Application Process Samples [2003 - 2018]

[DaveJT]

Update

Recruiting Centre: Hamilton (now Kingston)
Regular/Reserve: Regular
Officer/NCM: NCM
Trade 1: Combat Engineer (was Infantry)
Trade 2: Traffic Tech (was Combat Engineer)
Trade 3: Weapons Tech (was Intelligence Operator)
Application Date: April 1 2011 (Reapplied September 2011, Re-Reapplied March 23, 2012)
First Contact: April 14, 2011
C.F.A.T.: Completed June 2011
Short Interview: July 2011
Medical: April 26, 2012
Interview: April 26, 2012
Merit Listed:
Position Offered:
Enrollment:
Swearing in:
B.M.Q.: 

My blood pressure was crazy high (179/112 - HR 115) the date of my medical, because I was almost late for it. I now have to get the all clear from my family doctor, but since my pressure was more normal (127/92), still a little high but I was still anxious about it when I saw him on May 3, that should go smoothly. My doc just wants me to complete a physical with him, which is set for May 24.

As for my interview, everything went well; I was told I was competitive for every trade, and they were all still open. The only issue arising from that was a legal one, but not of my own. Since I may potentially be called as a witness against a person practicing law without a license, I was told this could delay my processing because that could show I "may" not be available for training. What I need to do now is verify that I am not needed, which in my own opinion (as a licensed Paralegal), I am not. This issue should be cleared up before my physical on the 24th.

What I have learned from all of this is to make sure you are relaxed before your medical by being early :facepalm:, and try to clear up anything that might prevent you from doing anything, even for one day, before going in. Try to make sure absolutely nothing will prevent you from going where ever you need to go, whenever they need you to go there.

Cheers,

I finally handed in the last of the medical forms that I was supposed to get filled in today, and had already cleared up the other issue two weeks ago; now I just have to wait and see. A couple of my references let me know that they had already been contacted, so hopefully that lessens the amount of time before I get merit listed.  If only I had a crystal ball that would let me know how long that takes!

 

[jordonoakley]

Regular/Reserve: regular
Officer/ncm: ncm
Trade 1: meteorological technician
Application date: april 15th
First contact: may 1
Cfat: may 3
Medical and interview: may 28
Merit listed: June 8
Position offered:
Basic training starts:

 

[theWONDER8]

Recruiting Center: CFRC Calgary
Regular/Reserve: Reserve
Officer/NCM: NCM
Trade Choice 1: Combat Engineer
Trade Choice 2: Weapons Technician
Trade Choice 3: X
Application Date: March 28, 2012
First Contact: April 18, 2012
Second Contact: N/A
Aptitude Test: May 8, 2012
Interview: May 8, 2012
Medical: May 8, 2012
PT Test: May 23, 2012
Merit Listed: X
Position Offered: X
Enrollment/Swear in: X
Basic Training Begins: X

 

[M_M]

Recruiting Centre: CFRC Toronto
Regular/Reserve: Reg Force
Officer/NCM: Officer
Trade Choice 1: Medical Officer (MOTP)
Trade Choice 2: X
Trade Choice 3: X
Application Date: Jan 20, 2012
First Contact: Jan 23, 2012 - waiver required from North Bay
Second Contact: Feb 24, 2012 - waiver accepted, file tx from North Bay to Toronto
Aptitude Test: N/A*
Interview: March 29, 2012
Medical: March 29, 2012 and April 12, 2012 (make sure they request your med docs from your releasing base and NOT Ottawa if you've been out less than 6 months! I had to go back for my part 2 because of it.)
PT Test: N/A
Merit Listed: ? not sure when it happened
Position Offered: June 4, 2012
Enrollment/Swear in: July 4, 2012
Basic Training Begins: N/A*

* this is a re-enrolment within 6 months of release, timings & events may not be/are not typical.

