{"id":55951,"date":"2026-10-07T15:14:02","date_gmt":"2026-10-07T19:14:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/careers.calian.com\/careers\/df-weapons-technician-instructor-58399\/"},"modified":"2026-10-07T19:44:07","modified_gmt":"2026-10-07T23:44:07","slug":"df-weapons-technician-instructor-58399","status":"publish","type":"career","link":"https:\/\/careers.calian.com\/nl\/careers\/df-weapons-technician-instructor-58399\/","title":{"rendered":"Weapons Technician Instructor"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>About Calian<\/p>\n<p>At Calian, we help organizations overcome obstacles, manage risks, and drive progress. Since 1982, we&#8217;ve grown from a small consulting firm into a trusted global company serving the defence, space, health, nuclear energy, public safety, and government sectors.<\/p>\n<p><!--CareersInnerInfo--><\/p>\n<p>Our teams create innovative solutions that tackle complex challenges and help organizations and communities stay resilient, informed, and connected. If you&#8217;re driven by purpose and energized by solving real-world challenges, we&#8217;d love to hear from you.<\/p>\n<h3>Position Overview<\/h3>\n<p>Calian is seeking experienced Weapons Technician Instructors to support the training and development of military personnel at Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Borden. This is a full-time, on-site contract opportunity where you will deliver practical and theoretical instruction related to small arms, armament systems, maintenance procedures, and weapons repair.<\/p>\n<p>As a subject matter expert, you will play a key role in preparing the next generation of Weapons Technicians through classroom instruction, workshop supervision, student mentorship, assessment activities, and course development support.<\/p>\n<p>Key Responsibilities<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Deliver practical and theoretical instruction on small arms and armament repair procedures.<\/li>\n<li>Instruct students on approved and safe maintenance, inspection, and repair practices.<\/li>\n<li>Demonstrate inspection and repair procedures for in-service small arms and armament weapon systems.<\/li>\n<li>Utilize advanced tooling, including Bore Gauges BG-10 and BG-20, and other weapon-specific gauges.<\/li>\n<li>Provide instruction on Weapons DP3 or USQ qualifications, including platforms such as Leopard Family of Vehicles (Leo FoV), M777, and LG1 systems, as required.<\/li>\n<li>Deliver classroom and workshop instruction to groups of up to 30 students.<\/li>\n<li>Provide instruction independently or in conjunction with other instructors.<\/li>\n<li>Develop training aids using provided boards, equipment, and multimedia resources.<\/li>\n<li>Monitor workshop activities and immediately correct unsafe practices.<\/li>\n<li>Identify and report academic or disciplinary concerns to the Section Head.<\/li>\n<li>Secure and store training aids in designated areas at the end of each training day.<\/li>\n<li>Apply DP1 and DP2 instructional policies, including tool control, classroom management, material accountability, harassment prevention, and professional conduct standards.<\/li>\n<li>Utilize the Defence Learning Network (DLN) to monitor student progress.<\/li>\n<li>Adapt to changing schedules, program updates, and evolving training requirements.<\/li>\n<li>Comply with all school policies and the Conduct of Training Manual (CTM).<\/li>\n<li>Maintain classrooms, laboratories, and training facilities in a clean, safe, and serviceable condition.<\/li>\n<li>Control, mark, and analyze Enabling Checks (ECs) and Performance Checks (PCs).<\/li>\n<li>Advise Course Directors regarding deficient or unserviceable training aids and facilities.<\/li>\n<li>Prepare and provide lesson plans, evaluations, assessments, and course documentation.<\/li>\n<li>Record student performance in Student Record Books (SRBs).<\/li>\n<li>Assist with counselling students regarding academic and performance concerns.<\/li>\n<li>Invigilate examinations.<\/li>\n<li>Participate in course design and development activities.<\/li>\n<li>Provide Subject Matter Expert (SME) support as required.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Required Qualifications<\/p>\n<p>Applicants must possess one of the following:<\/p>\n<p>Option 1<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Regular Force QL6 Weapons Technician (DP3\/RQ Sergeant) Certificate<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>OR<\/p>\n<p>Option 2<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Regular Force QL5 (DP2) Weapons Technician Certificate<\/li>\n<li>Junior Leaders Course (JLC) or Primary Leadership Qualification (PLQ)<\/li>\n<li>Ability to successfully complete the first available DP3 Weapons Technician Course at the Department of National Defence&#8217;s expense upon appointment to the position<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Experience Requirements<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Minimum 12 years of experience as a Weapons Technician.<\/li>\n<li>Minimum 2 years of experience teaching adults within the last ten (10) years.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Additional Requirements<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Must be available to work on-site at CFB Borden, Ontario.<\/li>\n<li>Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Government of Canada Secret Security Clearance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Compensation<\/p>\n<p>$38.00 to $45.29 per hour<\/p>\n<p>Vacancy<\/p>\n<p>We have 5 available position(s).<\/p>\n<p>Why Join Calian?<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Competitive hourly compensation.<\/li>\n<li>Opportunity to contribute directly to the training and readiness of Canadian Armed Forces personnel.<\/li>\n<li>Work alongside experienced military and civilian professionals.<\/li>\n<li>Apply your technical expertise while mentoring and developing future Weapons Technicians.<\/li>\n<li>Join a respected Canadian organization supporting critical defence and training initiatives.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>AI Usage Disclosure<\/p>\n<p>At Calian, we do not use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to screen or evaluate candidates. AI tools may support backend administrative tasks; however, they do not influence hiring decisions. All evaluations and hiring decisions are made by members of our recruitment team and hiring managers.<\/p>\n<p>We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.<\/p>\n<p>Calian is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace. 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