Careers class has infact helped me think of a catagory in the field of work. It has given me a range to work with, jobs that would suit my personality, and narrowed down which careers I would do best at and like the most. I have chosen to be a Military Engineer, and I believe careers has helped so much in picking my chosen career, because of online tests, and help from professionals.
My interests are mostly hands on, because I am a very hands on person. However I am also a pretty informational person. I think that being both a hands on person, and an informational person is great for being a Military Engineer because you need to be very informational, and the whole job is pretty much hands on.
I learn quickly from my mistakes, and always take on a new learning subject as a challenge. I never back down from a challenge, which helps me learn stuff quick, and effectively. This would help me in being a Military Engineer, because the military is always getting new technology and equipment, and always looking for people like me to get them figured out to show other people how to use them.
I have a very rational personality type, which makes me tend to be pragmatic, skeptical, self-contained, and focused on problem-solving and systems analysis. I pride myself on being ingenious, independent, and strong willed. I can be a reasonable person, individualizing parent, and strategic leader. I trust technology, and am always seeking knowledge. This helps prove that being a Military Engineer would be an ideal job. I think it would be ideal because you always have to problem solve, I have to be reasonable, strategic, great with technology, and I have to be intelligent.
My personal and work value mostly leans on wanting status and recognition. This ties in with my career because in the military, your job is based on status and recognition. You get promoted with ranks, and the better rank, the better recognition. Having a better rank also gives you better pay, and financial reward being my second highest personal/work value, really ties in with my job, because being more successful means a better salary. So if you have your mind set to status and recognition, you should make it good in the military.
I have a very logical intelligence, which would definitely help me in being a Military Engineer. It would help keep me down to earth. This would help because a lot of people in the military lose their mind with everyone dying around them and having doubt. I also do good under pressure, which would help me in both moments of war, and strategically planning for upcoming battles. So I believe having a logical intelligence shows how great I would fit into my job.
My kiersy test result of being a rational person really will help me in getting a job in either the military, or close enough job to being a Military Engineer. I just want to stress that being rational in the Military will help keep you alive, and not act stupidly. Having a strong mind always thinking about what could happen next is what is NEEDED in the military, ESPECIALLY being a Military Engineer.
In conclusion I think being a Military Engineer would be the suitable career for my choice, because my personality would really help me be a successful Military Engineer. It helps in almost every aspect from thinking smart and not getting myself killed, to predicting what could happen next, to keeping myself from the breaking point of insanity.
Monday, June 21, 2010
Friday, June 18, 2010
Trends
I think that the trends of any job in the military, especially an Engineer, will be in high demand, and have better paying salaries due to many reasons of the job being more useful.
Demographics - With the baby boomers retiring from all jobs out there, almost all jobs are going to have high demand. So I believe, and know, that the military will want more people, as the most experienced older troops, are retiring. This means the military will want more people to get recruited, and the salary will be raised, so I believe the trends will be positive.
Technology - I believe that the trends that are happening now, and the future trends, will be very positive, because engineers use technology for anything they do on the job, whether making a strategic plan, or searching for mines/bombs.
Globalization - A big help, and impact on being a Military Engineer, is globalization. It has helped develop the job thus far, and will always help make the job more important. Satellites are a big technology in warfare, because you can transmit messages, find enemies, and intercept enemies radios.
Information Age -
Environment- The military is not helping so much with the worlds health envirironment, but it still has a positive impact on a safe society, and security. It helps the society because having a strong army helps keep our society under control, and feeling secure.
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Working Conditions
The work of military engineers need great physical effort like others in the armoury, infantry, and artillery divisions. They will have to work under bad conditions such as little shelter, and extreme weather and territory conditions.
Engineers must also be able to work under conditions such as fatigue, mental strain, and physical discomfort over long amounts of time. They will have to do very hard tasks in difficult times. Their physical condition must allow them to lift heavy objects and do other physically challenging tasks. Long amounts of time in isolation are also very possible.
