39 Service Battalion
CONCORDIA VICTRIX
A Good Spirit Conquers
Colonel Sherman Armoury
5500 No. 4 Road
Richmond, BC V6X 3L5
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Lieutenant-General E.C. Ashton Armoury
724 Vanalman Avenue
Victoria, BC V8Z 3B5
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Join Our Team
Looking for full-time or part-time work? We are hiring and provide excellent career opportunities. Please do not hesitate to call or email our recruiter who will be pleased to answer any questions you may have and provide direction on how to apply to our Battalion.
Our Team Recruiter
Richmond
Name: Sergeant Madderom
Phone: 604-238-2325
Victoria
Name: Captain James R. Morrison
Phone: 604-225-2520, Ext. 2424
Email: 39CBG.Recruiting@forces.gc.ca
Or contact
Name: Captain J. Morrison
Email: James.Morrison4@forces.gc.ca
Phone: 1-604-225-2520, Ext. 2424
Find a recruiting centre near you.
When We Train
September–June:
- Wednesday evenings from 7:00pm–10:00pm
- One training weekend per month
Full time employment opportunities are offered during the summer period (May–August).
Trades In Our Unit
- Mobile Support Equipment Operator
- Materiel Management Technician
- Vehicle Technician
- Weapons Technician – Land
- Cook
- Human Resources Administrator
- Financial Services Administrator
- Logistics Officer
- Electrical and Mechanical Engineering Officer
Equipment
Weapons:
Vehicles:
- Heavy Logistics Vehicle Wheeled (HLVW)
- Light Support Vehicle Wheel (LSVW)
- Medium Support Vehicle System (MSVS)
- Militarized Commercial Off-The-Shelf (MilCOTS)
- Forklift
39 Service Battalion is an Army Reserve unit in British Columbia that provides Combat Service Support (CSS) to enable domestic and expeditionary operations. The battalion delivers support to 39 Canadian Brigade Group in BC. Our core functions include transport, supply, maintenance, and food services.
The battalion is composed of a headquarters and two functional companies:
- 11 Company – Victoria, BC
- 12 Company – Richmond, BC
39 Service Battalion was formed on 1 April 2010 through the amalgamation of 11 (Victoria) Service Battalion and 12 (Vancouver) Service Battalion.
When you join 39 Service Battalion, you become part of a team that offers meaningful work, competitive compensation, and valuable skills you can carry into civilian life. As an Army Reservist, you gain access to training, professional development, and a range of benefits designed to support your health, education, and future career goals.
Key Benefits Include:
- Part‑time service with opportunities for full‑time employment
- Competitive pay and paid training
- Medical, dental, and education benefits for eligible members
- Commanding Officer: Lieutenant-Colonel Anh M. Foort, CD
- Regimental Sergeant Major: Chief Warrant Officer Michael W. Bergan, CD
Richmond
39 Service Battalion,12 Company
Colonel Sherman Armoury
5500 No. 4 Road
Richmond, BC V6X 3L5
Chilliwack
Colonel St John Armoury
5535 Korea Rd
Chilliwack, BC V2R 3J9
Victoria
39 Service Battalion, 11 Company
Lieutenant-General E.C. Ashton Armoury
724 Vanalman Avenue
Victoria, BC V8Z 3B5
Vancouver
Major General Hoffmeister
1755 West 1st Ave.
Vancouver, BC V6J 0G7
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Prior to 2010, 39 CBG, the headquarters responsible for all Primary Reserve units in the province of British Columbia, had two service battalions under its chain of command. They were 11 (Victoria) Service Battalion and 12 (Vancouver) Service Battalion. They amalgamated into the two companies, 11 (Victoria) Service Company and 12 (Vancouver) Service Company, that make up 39 Service Battalion, providing critical logistical support to Army Reserve units within 3rd Canadian Division. Established in 1965 at Jericho Park in Vancouver, 12 (Vancouver) Service Battalion brought together a collection of independent supply, transport, maintenance and administration elements into a single unit. In a similar fashion, 11 (Victoria) Service Battalion was created in 1970. While 39 Service Battalion is a very recent addition to the order of battle, the history of army reserve service units extends back to the very early days shortly after the foundation of both Victoria and Vancouver.
39 Service Battalion and its ancestors do not have an operational history. However, unit members formed a number of organizations serving in both World Wars and continue to serve in peacekeeping and other operations of the Canadian Forces into the 21st century. The battalion continues in the tradition it has always had – provide the best support to the units of 39 Canadian Brigade Group that can be achieved whether for military operations or domestic emergencies. This includes ensuring the provision of all necessary equipment and supplies from boots to bullets and gasoline to groceries. The trucks of the battalion deliver all of this as well as transporting soldiers to where they need to be. In addition, battalion maintainers (mechanics) work on the vehicles and weapons of the Brigade to ensure they are in the best working condition. Finally, the cooks prepare the meals needed to sustain all the soldiers.
Today, the service battalion continues its tradition of service to Canada through the generation of reserve combat service support soldiers that augment Canadian Battle Groups overseas, and support civilian authorities during times of domestic emergency and security.