Overview

As a member of the military, an Infantry Officer performs a wide range of duties, including commanding and leading soldiers as part of a team, and occupying various staff positions involving planning, training, intelligence, logistics, and personnel administration.

Work Environment

Infantry Officers experience the unique challenges of working outdoors in various weather conditions. When not in the field, they are responsible for garrison duties, which include physical training, office work, supervision, staff instruction, and field and weapons training. These duties normally occur during regular working hours.

Infantry Officers will be posted initially to one of three regiments:

• The Royal Canadian Regiment in Petawawa, Ontario or Gagetown, New Brunswick;
• Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry in Edmonton, Alberta or Shilo, Manitoba; or
• The Royal 22e Régiment in Valcartier, Quebec City, Laval, or S...