Military engineers get between 20 and 25 paid vacation days a year, but they might have to travel for up to 1 year at a time.
Edited by Alex Gilmore.
Engineers must also be able to work under conditions such as fatigue, mental strain, and physical discomfort over long amounts of time. They will have to do very hard tasks in difficult times. Their physical condition must allow them to lift heavy objects and do other physically challenging tasks. Long amounts of time in isolation are also very possible.
Military engineers get between 20 and 25 paid vacation days a year, but they might have to travel for up to 1 year at a time.
Edited by Alex Gilmore.
Niagara College Admission Requirements
Admission RequirementsMinimum Admission Requirements for 2010-11 (OSS):
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or equivalent, or 19 years of age or older as of the first day of classes, with no OSSD or equivalent (Mature Student) including the following required courses:
English – any Grade 12 (C) or (U), or equivalent.
Recommended Courses and/or Recommended Skills (Not Required for Admission):
Mathematics - any Grade 12 (C) or (U).
Selection & Ranking Process:
For competitive programs (the number of qualified applicants exceeds the number of available places), selection will be based on the most senior level final grade available at the time of ranking. Mid-term grades are not used for ranking purposes.
Testing or other supplemental evaluation may be required.
Note:
Mature Student applicants, or applicants who have an OSSD that includes Workplace (E) level learning, may be considered for admission after meeting with a staff member to review academic needs, interests and possible career directions. Academic testing and/or upgrading may be required.
Secondary School grades from co-op courses and half credit courses are not considered.
Monday, June 14, 2010
A Day in the Life of Sylvie
8:00 am – 9:30 am Investigating a military facility: evaluating its condition, making notes on problems with its state of repair.
9:30 am – 11:00 am Investigating another military facility.
11:00 am – 1:00 pm Investigating a third military facility: evaluating its condition and making sure that it is adequate for upcoming requirements; making notes on improvements and additional equipment that are required.
1:00 pm – 1:30 pm Eating lunch and checking messages.
1:30 pm – 3:00 pm Investigating the requirements for a last minute operation: bringing the necessary people and resources together.
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm Working with an architect to modify the floor plans for a building design to make sure it will sufficiently serve the military’s purposes; analyzing the effects these changes will have on the cost of the facility.
9:30 am – 11:00 am Investigating another military facility.
11:00 am – 1:00 pm Investigating a third military facility: evaluating its condition and making sure that it is adequate for upcoming requirements; making notes on improvements and additional equipment that are required.
1:00 pm – 1:30 pm Eating lunch and checking messages.
1:30 pm – 3:00 pm Investigating the requirements for a last minute operation: bringing the necessary people and resources together.
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm Working with an architect to modify the floor plans for a building design to make sure it will sufficiently serve the military’s purposes; analyzing the effects these changes will have on the cost of the facility.
Levels of being a Military Engineer
LEVEL 1
Officer Cadet / Naval Cadet
EARNINGS
$18,000 to $40,000 a year
REQUIREMENTS
• Meet enrolment standards • Acceptance into the Canadian Forces
RESPONSIBILITIES
Passing Basic Officer Training; studying at university; succeeding at summer military training courses.
LEVEL 2
Lieutenant / Sub-Lieutenant
EARNINGS
$42,000 to $87,000 a year
REQUIREMENTS
• Commissioned as an officer in the Canadian Forces • Meet academic, physical, and bilingual requirements
RESPONSIBILITIES
Acting as squadron second-in-command, close support group commander, general support group commander, construction troop commander, or assistant adjutant.
LEVEL 3
Captain / Navy Lieutenant
EARNINGS
$70,000 to $92,000 a year
REQUIREMENTS
• Effective performance as a lieutenant for at least 2 years
RESPONSIBILITIES
Acting as base chief engineering officer, or adjutant, in trials and evaluations.
