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Calian / Deloitte is a third‑party service provider contracted by the Canadian Armed Forces Recruiting Group (CFRG) to provide information and candidate sourcing support for CAF career opportunities and entry programs.
As an external contractor for the CAF, we are actively looking for students to join the Canadian Armed Forces as a Marine Systems Electrical Technician under The Non-Commissioned Member Subsidized Training and Education Plan (NCMSTEP) Program. The NCMSTEP offers full-time paid training or education at Canadian colleges, universities and other postsecondary establishments for authorized courses of study related to military occupations.
If you qualify, the CAF will pay 100% of your school fees, including your tuition, books and academic equipment. Meanwhile, you’ll earn a competitive annual salary and an excellent benefits package including health, dental, vision care and much more.
Overview Marine Systems Mechanical Technicians (MSMTs) are members of a ship’s engineering department, responsible for the operation and maintenance of mechanical and structural systems onboard His Majesty's Canadian (HMC) Ships and Submarines.
They maintain, operate, and monitor equipment associated with the ship’s propulsion, ancillary, and auxiliary engineering systems. Additional duties include maintaining the ship’s structure, stability, damage control systems, and firefighting equipment. They also can be employed at shore repair and naval technical training facilities to support fleet activities.
Responsibilities MSMTs monitor, operate and maintain the mechanical machinery for the following: Propulsion Systems Monitoring engine performance parameters (temperatures, pressures, vibrations, fuel consumption) Conducting routine and corrective maintenance (filters, injectors, turbochargers, compressors) Managing start‑up, shutdown, and changeover procedures Fault diagnosis and emergency response Coordinating overhauls and condition‑based maintenance Ensuring compliance with safety, emissions, and operational limits
Power Generation and Distribution Systems Operating generator sets under varying loads Synchronizing generators and managing load sharing Monitoring fuel, cooling, and lubrication systems Maintenance of alternators, excitation systems, and governors Fault response to overloads, blackouts, or frequency instability
Ancillary systems Operation of fuel transfer pumps and valves Management of day tanks, service tanks, and storage tanks Fuel quality monitoring and contamination prevention Changeover between fuel types where applicable Operation of freshwater and seawater cooling circuits Heat exchanger cleaning and inspection Monitoring flow rates, temperatures, and pressure drops Leak detection and corrective maintenance Spill prevention and response readiness Oil sampling and condition monitoring Operation of lube oil pumps, coolers, and filters Managing oil replenishment and purification Preventing cross‑contamination and oil degradation Maintenance of hydraulic power units and accumulators Operation and inspection of compressed air systems Air receiver testing and draining Ensuring reliable engine start capability under all conditions
Auxiliary systems Managing potable and technical freshwater systems Pump operation and tank level control Water quality monitoring Leak detection and system flushing Operation of compressors and air dryers Maintenance of HP and LP air receivers Support for starting systems, control air, and ship services Monitoring pressure, moisture, and oil carryover Operation of chilled water and refrigeration plants Temperature control for stores, accommodation, and equipment Refrigerant handling and leak detection Compressor, condenser, and evaporator maintenance Maintenance of HVAC systems Temperature and humidity control Air filtration and fan maintenance Supporting habitability and equipment cooling requirements Operation of Reverse Osmosis plants to produce freshwater Membrane cleaning and replacement Monitoring pressures, salinity, and production rates Managing pre‑treatment and post‑treatment systems Operation of centrifuges and separators Sludge management and disposal Monitoring separation efficiency Supporting engine reliability and longevity Operation of oily water separators Management of bilge and sludge systems Monitoring discharge criteria and alarms Compliance with environmental regulations and shipboard procedures Maintenance of sewage treatment plants Operation of vacuum or gravity drainage systems Pump and macerator maintenance Odour control and hygiene management
Damage Control Systems Maintenance of fire pumps and main Inspection of fixed firefighting systems (CO₂, water mist, foam) Testing detectors, alarms, and remote closures Supporting fire teams during incidents Post‑fire recovery and system restoration Operation of bilge and ballast systems Monitoring watertight integrity Use of portable and fixed dewatering pumps Supporting damage control teams during flooding incidents Maintaining valves, sensors, and remote controls
In addition, MSMTs will: Read and interpret engineering sketches and drawings, including mechanical and hydraulic, pneumatic and fluid drawings Calculate ship stability and identify potential problems Fabricate, machine and weld parts and equipment
Qualifications & Requirements
To apply, candidates must have either recently accepted an offer, or have at least 1 semester remaining, of one of the following university/college programs funded by NCMSTEP: Power Engineering Techniques - 3rd Class Power Engineering Techniques - 4th Class Marine Engineering – Diploma of Technology Marine Engineering Technology Programme de formation des officiers - volet ingénierie navale. Officer Training Program - Engineering Stream Techniques de génie mécanique de marine Techniques de génie mécanique de marine Engineering Officer Education and Training Program (EOTP) (English) Officer Training Program - Marine Engineering Stream Programme de formation des officiers - vol et ingénierie navale Marine Engineering Diploma (MEOC — MEOC-O (Operational) Power Engineering Technology
How to Express Interest Individuals interested in learning more about this CAF occupation are encouraged to click apply to start a conversation.
