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- To join the Forces, you must: Be a Canadian citizen Be 17 years of age (with parental or guardian consent) or older, except: Regular Officer Training Plan – Junior applicants, who must be 16 years of age or older; or Primary Reserve applicants, who must be 16 years of age (while maintaining full-time student status) or older.
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To join the Forces, you must:
•Be a Canadian citizen
•Be 17 years of age (with parental or guardian consent) or older, except:
•Regular Officer Training Plan – Junior applicants, who must be 16 years of age or older; or
•Primary Reserve applicants, who must be 16 years of age (while maintaining full-time student status) or older.
•Make sure you meet the minimum education requirements for your desired occupation – visit Find a job to explore jobs in the Forces and their education requirements.
My spouse/partner is already in the Forces. If I join, will we be posted together?
Married couples who are both serving in the Forces are typically posted together to the same location. However, the Forces is occasionally unable to accommodate spouses in cases where there are distinct differences in occupations or elements (e.g. posting an Air Weapons Specialist with his/her Infantry spouse) or because of operational requirements, such as overseas deployments.
What are regular working hours in the Forces?
Most members in the Regular Force work normal eight-hour days, with evenings and weekends free. However, there are exceptions, depending on the job or operational requirements and an expectation that some periods of work will routinely extend beyond eight hours.
Do Forces members get benefits?
Yes. Regular Force members have health and dental benefits through the Public Service Medical and Dental plans. In addition to health and dental benefits, Forces members are also provided with paid vacation days, a generous pension, excellent maternity and parental leave, and access to support programs such as sports and fitness programs. Visit Career Options to discover all the advantages of a career in the Forces.
If I join the Reserve Force, how long do I have to serve?
Service in the Reserve Force is completely voluntary and does not involve a set Term of Service. Visit Career Options to find out more about serving part-time as a Reservist in the Forces.
Do members in the Reserve Force have to go on deployment?
No. Members of the Reserves Force are not required to go on a deployment. However, Reservists have the option to volunteer for deployments if they would like to take part in overseas operations and if there is a need for their skills. Visit Career Options to find out more about serving part-time as a Reservist in the Forces.
What are the working hours for Reservists?
Members in the Reserve Force typically work, at minimum, one night per week and one weekend every month. Contact your local Reserve unit for more information.
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Review the requirements on the Canadian Armed Forces – Apply Now website. Their web page on Careers has information on the various occupations available in the Forces. You can complete an online application, or visit your local Recruiting Centre.
Dec 5, 2022 · To meet its mandate set out in Canada’s Defence Policy, Strong, Secure, Engaged, the Canadian Armed Forces need 71,500 Regular Force members. Canada plans to welcome 465,000 new permanent residents in 2023, as well as 485,000 in 2024 and 500,000 in 2025.
In order to access the CAF Online Employment Application (OEA) you may either create a GCKey, which uses a Government of Canada credential (User Name and Password that you create), or you may access the OEA through a Sign-in Partner (Government Sign-In by Verified.Me) which uses your online banking information.
