Overview As a member of the military, Construction Engineers provide engineering support, such as facilities management, fire engineering, contract and project management, and construction and environmental engineering. As members of the Military Engineer Branch, Construction Engineers plan, develop, and implement projects involving a wide range of military engineering tasks.ResponsibilitiesPrepare or approve construction drawings, designs and cost estimatesAdvise superiors on military engineering mattersExercise leadership and technical control over organisations involved in engineering servicesProvide mapping, charting and geodesic support to sea, land and air operationsLead and manage a team of skilled personnelWork Environment Construction Engineers work as part of a Construction Engineering Flight or Unit. The primary role of Construction Engineering Officers is to support the operations of the Royal Canadian Air Force, although they may also support Canadian Army operations and missions. After gaining practical experience, Construction Engineers may be posted to a Canadian Armed Forces base or headquarters and may be deployed on domestic or international missions, including operations in support of UN, NATO or Coalition missions. If you choose a career in the Regular Force, you will be assigned to your first base after completing all required training. There is some flexibility with regards to postings, but relocations may occur. If you join the Primary Reserve Force, you will work part time through a specific Reserve unit, typically one night per week and some weekends, with the possibility of full‑time employment.Entry PlansDirect Entry OptionsPaid Education OptionsIf you already have a university degree, the CAF will decide if your academic programme matches the criteria for this job and may place you directly into the required on‑the‑job training programme following basic training. Basic training and military officer qualification training are required before being assigned.Regular Officer Training Plan: CAF will pay successful recruits to complete a bachelor degree programme in the Royal Military College System. Recruits receive full‑time salary including medical and dental care, as well as vacation time with full pay in exchange for working in the CAF for a period of time. Candidates enter the Canadian Military College System as an Officer Cadet where they study subjects relevant to both their military and academic career. In rare instances, based on the needs of the CAF, candidates may be approved to attend another Canadian University. If you are applying for this programme, you must apply to the CAF and it is recommended to apply to other Canadian universities of your choice should you not be accepted for ROTP.Training After enrolment, you start basic officer training at the Canadian Forces Leadership and Recruit School in Saint‑Jean‑sur‑Richelieu, Quebec, for 12 weeks. Topics covered include general military knowledge, principles of leadership, regulations and customs of the CAF, basic weapons handling, and first aid. Opportunities are also provided to apply newly acquired military skills in training exercises involving force protection, field training, navigation and leadership. A rigorous physical fitness programme is also a vital part of basic training. Basic officer training is provided in English or French and successful completion is a prerequisite for further training.Following basic officer training, official second language training may be offered to you. Training could take from two to nine months to complete, depending on your ability in your second language.After basic training, you will go to the Infantry School at the Combat Training Centre in Gagetown, New Brunswick. You will build upon the leadership training you received in basic officer training in addition to learning the skills required of all Soldiers, including more advanced weapons handling, field‑craft, and section‑level tactics.Construction Engineers attend the Canadian Forces School of Military Engineering in Gagetown, New Brunswick, where you will learn to lead your team in the execution of basic engineering tasks in both garrison and on deployment. You will also be introduced to Construction Engineering operations such as conducting engineer reconnaissance, preparing reports for military decision makers and planning the installation of facilities and structures to support such operations. You will have the opportunity to become familiar with the various Construction Engineering roles, in different settings and scenarios, and further develop your leadership skills. Upon completion of your training as a Construction Engineering Officer, you will be able to manage infrastructures at main operating bases and to plan and direct infrastructure projects for both domestic and deployed operations.Part Time Options This position is available for part‑time employment with the Primary Reserve at certain locations across Canada. Reserve Force members usually work 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 base and may volunteer for deployment on a military mission within or outside Canada. Construction Engineering Officers serve with the Royal Canadian Air Force. When they are employed on a part‑time or casual full‑time basis, they usually serve at CAF bases and tactical units at locations within Canada.Reserve Force members usually begin training with their home unit to ensure that they meet the required basic professional military standards. Following basic officer training, the home unit will arrange for additional training for specialised skills. Training for the Construction Engineering Officer qualification requires about 11 months and is conducted at the Canadian Forces School of Military Engineering at Gagetown, New Brunswick.Air Reserve members are trained to the same level as their Regular Force counterparts and are employed in the same unit and perform the same job. Air Reserve members usually serve up to 12 days per month in a regular work day, with opportunities to serve full‑time for short durations as needed. Reserve Force members are paid 92.8% of Regular Force rates of pay, receive a reasonable benefits package and may qualify to contribute to a pension plan.Related CareersGeomatics TechnicianAirborne Electronic Sensor OperatorEngineer Officer#J-18808-Ljbffr