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.