"It’s very rewarding helping people, you get to travel all the time and you get to fire a weapon every once in a while. It’s great!"

Canadian Forces Search and Rescue personnel respond to more than 7,000 calls for help annually. In 1998 alone, the Canadian Forces saved 1,044 lives.

As a Medical Assistant, Hollie Butticci offers medical support to the Canadian Forces. She works together with a team to help doctors and nurses care for patients, whether it's in a hospital or under a tent.

Hollie finds her work very rewarding. She gets to travel, help people and she must also sometimes use weapons. But the priority is medical care.

Did you know? There are over 80 different military occupations in the Canadian Forces.

Hollie makes just over $30,000 a year as a medical assistant. What appeals to her most about her job is that she feels like she is doing something good, not just for herself, but for her country.

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SYNOPSIS:

Hollie finds her work all the more rewarding since she believes she is doing something positive to help her country. If you're interested in this type of work, check out the Canadian Forces website. The Canadian Forces give all the necessary training.

For a career as a Medical Assistant, you need a High School Diploma with elements of chemistry and biology. It's a job that is physically taxing and you must be able to function in life and death situations. But, above all, you must have a desire to help people.

PERSONAL DATA:

Education: Trades training with the Army

Hobbies: Volleyball, swimming, fishing