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I would agree that it is probably less "unfavourable" to use "Sigs" as it might once have been... so long as they are saying it with respect! But only on its own, never in front of the word "Troop" or "Platoon." But it can be a tough fight; I spent 2 years as the "Sig O" of an infantry...

OK, found it: --- Excerpt from the standing orders for The Royal Canadian Corps of Signals September, 1966 SIGNAL TERMINOLOGY Signaller/Signalman 3.84 The word "Signaller" denotes a member of a corps other than RC SIGS, of that trade or specialty (e.g. Signaller RCA, Gunner-Signaller)...

The old Royal Canadian Corps of Signals manual was quite specific. Unfortunately, I don't have it handy right now, so I can't give you a word for word quote. But it all boils down to grammar. Signal is an adjective, Signals is a noun. So, it is Signal Squadron, Signal Troop, Signal Platoon...