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Top Benefits
About the role
Calian / Deloitte is a third‑party service provider contracted by the Canadian Armed Forces Recruiting Group (CFRG) to provide information and candidate sourcing support for CAF career opportunities and entry programs.
As an external contractor for the CAF, we are actively looking for students to join the Canadian Armed Forces as a Marine Systems Electrical Technician under The Non-Commissioned Member Subsidized Training and Education Plan (NCMSTEP) Program. The NCMSTEP offers full-time paid training or education at Canadian colleges, universities and other postsecondary establishments for authorized courses of study related to military occupations.
If you qualify, the CAF will pay 100% of your school fees, including your tuition, books and academic equipment. Meanwhile, you’ll earn a competitive annual salary and an excellent benefits package including health, dental, vision care and much more.
Overview Marine Systems Mechanical Technicians (MSMTs) are members of a ship’s engineering department, responsible for the operation and maintenance of mechanical and structural systems onboard His Majesty's Canadian (HMC) Ships and Submarines.
They maintain, operate, and monitor equipment associated with the ship’s propulsion, ancillary, and auxiliary engineering systems. Additional duties include maintaining the ship’s structure, stability, damage control systems, and firefighting equipment. They also can be employed at shore repair and naval technical training facilities to support fleet activities.
Responsibilities MSMTs monitor, operate and maintain the mechanical machinery for the following: Propulsion Systems Monitoring engine performance parameters (temperatures, pressures, vibrations, fuel consumption) Conducting routine and corrective maintenance (filters, injectors, turbochargers, compressors) Managing start‑up, shutdown, and changeover procedures Fault diagnosis and emergency response Coordinating overhauls and condition‑based maintenance Ensuring compliance with safety, emissions, and operational limits
Power Generation and Distribution Systems Operating generator sets under varying loads Synchronizing generators and managing load sharing Monitoring fuel, cooling, and lubrication systems Maintenance of alternators, excitation systems, and governors Fault response to overloads, blackouts, or frequency instability
Ancillary systems Operation of fuel transfer pumps and valves Management of day tanks, service tanks, and storage tanks Fuel quality monitoring and contamination prevention Changeover between fuel types where applicable Operation of freshwater and seawater cooling circuits Heat exchanger cleaning and inspection Monitoring flow rates, temperatures, and pressure drops Leak detection and corrective maintenance Spill prevention and response readiness Oil sampling and condition monitoring Operation of lube oil pumps, coolers, and filters Managing oil replenishment and purification Preventing cross‑contamination and oil degradation Maintenance of hydraulic power units and accumulators Operation and inspection of compressed air systems Air receiver testing and draining Ensuring reliable engine start capability under all conditions
Auxiliary systems Managing potable and technical freshwater systems Pump operation and tank level control Water quality monitoring Leak detection and system flushing Operation of compressors and air dryers Maintenance of HP and LP air receivers Support for starting systems, control air, and ship services Monitoring pressure, moisture, and oil carryover Operation of chilled water and refrigeration plants Temperature control for stores, accommodation, and equipment Refrigerant handling and leak detection Compressor, condenser, and evaporator maintenance Maintenance of HVAC systems Temperature and humidity control Air filtration and fan maintenance Supporting habitability and equipment cooling requirements Operation of Reverse Osmosis plants to produce freshwater Membrane cleaning and replacement Monitoring pressures, salinity, and production rates Managing pre‑treatment and post‑treatment systems Operation of centrifuges and separators Sludge management and disposal Monitoring separation efficiency Supporting engine reliability and longevity Operation of oily water separators Management of bilge and sludge systems Monitoring discharge criteria and alarms Compliance with environmental regulations and shipboard procedures Maintenance of sewage treatment plants Operation of vacuum or gravity drainage systems Pump and macerator maintenance Odour control and hygiene management
Damage Control Systems Maintenance of fire pumps and main Inspection of fixed firefighting systems (CO₂, water mist, foam) Testing detectors, alarms, and remote closures Supporting fire teams during incidents Post‑fire recovery and system restoration Operation of bilge and ballast systems Monitoring watertight integrity Use of portable and fixed dewatering pumps Supporting damage control teams during flooding incidents Maintaining valves, sensors, and remote controls
In addition, MSMTs will: Read and interpret engineering sketches and drawings, including mechanical and hydraulic, pneumatic and fluid drawings Calculate ship stability and identify potential problems Fabricate, machine and weld parts and equipment
Qualifications & Requirements
To apply, candidates must have either recently accepted an offer, or have at least 1 semester remaining, of one of the following university/college programs funded by NCMSTEP: Power Engineering Techniques - 3rd Class Power Engineering Techniques - 4th Class Marine Engineering – Diploma of Technology Marine Engineering Technology Programme de formation des officiers - volet ingénierie navale. Officer Training Program - Engineering Stream Techniques de génie mécanique de marine Techniques de génie mécanique de marine Engineering Officer Education and Training Program (EOTP) (English) Officer Training Program - Marine Engineering Stream Programme de formation des officiers - vol et ingénierie navale Marine Engineering Diploma (MEOC — MEOC-O (Operational) Power Engineering Technology
How to Express Interest Individuals interested in learning more about this CAF occupation are encouraged to click apply to start a conversation.