Supply Technicians

Supply Technicians (SUP TECHs) are responsible for ensuring that all the supplies necessary for Canadian Forces operations are available when and where required. The diverse material they handle includes: food, fuel, heavy machinery, stationary and clothing. Purchasing, warehousing, shipping, receiving and stock control are all functions of this occupation.

What They do

• Receive, handle and prepare items for shipment
• Operate military vehicles and material handling equipment such as forklifts
• Prepare invoices and shipping documents
• Order material from internal and external sources and purchase supplies (by cash or contract)
• Deliver supplies to operational units
• Perform stock record keeping, stocktaking and inventory control
• Maintain accounting and financial records

Qualifications and Interests

SUP TECHs must possess initiative and the ability to organize and work independently. They must have at least average physical strength and stamina. Accuracy and attention to detail are necessary, clerical ability is helpful and an interest in computer operations and systems will also be an advantage. Adaptability and interests in a variety of tasks are essential attributes.

Working Environment

SUP TECHs work in a variety of environments. The majority are employed in an army field environment. When employed in operational or forward supply installations, personnel may be exposed to adverse climatic and environmental conditions and are subject to the same living and working conditions as the combat personnel.

SUP TECHs may also be subjected to long periods of standing and physical exertion when handling supplies and they may also be exposed to toxic or dangerous materials.

Basic Military Occupation (MOC) Training

SUP TECHs learn the following skills:

• Stocktaking
• Supply operations
• Material identification
• Preparation of requisitions
• Warehouse stock location system
• Use of material handling aids
• Military correspondence
• Processing issues and receipts
• Computer operation and maintenance
• Loan procedures
• Preservation and packaging of material
• Ration accounting
• Canadian Forces publication system
• Serially numbered material control and accounting
• Inventory control

Advanced and Specialty Training

Personnel who demonstrate the required ability and ambition will undertake training through formal courses or on-the-job training. Specialty training can be:

• Military Contracts
• Internal Audit Procedures
• Personnel Management
• Packaging Technician
• Instructional Technique
• Parachute packer/rigger

Related Civilian Jobs

• Storesman
• Contracts Administrator
• Purchasing Officer
• Warehouse Manager
• Forklift Driver/Operator

Career Opportunities

Qualified personnel may have opportunities to serve with static and field units virtually anywhere in the world that the Canadian Forces serve.

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