You will plan and execute the movement of personnel and materiel by road, rail, air and sea. Your duties will include passenger reception, warehouse operations, aircraft and rail load planning, documentation and aircraft loading/unloading.

Traffic Technicians (TFC TECH) plan and execute the movement of personnel and materiel by road, rail, air and sea. Their duties include passenger reception, warehouse operations, aircraft and rail load planning, documentation and aircraft loading/unloading.

• Prepare, load, secure and offload baggage, cargo and freight from road, rail, air and water transport vehicles
• Plan and arrange movements of personnel, furniture and effects, materiel and equipment by military and commercial means
• Liaise with commercial moving, storage and transportation firms
• Prepare, process, record and account for all transportation documents and forms relating to personnel and materiel movements
• Process passengers for travel at military air terminals and coordinate movement of passengers through commercial terminals
• As a member of a team, load and unload aircraft of materiel and people
• Operate military cargo, passenger vehicles and materiel handling equipment
• Process transportation charges and maintain financial records

The work of a TFC TECH requires moderate to heavy physical effort, including lifting and long periods of standing. The ability to meet strict standards of safety, manual dexterity and mental alertness are all important assets in this occupation. TFC TECHs must possess some clerical skills and be interested in working with numbers. They must also be tactful, reliable and able to work well with others.

For personnel with proven abilities, career progression, promotion and advanced courses are readily available. There are good opportunities for travel. As a TFC TECH you may be posted to depots, air movement squadrons, bases and flying squadrons. You may also be called upon to serve on operational missions as part of a Canadian contingent within NATO or the United Nations.

Personnel who demonstrate the required ability and ambition can undertake advanced military occupational training through formal courses or on-the-job training as they progress in their career. Specialty training may also be available. Some examples of specialty training relating to this military occupation are:

Advanced Training Courses

• Dangerous cargo handling
• Military packaging, marking and preservation
• Tactical Airlift – Basic
• Tactical Airlift – Advanced

Specialty Training Courses

• CC130 Hercules Aircraft – Loadmaster
• CC130 Hercules Aircraft – Loadmaster Air Dispatcher
• CC130 Hercules Aircraft– Loadmaster Search and Rescue
• CC130 Hercules Aircraft– Air to Air Refueling
• CC150 Airbus Aircraft – Loadmaster
• Helicopter Slinging
• Ship Loading and Stowage

TFC TECHs are employed in offices, warehouses, air terminals and cargo/passenger flying squadrons. They are often required to work shifts and may serve anywhere that the Canadian Forces are employed. In some cases, they work outdoors in all types of weather, loading/unloading aircraft and/or vehicles. In operational conditions or in combat zones, hours may be irregular and long, and work surroundings may be hazardous.

Appropriate training, environmental clothing and equipment are provided, and Traffic Technicians’ health, safety and morale are closely monitored.