 

[Spark]

Recruiting Center: Montreal
Regular/Reserve: Regular
Officer/NCM: NCM
Trade Choice 1: Combat Engineer
Trade Choice 2: Infantry
Trade Choice 3: -
Application Date: - November 22nd 2011
First Contact: December 21st 2011
Aptitude Test: January 4th 2012
Interview: April 2nd, 2012
Medical: February 24th 2012
Merit Listed: Late April/Early May
Position Offered: x
Enrollment/Swear in: x
Basic Training Begins: x

I went to the RC to check on the status of my application and was told that I was merit listed in late April/ early May.
Fingers are crossed for this coming August selection!

 

[fergusnative]

Recruiting Center: Online/CFRC Hamilton
Regular/Reserve: Regular
Officer/NCM: NCM
Trade Choice 1: Infantry
Trade Choice 2: X
Trade Choice 3: X
Application Date: - December 12, 2011
First Contact: December 20, 2012 - confirmed receipt of supporting documents
Aptitude Test: June, 5 2012
Interview: July 4, 2012
Medical: July, 4 2012
Merit Listed:  X
Position Offered: X
Enrollment/Swear in: X
Basic Training Begins: X
I really hope I get into training this summer, despite how late my interview and medical are. I cannot take working for the casino anymore! I hope I stand a good chance.. I workout everyday, play baseball have a diploma in Police Foundations, and I'm 24 and know what I want and want to achieve in my life. I am a little nervous about the interview. I hope I do well. I will post more info after July 4th (interview and medical)

 

[Jarry]

Recruiting Center: Montreal recruit center
Regular/Reserve: Reg
Officer/NCM: NCM
Trade Choice 1: Infantry
Trade Choice 2:
Trade Choice 3:
Application Date: Feb 2012 (tried in 2011 but post was closed)
First Contacted: Feb, 2012
CFAT completed : previously completed at the age of 16 for reserve force
Medical completed: april, 2012
Interview completed : 14 may, 2012
Merit listed: 14 may, 2012
Refference contacted: 12 june 2012
Selection date: 8 august
Job offer: -
Swearing in:-
Basic Training Begins: -
Crossing finger too for the selection in august... I curently have a very nice job but its my always dream to be in the canadian force and having a more tuff and challenging job. Good luck to you all! Hope we will se each other in bmq soon!

 

[cloudstryker]

Recruiting Center: CFRC Vancouver
Regular/Reserve: Regular
Officer/NCM: NCM
Trade Choice 1: NCI Op
Trade Choice 2: X
Trade Choice 3: X
Application Date: - January 2011 / March 2012
First Contact: February 2011 / April 2012
Aptitude Test: February 2011 (AESOP)
Interview: April 30, 2012
Medical: March 2012
Merit Listed: May 30, 2012
Position Offered: June 6, 2012
Enrollment/Swear in: July 4, 2012
Basic Training Begins: July 16, 2012


I am very honored and excited to join the Canadian Forces - Royal Canadian Navy!

 

[saskcowboy13]

Recruiting Center: CFRC Vancouver
Regular/Reserve: Regular
Officer/NCM: NCM
Trade Choice 1: NCI Op
Trade Choice 2: X
Trade Choice 3: X
Application Date: - January 2011 / March 2012
First Contact: February 2011 / April 2012
Aptitude Test: February 2011 (AESOP)
Interview: April 30, 2012
Medical: March 2012
Merit Listed: May 30, 2012
Position Offered: June 6, 2012
Enrollment/Swear in: July 4, 2012
Basic Training Begins: July 16, 2012


I am very honored and excited to join the Canadian Forces - Royal Canadian Navy!

