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Occupations Unique to the Armed Forces  (NOC 6464)
Iqaluit Region
Description |  Titles |  Duties |   Related Occupations

This unit group includes personnel in occupations unique to the armed forces, such as artillery soldiers, infantry soldiers, air defence technicians and naval electronics technicians who provide collective defence measures to protect Canadian waters, land, airspace and other interests. They are employed by the Canadian armed forces.

air defence technician, armoured vehicle crewmember, artillery soldier, field engineer – military, infantry soldier, naval weapons technician, sonar operator, tank driver, weapons operator.

Personnel in occupations unique to the armed forces perform some or all of the following duties:
  • Operate armoured vehicles, artillery, hand-held weapons and other military combat equipment and defence systems
  • Engage in peacekeeping operations and enforce cease-fire agreements
  • Provide aid in emergency situations, such as civil disorder, natural disasters and major accidents
  • Engage in drills and other training in preparation for peacekeeping, combat and natural disaster relief duties
  • Perform administrative and guard duties.

Personnel in this unit group are assigned to specific operations related to reconnaissance, peacekeeping, disaster relief and combat.

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Wages for Occupations Unique to the Armed Forces in Iqaluit Region

Wages depend on job requirements and work conditions. They also vary between regions, for reasons such as location, labour agreements, and the availability of workers. The wages below are estimated before taxes.

Wage Estimates

Table of wage levels for your chosen occupation in your region as well as in the rest of the province or territory.
Location Wage ($/hr) Note
Low Median High
Canada 9.75 22.60 30.77 Note
Reference Period: 2010-2011
Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
Alberta 17.00 27.62 34.53 Note
Reference Period: 2010-2011
Source: Employment Insurance Data
British Columbia 15.94 26.74 37.72 Note
Reference Period: 2010-2011
Source: Employment Insurance Data
Manitoba 15.94 28.99 35.37 Note
Reference Period: 2010-2011
Source: Employment Insurance Data
New Brunswick 15.09 24.93 32.94 Note
Reference Period: 2010-2011
Source: Employment Insurance Data
Newfoundland and Labrador 13.00 23.00 30.00 Note
Reference Period: 2010-2011
Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
Northwest Territories 21.63 35.04 38.85 Note
Reference Period: 2006
Source: 2006 Census - Statistics Canada
Nova Scotia 14.82 24.01 30.45 Note
Reference Period: 2006
Source: 2006 Census - Statistics Canada
Nunavut N/A N/A N/A Note

Due to data limitations, the wage for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the national level.

Ontario 16.46 26.03 33.46 Note
Reference Period: 2010-2011
Source: Employment Insurance Data
Prince Edward Island 10.00 21.65 33.43 Note
Reference Period: 2006
Source: 2006 Census - Statistics Canada
Québec 14.33 24.00 31.87 Note
Reference Period: 2010-2011
Source: Employment Insurance Data
Saskatchewan 12.00 21.09 27.54 Note
Reference Period: 2006
Source: 2006 Census - Statistics Canada
Yukon N/A N/A N/A Note

Due to data limitations, the wage for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the national level.

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