42102
Specialized members of the Canadian Armed Forces
- Express Entry skill level
- Yes
- Regulated in Québec
- Yes
- In demand in Manitoba
- No
Classification
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Definition
Specialized members of the Canadian Armed Forces provide critical technological support for military armament. They are primarily responsible for the maintenance, inspection and technical support of all Canadian Army equipment. They also follow the military and strategic policies established by the leadership of the Canadian Army, the Royal Canadian Airforce, and the Royal Canadian Navy.
Main duties
- This group performs some or all of the following duties:
- Certify ammunition, explosive items, munitions and non-munitions scrap to different degrees of classification
- Inspect, test, identify faults, adjust, repair, recondition and modify electrical, electromechanical, electronic, electro-optic and mechanical equipment, optical instruments, and control systems for weapons and missiles
- Maintain and repair machine-guns and non-guided anti-tank weapons, grenade projectors, mortars and launcher systems
- Test, inspect and repair air weapons systems
- Compile test logs, evaluation reports, equipment maintenance documentation and read and interpret electronic drawings.
Example job titles
- •air weapons systems technician
- •ammunition technician
- •weapons engineering technician
- •weapons technician
Overview
NOC 42102 classifies Specialized members of the Canadian Armed Forces under the official National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 system. This TEER 2 category encompasses military personnel who execute specialized, operational, or technical duties unique to the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF). These roles require highly specialized military training and expertise that often do not have direct civilian equivalents, focusing on defense, tactical operations, and specialized support systems.
From a Canadian immigration perspective, individuals with experience under NOC 42102 may leverage this skilled work experience for various economic immigration pathways. Because it is classified as TEER 2, this occupation is eligible for federal programs managed under the Express Entry system, including the Canadian Experience Class (CEC), provided all eligibility criteria set by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) are met.
Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal or professional immigration advice. For official regulatory guidelines, please consult with IRCC or a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC).
Educational overview summarizing this occupation. Always confirm against the official NOC profile and IRCC before relying on it.
Occupation data: Statistics Canada / ESDC — National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021.