LEVEL 4
Major / Lieutenant Commander
EARNINGS
$94,000 to $106,000 a year
REQUIREMENTS
• Successful completion of professional development courses • At least 4 years of service as a captain
RESPONSIBILITIES
Acting as commanding officer of a regiment, squadron commander, base chief engineering officer, project director, or project manager.
LEVEL 5
Lieutenant-Colonel / Commander
EARNINGS
$109,000 to $116,000 a year
REQUIREMENTS
• At least 4 years of service as a major
RESPONSIBILITIES
Acting as commanding officer of a regiment, commandant of Canadian Forces School of Military Engineering, project director, or project manager.
Officer Cadet / Naval Cadet
EARNINGS
$18,000 to $40,000 a year
REQUIREMENTS
• Meet enrolment standards • Acceptance into the Canadian Forces
RESPONSIBILITIES
Passing Basic Officer Training; studying at university; succeeding at summer military training courses.
LEVEL 2
Lieutenant / Sub-Lieutenant
EARNINGS
$42,000 to $87,000 a year
REQUIREMENTS
• Commissioned as an officer in the Canadian Forces • Meet academic, physical, and bilingual requirements
RESPONSIBILITIES
Acting as squadron second-in-command, close support group commander, general support group commander, construction troop commander, or assistant adjutant.
LEVEL 3
Captain / Navy Lieutenant
EARNINGS
$70,000 to $92,000 a year
REQUIREMENTS
• Effective performance as a lieutenant for at least 2 years
RESPONSIBILITIES
Acting as base chief engineering officer, or adjutant, in trials and evaluations.
LEVEL 4
Major / Lieutenant Commander
EARNINGS
$94,000 to $106,000 a year
REQUIREMENTS
• Successful completion of professional development courses • At least 4 years of service as a captain
RESPONSIBILITIES
Acting as commanding officer of a regiment, squadron commander, base chief engineering officer, project director, or project manager.
LEVEL 5
Lieutenant-Colonel / Commander
EARNINGS
$109,000 to $116,000 a year
REQUIREMENTS
• At least 4 years of service as a major
RESPONSIBILITIES
Acting as commanding officer of a regiment, commandant of Canadian Forces School of Military Engineering, project director, or project manager.
Education and Training
The Canadian Forces offers many entry plans for people that are potentially going to be military engineers, depending on the candidates qualifications. Candidates with university degrees can go through the Direct Entry Officer program, while ones that do not have degrees generally go through the Regular Officer Training Plan. Under the Regular Officer Training Plan, candidates get a university education at the Royal Military College (RMC) or at any civilian university. They also receive military and physical fitness training, and get taught a second language. The education and training is paid for, and cadets earn a monthly pay. Successful graduates have to help out with the Military for a service of 5 years. Candidates have to meet an average entry requirement before allowance to the RMC. The requirements are: they have to be Canadian citizens, have an O.S.S.D., and meet medical standards. They have to complete Basic Officer Training (boot camp) ontop of that. To be allowed to be apart of the Direct Entry Officer program, candidates must have at least a bachelor’s degree in a suitable subject. Those interested in military engineering need a Bachelor of Engineering degree in civil, mechanical, electrical, or environmental engineering, or a related field. Degrees in math, physics, or applied science may be considered. In some cases, close college diplomas may also be considered. Successful persons must complete Basic Officer Training and occupational training before getting a posting.
Other Suggested Qualifications:
To be a military engineer, it is reccomended that you like working with your hands and being outside no matter the weather. The possibility of being called into dangerous situations means you should have the ability to work well and think clearly under pressure. You need to have good leadership skills and participate in activities that demonstrate these skills. Getting involved in team and individual sports are great. During high school you should take courses in English, French, math, physics, and chemistry. An interest in math and science is important.
