44200
Primary combat members of the Canadian Armed Forces
- Express Entry skill level
- No
- Regulated in Québec
- Yes
- In demand in Manitoba
- No
Classification
Education, law, social & government services
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Definition
Primary combat members of the Canadian Armed Forces provide collective defence measures to protect Canadian waters, land, air space and other interests. They conduct raids and ambushes in combat missions and conduct patrols and escorts in security and stability missions. 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:
- Provide assistance in emergency situations, such as civil disorder, natural disasters and major accidents
- Operate armoured vehicles, artillery, hand-held weapons and other military combat equipment and defense systems
- Engage in non-combat operations for humanitarian efforts
- Participate in drills and other training in preparation for peacekeeping, combat and natural disaster relief
- Maintain weapon systems, vehicles, survival gear and personal defensive equipment
- Perform underwater search and recovery operations
- Use tactics of camouflage and concealment, patrol, attack, defense, and evasion when engaged in combat missions.
Example job titles
- •armoured soldier - Canadian Army
- •infanteer
- •infantry soldier
- •soldier - Canadian Army
Overview
Under the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021, unit group 44200 identifies Primary combat members of the Canadian Armed Forces. These individuals operate military weapons, combat vehicles, and specialized equipment to engage in combat, peacekeeping, and security operations. This occupational group comprises infantry soldiers, artillery soldiers, armoured crew members, air defence technicians, and combat engineers who execute tactical maneuvers, defend Canadian territory, and support international coalition missions.
Employment requirements for this occupation are strictly regulated by the Department of National Defence (DND). Candidates must be Canadian citizens or, under updated military recruitment policies, Permanent Residents of Canada. Applicants must also meet minimum age and education standards, successfully pass physical fitness, medical, and cognitive examinations, and undergo rigorous security screening. Upon enlistment, members must complete basic military qualification training followed by specialized trade-specific combat training.
While military occupations are highly specialized, foreign nationals with prior military experience seeking to immigrate to Canada must qualify through standard economic pathways such as the Express Entry system, provided they meet the eligibility criteria for civilian-equivalent streams. Once permanent residency is secured, individuals may apply to join the Canadian Armed Forces directly. Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal or immigration advice. Please consult Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) or a regulated professional for official guidance.
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.