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HMCS UNICORN is Saskatoons Naval Reserve Division, offering part-time and full-time summer employment as part of the Royal Canadian Navy. We provide an excellent opportunity for students looking to supplement their income during the school year. We work one night per week and one Saturday per month, September through April. We offer full time employment opportunities during the summer months, May through August, depending on ones availability. Join the Naval Reserve if you have an interest in the marine environment, pride yourself as a Canadian, want to contribute to your community, and most of all, have a fun and unique experience! There is also no minimum obligation of service to the Naval Reserve.
Naval Warfare Officers are the only officers who can have Command of the Navys ships and submarines. Naval Warfare Officers also provide input into the design, procurement and evaluation of ships or systems and perform staff, training and administrative duties. Their primary responsibilities are to:
- Command, coordinate and control Military Maritime Operations
- Lead and make decisions that will affect the general conduct of operations and ships crew security
- Provide expertise in a wide range of activities relating to the exercise of sea power
- Direct and conduct strategies, tactics and procedures in the operation of ships, submarines, aircraft, maritime sensors, combat information and weapons systems
- Perform staff, training and administrative duties
Qualifications
- Be 16-56 years of age (parental consent required under 18)
- Be a Canadian Citizen
- Be granted University degree or be enrolled in a University Degree program, no specific discipline required
Benefits include:
- University reimbursement program ($2000/year up to a max of $8000, no obligations of service after)
- Travel opportunity across Canada
- Flexible schedule
Essential Skills
- Numeracy
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Computer use
- Continuous learning
- Significant use of memory
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- Not applicable
Specific Skills
- Use navigational aids, instruments, maps and charts
- Record vessel's progress, weather and sea conditions in ship's log