Civilain Employment in Kandahar

[xo31@711ret]

Sorry if this under the wrong forum. I tried the search function but came up blank. I retired a couple of years ago after 24+ years (I'm 44 now). last month I was on 'vacation' ( can't call it leave no more for me I guess, but we were on niner domestics wife's leave period) in northern NB. Long story short, I took a day trip to Gagetown where I did my release to see some friends and check out the area (been a few changes just in two years!). Anyway, I stopped in to visit my old neighbour who's x-infantry from way back. He just returned from the sand box working as a civvie in Kandahar. He said it was a good go; but others I have talked to said they had a 'friend there who said it was too much work etc'  :. ...so I'm apt to believe my old neighbour. My neighbour was to email a couple of companies under DND contract for work there (eg; labourer, kitchen staff, ID's,etc). I've sent him a couple of emails since I've been back, but haven't heard anything from him. Did a search on google and came up with one company, Lavelin. Anyone have any other info; advice; etc. Niner's good to go with my possible plan.
My relatives (the civilian side anyway) think I'm nuts, even though I've told them I wouldn't be outside the wire and be safer on big camp such as Kandahar with beaucoup troops; but unless they were in uniform, they don't understand...that's another thread.

Thanks in advance troops for any info / advice.

-gerry

x031@711ret

 

[Fishbone Jones]

Heard the Canadian Corps of Commissionaires was being hired to work on the airfield, you could try them.

 

[WrenchBender]

x031,

PM inbound

WrenchBender

 

[catalyst]

SNC Lavalin is one of the big contractors there - they work in supply, construction, transport, wearhousing, etc.

PSP/CFPSA operates things like Timmies and and Canex and HLTA booking, the gym, etc.

I have an interview for a PSP position. Its the only way I'll be heading to Afghanistan as I'm a CIC officer and my trade isn't deployable.

 

[xo31@711ret]

Thanks for the quick replies troops!

Heard the Canadian Corps of Commissionaires was being hired to work on the airfield, you could try them.

I heard of the corps doing that. But I'm up here in Sept-Iles Que (niner's an Acadian from NB who's on her last posting here). I'm a 'square-head'  - anglo speaking only; so the option of joining the corps (or any other civilain work) is nil.

 

[RHFC_piper]

This may seem like a dumb question, but; can a serving member (PRes) apply for a civilian job in KAF, going through civilian channels, and deploy as a civilian? or is this a conflict of interests?

 

[Bruce Monkhouse]

Moved this to logistics,........wasn't sure where it would fit in, but I know its not "Radio Chatter".

Bruce

 

[vonGarvin]

This may seem like a dumb question, but; can a serving member (PRes) apply for a civilian job in KAF, going through civilian channels, and deploy as a civilian? or is this a conflict of interests?

My barrack-room lawyer answer is "no problem".  After all, as a reservist, you're only subject to NDA on certain occasions, and that's fine, but if I recall, civilians in KAF are also subject to NDA and all that.  I'd say "go for it".

 

[catalyst]

You are right ^, civilians are subject to the NDA and CSD as they sign something as such.

As a CIC officer, I would have to go on EDT with my home unit to serve over there.

 

[Ammo]

x031,
Did you try their web site (http://www.snc-lavalin.com/) and do a search on "Afghanistan" or "Career Opportunities".
Good luck

 

[RHFC_piper]

My barrack-room lawyer answer is "no problem".  After all, as a reservist, you're only subject to NDA on certain occasions, and that's fine, but if I recall, civilians in KAF are also subject to NDA and all that.  I'd say "go for it".

You are right ^, civilians are subject to the NDA and CSD as they sign something as such.

As a CIC officer, I would have to go on EDT with my home unit to serve over there.

I kinda figured the laws of the land (NDA/CSD) would still apply... That shouldn't be a problem though.

As for ED&T; yeah... kinda thought that would be the case as well.  It would be the same as if I was going abroad to work or study... which leads me to my next question; what about the CF policy regarding travel to "listed/scheduled" countries?  Is this policy negated because it is employment for and Canadian Government agency, or is there still a lot of bureaucracy to muddle through?

When I think about this more, this seems like a good opportunity to get back over there...  (especially since I really can't otherwise deploy).

 

[Timmy!]

This may seem like a dumb question, but; can a serving member (PRes) apply for a civilian job in KAF, going through civilian channels, and deploy as a civilian? or is this a conflict of interests?

When I was a PRes MSE Op I had a Sgt take a civilian job in Bosnia and and another in the sand box few years later. There is no conflict of interest for the Sgt.

On a different note: Some of us Reg MSE guys take local civilian "week-end" jobs with Long Hauls all the time.

 

[biobob]

Greetings Everyone
Just like to hear from anyone who is working the Sandbox for any of the civilian contractors at KAF or elsewhere. Thinking of working for SNC-Lavalin. Any info is appreciated. Thanks in advance.
biobob  

 

[Kat Stevens]

I'm interested in working in the water purification plants over there, I'm completely qualified, but hitting a brick wall as to to where to send my CV.  Any inside dirt?  Anyone?  Anyone?  Beueller?

 

[Nfld Sapper]

Why not come back to CFSME and teach the ROWPU

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;D

 

[biobob]

I'm interested in working in the water purification plants over there, I'm completely qualified, but hitting a brick wall as to to where to send my CV.  Any inside dirt?  Anyone?  Anyone?  Beueller?

Greetings
Send your CV to SNC-Lavalin, Canadian company, hears the link......

http://www.snclavalin.com/index.php?lang=en

Or you can send your CV to this American company KBR

http://www.kbr.com/

Biobob(Groundpounder)

 

[Kat Stevens]

I would love to instruct ROWPU and AWS, unfortunately the government of the day decided to pick up the school and move it to the wrong coast. Being as I'm a confirmed gun shootin', whiskey drinkin', 4X4 drivin' westerner, I'm afraid it just wouldn't work out for any of us.

Biobob, cheers for the links!

 

[Nfld Sapper]

Well looks like we might be running a course with only 2 instructors.........

The third guy is (probably) going to DART as backfill......

 

[Kat Stevens]

I might be interested in a short term contract, just to help out, you know.  8)

 

[Aerobicrunner]

ATCO has opportunities as wel:

http://www.atcocareers.com/listjobposting.aspx?searchby=location