Suggested High School Subjects
Grade 9
English
Mathematics
Science
Social Studies
Computers
French
Health & Physical Education
Technology
Grade 10
English
Mathematics
Science
Social Studies
Personal & Career Development
Creative Arts
Computers
Health & Physical
Education Technology
Grade 11
English
Mathematics
Probability & Statistics
Chemistry
Physics
Social Studies
Computers
Health & Physical Education
Technology
Grade 12
English
Algebra & Geometry
Calculus
Chemistry
Physics
Social Studies
Computers
Health & Physical Education
Technology
Edited by Alex Gilmore
Other Suggested Qualifications:
To be a military engineer, it is reccomended that you like working with your hands and being outside no matter the weather. The possibility of being called into dangerous situations means you should have the ability to work well and think clearly under pressure. You need to have good leadership skills and participate in activities that demonstrate these skills. Getting involved in team and individual sports are great. During high school you should take courses in English, French, math, physics, and chemistry. An interest in math and science is important.
Suggested High School Subjects
Grade 9
English
Mathematics
Science
Social Studies
Computers
French
Health & Physical Education
Technology
Grade 10
English
Mathematics
Science
Social Studies
Personal & Career Development
Creative Arts
Computers
Health & Physical
Education Technology
Grade 11
English
Mathematics
Probability & Statistics
Chemistry
Physics
Social Studies
Computers
Health & Physical Education
Technology
Grade 12
English
Algebra & Geometry
Calculus
Chemistry
Physics
Social Studies
Computers
Health & Physical Education
Technology
Edited by Alex Gilmore
Earnings and Salary
In the Canadian Forces, you get a certain salary based on your rank. Your rank is dertermined by your personal performance aswell as your service requirements. For each rank, pay is determined by how long you have been working for the military, and your experience. In the Regular Armed Forces, newly recruited officer cadets in the Army, earn around $18,000 per year. With enough experience, they can earn up to $40,000 a year. As officers get more experience and ranks, their pay increases. Second lieutenants earn $40,000 to $75,000 a year, and lieutenants earn $42,000 to $87,000 a year. Higher ranking officers have a better yearly salary. Captains earn $70,000 to $92,000 per year; majors earn between $94,000 and $106,000 per year; and lieutenant-colonels make $109,000 to $116,000 a year. The highest wages are earned by senior officers, such as brigadier-generals and lieutenant-generals. Some military engineers serve part-time in the Reserve Forces. Reservists are paid daily rates. For example, cadets earn between $93 and $107 a day. At the other end of the pay scale, lieutenant-colonels can earn up to $270 a day. Senior officers can earn anywhere from $294 to $556 a day. Military officers also receive medical and dental care, a good pension, travel opportunities, access to excellent recreational facilities, and affordable housing. New military engineers who have undergraduate degrees in engineering or science may get the chance at a recruiting bonus when they join the Canadian Forces.
Edited by Alex Gilmore
Edited by Alex Gilmore
Job Description
Military engineers are the most important in the Canadian Forces. They provide the most needing support services that let our forces operate better. Depending on their training and position, they use their services to help in the Army, Air Force, or Navy. In the Army, engineers have lots of responsibilities. In land battles, they help getting the troops to move quicker and more efficiently, and by preventing the enemy from doing the same. For instance, they may build bridges, make roads, and check/clear minefields for Canadian troops while making it harder for enemy forces. They also get shelter for the troops. In addition, they get mapping and charting support, and can fight as infantry soldiers if absolutely needed. Some engineers maintain engineering equipment, like radar sensing devices. Engineers that are in the Air Force maintain and manage aircraft, equipment, and facilities. They may also make plans for air operations, help with construction engineering support, or make policies. Some engineers work with information management services and telecommunications. In the Navy, engineers are responsible for the maintenance of combat and marine systems in ships and submarines. For instance, naval combat systems engineers may upgrade, operate, and maintain navigation, communication, and weapons systems. Marine systems engineers may work many different ancillary systems, and machinery control systems. Military engineers in all of the military also administer and control human resources, funds, and materials. They train and grade members under their own control, plan and assign military engineering tasks and projects, and figure the costs of these projects in both money and materials. Being a Military Engineer requires great leadership skills.
Edited by Alex Gilmore
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)