Canadian Armed Forces Commissioned Officers
(NOC 0433)
in All ManagementThis group consists of commissioned officers of the Canadian Armed Forces who plan, organize, command and evaluate the activities of personnel in the Canadian Armed Forces. All ranks of commissioned officers in the Royal Canadian Air Force, Canadian Army, and Royal Canadian Navy are included in this group.
Job Outlook
Undetermined
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Compared to: All Management
This is a fairly large occupation in Nova Scotia so job opportunities occur fairly regularly. With a small percent of workers being 55 years of age and older, retirements are not expected to be a major contributor to employment opportunities over the coming years. Canadian Armed Forces (Commissioned Officers) most commonly work full-time hours.
The median employment income for 68% of Canadian Armed Forces (Commissioned Officers) who worked full-time, year-round in 2015 was $88,633. Across all occupations in Nova Scotia, 59% of those who worked full-time year round had a median employment income of $43,600.
(Source: 2016 Census)
Hourly Pay
$27.73
Minimum$41.68
Median$56.57
MaximumAnnual Pay
$36,041
Minimum$85,393
Median$120,373
MaximumCompared to: All Management
Hourly Pay
$16.70
Minimum$45.17
Median$58.17
MaximumAnnual Pay
$10,632
Minimum$55,002
Median$124,014
MaximumAbout the job
Nature of work
This group consists of commissioned officers of the Canadian Armed Forces who plan, organize, command and evaluate the activities of personnel in the Canadian Armed Forces. All ranks of commissioned officers in the Royal Canadian Air Force, Canadian Army, and Royal Canadian Navy are included in this group.
Job duties
Commissioned officers of the Canadian Forces:
- Plan, organize and command the activities of Canadian Armed Forces combat units like armour, artillery and infantry battalions.
- Develop and implement military procedures and policies based on detailed knowledge of units' abilities and performance.
- Direct subordinates in training and coordinate and direct activities of units in line with military practices.
- Assume responsibility for wellbeing, morale and discipline of units.
- Review and evaluate unit performance, prepare reports and provide briefings for superiors.
- May command and lead units engaged in non-combat operations for disaster relief and humanitarian and peacekeeping efforts in Canada and internationally.
Sample job titles
- admiral
- artillery officer
- brigadier general
- colonel
- commodore
- lieutenant commander
- major
- naval cadet
- officer cadet
- search and rescue captain
Skills
You need good organizational and managerial skills. An ability to work under pressure is important. You must be decisive. You need to work well with others. Effective spoken and written communication skills are important.
Job requirements
- A university degree is usually required.
- Military training is required.
- Experience as a non-commissioned member of the armed forces and demonstrated leadership ability may substitute for a university degree.
- Senior ranks like colonel require several years of experience.
Other considerations
Military personnel are classified according to their military rank.
By the numbers
Quick look
employed in 2016
employed full-time
self employed
median age
Compared to: All Management
employed in 2016
employed full-time
self employed
median age
Where will I likely work?
Halifax
Annapolis Valley
Cape Breton
Southern
North Shore
Compared to: All NS Occupations
Halifax
North Shore
Annapolis Valley
Cape Breton
Southern
Top Industries of Employment
Public administration
Retail trade
What is the age of Employment?
25-34
35-44
45-54
55-64
15-24
65+
Compared to: All Management
45-54
35-44
55-64
25-34
65+
Top levels of education
Bachelor
$86,597 median annual incomeHigh school
$76,665 median annual incomeMaster
$109,990 median annual incomeCollege Diploma
$74,199 median annual incomeTrade Certification
$74,373 median annual incomeCompared to: All Management
Bachelor
$71,875 median annual incomeHigh school
$42,294 median annual incomeCollege Diploma
$50,256 median annual incomeMaster
$93,261 median annual incomeTrade Certification
$44,396 median annual incomeEducation & training
Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management
College, Trades, or University ProgramThese programs focus on applying the incident command system model to formulating and implementing effective response to natural and man-made disasters. They include courses in contingency planning, hazard and risk assessment, joint operations, law and ethics, emergency response and recovery, event mitigation, emergency rescue and medical operations, incident command, terrorism and national security issues, law enforcement, relief administration, volunteer and citizen coordination, public relations and applications to specific types of incidents.
Institutions providing this program
Sydney, NS
Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies
College or University ProgramThese programs focus on the dynamic social relations between and among majority and minority groups and different minority groups, and ways to promote mutual tolerance, inter-group cooperation, and the leadership and management of diverse groups and diversity issues in family, educational, recreational, and work settings. They include courses in ethnic and cultural studies, group psychology, sociology, anthropology, conflict resolution, human services and resources, and applications to various functional environments.
Institutions providing this program
International Relations and Affairs
College or University ProgramThese programs focus on the systematic study of international politics and institutions, and the conduct of diplomacy and foreign policy. They include courses in international relations theory, foreign policy analysis, national security and strategic studies, international law and organization, the comparative study of specific countries and regions, and the theory and practice of diplomacy.
Institutions providing this program
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