identification
to identify problems, whether tactical, operational or strategic, to address issues promptly and accurately
Leadership
to command military personnel, maintain discipline within units and make strategic decisions to achieve mission success
Knowledge in Logistics
to understand how to manage and distribute resources, supplies and equipment to support the operational readiness of military units and missions
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