Capt. Richard Bulley was met by family and local Canadian Forces soldiers as he returned from a tour of duty in Afghanistan.
Bulley, 25, was a lieutenant when he left Canada in September. He returned to his home in Sydney as a captain.
Bulley was in charge of 32 soldiers and eight armoured vehicles.
A handful of Canadian Forces members stationed in Sydney were also on hand to congratulate Bulley and welcome him home.