About Calian
At Calian, we help organizations overcome obstacles, manage risks, and drive progress. Since 1982, we've grown from a small consulting firm into a trusted global company serving the defence, space, health, nuclear energy, public safety, and government sectors.
Our teams create innovative solutions that tackle complex challenges and help organizations and communities stay resilient, informed, and connected. If you're driven by purpose and energized by solving real-world challenges, we'd love to hear from you.
Position Overview
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.
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.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver practical and theoretical instruction on small arms and armament repair procedures.
- Instruct students on approved and safe maintenance, inspection, and repair practices.
- Demonstrate inspection and repair procedures for in-service small arms and armament weapon systems.
- Utilize advanced tooling, including Bore Gauges BG-10 and BG-20, and other weapon-specific gauges.
- Provide instruction on Weapons DP3 or USQ qualifications, including platforms such as Leopard Family of Vehicles (Leo FoV), M777, and LG1 systems, as required.
- Deliver classroom and workshop instruction to groups of up to 30 students.
- Provide instruction independently or in conjunction with other instructors.
- Develop training aids using provided boards, equipment, and multimedia resources.
- Monitor workshop activities and immediately correct unsafe practices.
- Identify and report academic or disciplinary concerns to the Section Head.
- Secure and store training aids in designated areas at the end of each training day.
- Apply DP1 and DP2 instructional policies, including tool control, classroom management, material accountability, harassment prevention, and professional conduct standards.
- Utilize the Defence Learning Network (DLN) to monitor student progress.
- Adapt to changing schedules, program updates, and evolving training requirements.
- Comply with all school policies and the Conduct of Training Manual (CTM).
- Maintain classrooms, laboratories, and training facilities in a clean, safe, and serviceable condition.
- Control, mark, and analyze Enabling Checks (ECs) and Performance Checks (PCs).
- Advise Course Directors regarding deficient or unserviceable training aids and facilities.
- Prepare and provide lesson plans, evaluations, assessments, and course documentation.
- Record student performance in Student Record Books (SRBs).
- Assist with counselling students regarding academic and performance concerns.
- Invigilate examinations.
- Participate in course design and development activities.
- Provide Subject Matter Expert (SME) support as required.
Required Qualifications
Applicants must possess one of the following:
Option 1
- Regular Force QL6 Weapons Technician (DP3/RQ Sergeant) Certificate
OR
Option 2
- Regular Force QL5 (DP2) Weapons Technician Certificate
- Junior Leaders Course (JLC) or Primary Leadership Qualification (PLQ)
- Ability to successfully complete the first available DP3 Weapons Technician Course at the Department of National Defence's expense upon appointment to the position
Experience Requirements
- Minimum 12 years of experience as a Weapons Technician.
- Minimum 2 years of experience teaching adults within the last ten (10) years.
Additional Requirements
- Must be available to work on-site at CFB Borden, Ontario.
- Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Government of Canada Secret Security Clearance.
Compensation
$38.00 to $45.29 per hour
Vacancy
We have 5 available position(s).
Why Join Calian?
- Competitive hourly compensation.
- Opportunity to contribute directly to the training and readiness of Canadian Armed Forces personnel.
- Work alongside experienced military and civilian professionals.
- Apply your technical expertise while mentoring and developing future Weapons Technicians.
- Join a respected Canadian organization supporting critical defence and training initiatives.
AI Usage Disclosure
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.
We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Calian is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals.
