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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 Electrical Technicians (MSETs) are members of a ship’s engineering department, responsible for the operation and maintenance of electrical control systems onboard His Majesty's Canadian (HMC) Ships and Submarines.
They maintain, operate, and monitor equipment associated with the ship’s electrical, electronic, 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 MSETs monitor, operate and maintain the electrical machinery for the following: Shipboard Power Generation & Distribution Main and emergency switchboards Ungrounded/isolated shipboard electrical systems Diesel and gas‑turbine generator systems Generator synchronization & load sharing Automatic voltage regulators (AVR) Shore power connection systems Transformers, circuit breakers, disconnects
Propulsion & Auxiliary Machinery Electrical Systems Electric propulsion motors (AC, synchronous, PM) Thruster systems (bow/stern) Variable pitch propeller control systems Steering gear electrical systems Ballast & bilge pump controls Stabilizer control systems Motor control centres (MCCs)
Marine Automation & Control Systems Integrated Automation System (IAS) / IPMS PLCs, I/O modules, and marine HMI systems Alarm and Monitoring Systems (AMS) Engine Control Room (ECR) systems Navigation light panel control systems
Motors & Drive Systems AC/DC motors VFDs & soft starters Servo drives Motor protection relays Motor testing & troubleshooting
Shipboard Instrumentation & Sensors Pressure, temperature, flow, and level transmitters 4–20 mA loops and signal conditioning Tank sounding systems (pneumatic, capacitance, sonar) Shaft torque/power meters Fuel & lube oil monitoring instruments
Safety, Survivability & Hazardous Areas SOLAS-compliant emergency circuits Fire detection & suppression control systems Watertight door electrical systems EX / IECEx marine-rated electrical equipment Marine-rated junction boxes, glands, and penetrations Ground fault detection in isolated systems
Marine Electrical Installation Practices Marine-rated cables (LSZH, tinned copper, etc.) Cable trays, hangers, and naval conduit systems Cable dressing for vibration & moisture resistance Bulkhead and deck penetrations Bonding, earthing, and continuity systems Corrosion prevention and ICCP systems
Protective Devices & Electrical Safety Overload, ground fault, and short‑circuit protection Arc‑flash mitigation equipment (shipboard rated) Emergency stop and interlock systems Lockout/Tagout (marine procedures where applicable)
Industrial/Marine Networking & Communication Protocols Modbus RTU/TCP Profibus / Profinet CAN bus (common in engines & thrusters) Ethernet/IP (where used in hybrid/modern vessels) Fiber optic shipboard networks
Technical Drawings & Documentation Electrical schematics & wiring diagrams Single-line and three-line diagrams P&IDs for machinery spaces Cable schedule interpretation Marine classification drawings (ABS, Lloyd’s, DNV)
Testing, Troubleshooting & Diagnostics Multimeters, clamp meters Megger insulation testing (ungrounded systems) Earth fault tracing systems Loop calibrators (for instrumentation) Thermal imaging for machinery spaces Oscilloscopes for drives & control signals
In addition, MSETs will read and interpret engineering sketches and drawings, including electrical and electronic drawings.
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: Engineering Officer Education and Training Program (EOTP) (English) Officer Training Program - Marine Engineering Stream Marine Engineering - Diploma of Technology Marine Engineering Diploma (MEOC — MEOC-O (Operational) Marine Engineering Technology Power Engineering Techniques - 3rd Class Power Engineering Techniques - 4th Class Power Engineering Technology Programme de formation des officiers - vol et ingénierie navale Techniques de génie mécanique de marine
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 Electrical Technicians (MSETs) are members of a ship’s engineering department, responsible for the operation and maintenance of electrical control systems onboard His Majesty's Canadian (HMC) Ships and Submarines.
They maintain, operate, and monitor equipment associated with the ship’s electrical, electronic, 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 MSETs monitor, operate and maintain the electrical machinery for the following: Shipboard Power Generation & Distribution Main and emergency switchboards Ungrounded/isolated shipboard electrical systems Diesel and gas‑turbine generator systems Generator synchronization & load sharing Automatic voltage regulators (AVR) Shore power connection systems Transformers, circuit breakers, disconnects
Propulsion & Auxiliary Machinery Electrical Systems Electric propulsion motors (AC, synchronous, PM) Thruster systems (bow/stern) Variable pitch propeller control systems Steering gear electrical systems Ballast & bilge pump controls Stabilizer control systems Motor control centres (MCCs)
Marine Automation & Control Systems Integrated Automation System (IAS) / IPMS PLCs, I/O modules, and marine HMI systems Alarm and Monitoring Systems (AMS) Engine Control Room (ECR) systems Navigation light panel control systems
Motors & Drive Systems AC/DC motors VFDs & soft starters Servo drives Motor protection relays Motor testing & troubleshooting
Shipboard Instrumentation & Sensors Pressure, temperature, flow, and level transmitters 4–20 mA loops and signal conditioning Tank sounding systems (pneumatic, capacitance, sonar) Shaft torque/power meters Fuel & lube oil monitoring instruments
Safety, Survivability & Hazardous Areas SOLAS-compliant emergency circuits Fire detection & suppression control systems Watertight door electrical systems EX / IECEx marine-rated electrical equipment Marine-rated junction boxes, glands, and penetrations Ground fault detection in isolated systems
Marine Electrical Installation Practices Marine-rated cables (LSZH, tinned copper, etc.) Cable trays, hangers, and naval conduit systems Cable dressing for vibration & moisture resistance Bulkhead and deck penetrations Bonding, earthing, and continuity systems Corrosion prevention and ICCP systems
Protective Devices & Electrical Safety Overload, ground fault, and short‑circuit protection Arc‑flash mitigation equipment (shipboard rated) Emergency stop and interlock systems Lockout/Tagout (marine procedures where applicable)
Industrial/Marine Networking & Communication Protocols Modbus RTU/TCP Profibus / Profinet CAN bus (common in engines & thrusters) Ethernet/IP (where used in hybrid/modern vessels) Fiber optic shipboard networks
Technical Drawings & Documentation Electrical schematics & wiring diagrams Single-line and three-line diagrams P&IDs for machinery spaces Cable schedule interpretation Marine classification drawings (ABS, Lloyd’s, DNV)
Testing, Troubleshooting & Diagnostics Multimeters, clamp meters Megger insulation testing (ungrounded systems) Earth fault tracing systems Loop calibrators (for instrumentation) Thermal imaging for machinery spaces Oscilloscopes for drives & control signals
In addition, MSETs will read and interpret engineering sketches and drawings, including electrical and electronic drawings.
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: Engineering Officer Education and Training Program (EOTP) (English) Officer Training Program - Marine Engineering Stream Marine Engineering - Diploma of Technology Marine Engineering Diploma (MEOC — MEOC-O (Operational) Marine Engineering Technology Power Engineering Techniques - 3rd Class Power Engineering Techniques - 4th Class Power Engineering Technology Programme de formation des officiers - vol et ingénierie navale Techniques de génie mécanique de marine
How to Express Interest Individuals interested in learning more about this CAF occupation are encouraged to click apply to start a conversation.