Congratulations! Maybe we will cross paths some time a CFLRS!
Kelton

 

[Ryan28]

Update
Recruiting Center: CFRC Vancouver
Regular/Reserve: Regular
Officer/NCM: NCM
Trade Choice 1: Infantry
Trade Choice 2: Combat Engineer
Trade Choice 3: Armored Soldier
Application Date: December 21st, 2011
First Contact: April 6th, 2012
Aptitude Test: April 19th, 2012
Medical: May 8th, 2012
Interview: May 8th, 2012
Merit Listed: June 2 - 4
Position Offered: June 13th Armored Soldier (Declined Offer)
Enrollment/Swear in: Waiting
Basic Training Begins: Waiting

I decided that I would rather wait for a trade that I really want then to just wing it. There are a lot of people wanting to get into armored soldier so it would be wrong of me to accept it. They will enjoy it more than I would. Please offer me infantry!  :nod:

 

[philippe_heb]

Update :

Recruiting Center: Sherbrooke
Regular/Reserve: Regular
Officer/NCM: NCM (NCM-SEP)
Trade Choice 1: ATIS
Trade Choice 2: WENG
Trade Choice 3: EO
Application Date: january 2011
Reapplication date: february 2012
Medical : March 2012
Interview : March 2012
Merit listed : June 2012
Position Offered :
Merit Listed :
Basic Training Begins:

Between March and June, we were waiting for Ottawa's medical evaluation.

Selections are in August for NCM-SEP

Captain said my file is competitive and I have very good chance to be pick. Can't wait

 

[Maxadia]

Finally received a reply on the checking of my previous service record - all is good, they're looking to get me down next month for an aptitude, medical, and interview.

Recruiting Centre: 78th Field Battery, Red Deer, AB
Regular/Reserve: Reserve
Officer/NCM: Officer
Trade 1: Artillery
Trade 2: Communications
Trade 3: Logistics
Application Date: December 7th
First Contact: Jan. 2012
CFAT: April 24th, 2012
Medical: April 24th, 2012
Interview: April 24th, 2012 (all three to be done simultaneously in Calgary)
Merit Listed:
Position Offered:
Swearing in:
BMQ: Hopefully this coming July.

Received word today that all my processing is complete, and to expect a call from the unit in a few weeks.  Not so sure I'll make summer rotation for Basic. 

 

[Waters81]

Update:



Recruiting Center: Toronto
Regular/Reserve: Regular
Officer/NCM: NCM
Trade Choice 1: Infantry
Trade Choice 2: Combat Engineer
Trade Choice 3: Construction Tech
Application Date: Jan.2008 (Originally)
Reapplication date: Jan.19.2012 (Online)
Medical booked: Apr.23
Interview booked:May.2
Merit Listed: June.14
Position Offered:
Basic Training Begins:

A fantastic start to a Wednesday. Just got off the phone with Toronto RC and was informed that I was merit listed as of June.14th.  I cant even begin to explain how bloody great it feels to get that news after chasing this for 4 years, I can only imagine how it would feel to be offered a position. I will be wearing this shit eating grin for the rest of the week, and it'll definitely give me a little added boost for this weekends 'Spartan Race.  Fingers crossed for August selections.

If there's one thing I can say it's never give up.

Good luck to everyone who is going through the process.

 

[ken.w2402]

Recruiting Center: Montreal
Regular/Reserve: Regular
Officer/NCM: DEO
Trade Choice 1: Infantry Officer
Trade Choice 2: Armour Officer
Trade Choice 3: Pilot
Application Date: May 3rd, 2011 (In person at RC)
First Contact: Mid-July, 2011
Aptitude Test: July 27th 2011
Interview: August 15th
Medical: August 4th 2012 (Yes, my medical happened BEFORE the interview… apparently my CFAT score really impressed them or something)
Merit Listed: January 2012
Position Offered: January 27th, 2012 (I refused, see explanation below)
Enrollment/Swear in: x
Basic Training Begins: x


I applied immediately following my graduation from McGill. It took a good two months until they finally contacted me in mid-July for the CFAT, after which immediately followed the medical and finally the interview. It all happened so fast, as though they were trying to fill out the last openings for September.

Of course, perhaps it’s a manifestation of Murphy’s Law, a minor issue came up at my medical and my file had to be sent to Ottawa for review, which delayed the whole process till January. As soon as I got onto the Merit List however, I got a call on January 27th offering me a spot on the BMOQ starting on Feb. 13th.

