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You are about to leave Forces.ca to initiate an online application, which should take approximately 20 to 30 minutes.
The first step of the process is to fill out an eligibility questionnaire. If you meet the minimum eligibility requirements, the second step of the process is to create an account which will allow you to access your online application.
Once you have submitted your online employment application, you will receive an email from one of our online recruiters at the Canadian Forces National Recruiting Contact Centre (CFNRCC) providing you with detailed information regarding the requirement to provide additional forms and documents to support your application. The CFNRCC and your on-line recruiter will be your points of contact and will guide you through the application process.
All online employment applications are managed by the CFNRCC until files are complete and ready to be considered for processing. For now, keep the original forms and documents with you and submit copies of them to the CFNRCC. Do not submit or bring your forms and documents elsewhere.
All online employment applications are managed by the CFNRCC until files are complete and ready to be considered for processing. For now, keep the original forms and documents with you and submit copies of them to the CFNRCC. Do not submit or bring your forms and documents elsewhere.
Once received by the CFNRCC, your complete file will be reviewed and, based on a number of factors, including current recruiting priorities and available occupations, a decision will be made on whether it will be processed or not.
Do not send original forms or documents by mail. Please send photocopies with your application and retain the originals. When you are scheduled to attend your first meeting at a Recruiting Centre, you will be required to bring all originals with you for verification.
Reasons for delays
Common reasons for delays in processing applications
Credit History:
If you have any outstanding debts, please come prepared to discuss any plans you have to repay these debts. Significant financial problems could slow your enrolment process down or could make you ineligible for employment in the Canadian Forces.
Medical History:
You will first be required to complete a questionnaire on your medical history. This questionnaire covers such things as past and current illnesses, as well as any prescribed medication which you may use or have used, including the type and the dosage of medication. You should be prepared to complete the questionnaire when you arrive for your medical examination.
Following the physical examination, you may be required to submit additional medical reports from your family physician or from a specialist. If such is the case, you will be given a form containing the necessary instructions and questions to be addressed by the appropriate physician. Any costs associated with providing such reports are your responsibility, as it is your obligation to prove that you are medically fit for enrolment and military training. You should make every effort to ensure that any required additional reports are provided to our medical staff as quickly as possible, as any delay will slow down the processing of your application and could result in missed employment and training opportunities.
Personal Documents:
In addition to the application forms, all applicants must submit the following personal documents:
- Birth certificate or proof of Canadian citizenship
- Photo identification (i.e. provincial driver’s license, student identification, etc.)
- Academic transcripts (high school, college and university)
Do not send original forms or documents by mail. Please send photocopies with your application and retain the originals. Bring the originals with you for verification when you attend your first appointment at a Recruiting Centre.
Security and Criminal Record Check
For anyone who has a criminal record history, verification of all records will add additional time to the recruitment process. If your personal security verification includes gathering information from foreign countries, gaining information from other countries through their security channels can / will add significant delays to the application process.
