Selected for Signals Officer today – what’s the job like

[jeanguy2001]

Hey everyone,

I got a call today saying I’ve been selected to become a Signals Officer. It was actually my last choice when I ranked my preferences, so I’ll admit I don’t know a whole lot about the trade yet.

I’m trying to understand what the day-to-day life is like and what the actual tasks look like once you’re in a unit. What does a normal work day involve? Is it mostly planning and managing communications systems, or are you also hands-on with the equipment?

I’m also curious about things like field exercises, deployments, and how technical the job gets. Do Signals Officers spend a lot of time working with radios, networks, and comms infrastructure, or is it more leadership/coordination?

If anyone here is a Signals Officer (or has worked with them), I’d really appreciate hearing about your experience and what the job is actually like.

Thanks!

 

[cyber_lass]

It really depends what unit you are posted to. I know some are currently academics, some are running schools, and everything in between. They over see trades like IST, Cyber, SIgint, Sig ops and others. Really depends.

 

[jeanguy2001]

It really depends what unit you are posted to. I know some are currently academics, some are running schools, and everything in between. They over see trades like IST, Cyber, SIgint, Sig ops and others. Really depends.

Thanks a lot

 

[Jarnhamar]

Good luck with your first suit of pop can tab chain mail.

 

[jeanguy2001]

I don't get it sorry.

 

[rmc_wannabe]

I don't get it sorry.

Disparaging comment about us signallers LARPing on our off time.

Don't worry, there are a few normal folks within the Royal Canadian Corps of Signals.

Congratulations on joining the oldest and finest Signals Corps on the Commonwealth!

 

[jeanguy2001]

Ohhhhhh, that makes sense.

Thank you!

 

[Jarnhamar]

Disparaging comment about us signallers LARPing on our off time.

Less disparaging, more friendly ribbing.

I seen a pop can tab chainmail suit being built with my own eyeballs. Thought it was great.