The problem was that, by then, I had already taken up a manager job at this company and had just received a generous promotion. Feeling far too guilty, I declined the offer and asked to be called at a later time in the Spring, after I’ve had some time to make some actual contributions at my current job worthy of the promotion.

Well, the joke’s on me, now that I’m finally ready to quit my job and join the Army, all positions are closed until further notice.

Moral of the story: when you get the call, don’t hesitate like I did!

Update:

Recruiting Center: Montreal
Regular/Reserve: Regular
Officer/NCM: DEO
Trade Choice 1: Infantry Officer
Trade Choice 2: Armour Officer
Trade Choice 3: Pilot
Application Date: May 3rd, 2011 (In person at RC)
First Contact: Mid-July, 2011
Aptitude Test: July 27th 2011
Interview: August 15th
Medical: August 4th 2012
Merit Listed: January 2012
Position Offered: June 21st 2012, Infantry Officer
Enrollment/Swear in: TBD
Basic Training Begins: October 29th 2012

Just got the call 10 minutes ago offering me the Inf O position for the second time.... needless to say I accepted immediately.

 

[Habs]

Recruiting Center: CFRC Charlottetown
Regular/Reserve: Reserve
Officer/NCM: NCM
Trade Choice 1: Armored Crewman
Application Date: March 2012
First Contact: May 2012
Aptitude Test: May 2012
Interview: May 2012
Medical: May 2012
Merit Listed: N/A
Position Offered: June 1, 2012
Enrollment/Swear in: June 7, 2012
Basic Training Begins: July 2, 2012

Got my BMQ date, and hopefully I do SQ the following month (August). Such a mix of emotions. Very excited to finally be doing my training and looking like a soldier... Very nervous, however, to have that pressure to be near perfect.

Got a feeling drill will be the most difficult, those turns and how everything is in unison looks overwhelming!

 

[Westlander]

Recruiting Center: Vancouver
Regular/Reserve: Reserve
Officer/NCM: NCM
Trade 1: Armour
Trade 2: Infantry
Application Date: December 15, 2011
First Contact: April 13, 2012
CFAT date: May 1, 2012
Medical date: May 17, 2012
Physical date: June 25, 2012
Interview: ----
Merit Listed: ----
Position Offered:----
Swearing in:----
BMQ: ----

 

[Waters81]

Ken / Habs, congratulations to you both and the best of luck.
Here's hoping I'm not far behind you.

 

[ken.w2402]

Ken / Habs, congratulations to you both and the best of luck.
Here's hoping I'm not far behind you.

Thanks Waters81. From what I know, I was among the lucky 5 selected for Inf O in the last selection which supposedly happened this week. For Infantry NCM however, the demand is much higher and the next selection will take place in August. All the best!

 

[Spark]

Recruiting Center: Montreal
Regular/Reserve: Regular
Officer/NCM: NCM
Trade Choice 1: Combat Engineer
Trade Choice 2: Infantry
Trade Choice 3: -
Application Date: - November 22nd 2011
First Contact: December 21st 2011
Aptitude Test: January 4th 2012
Interview: April 2nd, 2012
Medical: February 24th 2012
Merit Listed: Late April/Early May
Position Offered: June 22, 2012
Enrollment/Swear in: July 11, 2012
Basic Training Begins: July 16, 2012 (Have to show up for administrative duties on the 14th)

FANTASTIC UPDATE!

I just got off the phone with a Cpl from the Montreal RC. I was offered a position as Combat Engineer!!!

I can't explain how relieved and happy I am that my application has made it this far so quickly.

I was only expecting a call in August as for the information I was given by many, but as always, things change and positions open up!

Good luck to everyone in the process.

 

[JorgSlice]

Recruiting Center: CFRC Vancouver
Regular/Reserve: Regular
Officer/NCM: NCM
Trade Choice 1: Traffic Tech
Trade Choice 2: Ammo Tech
Trade Choice 3: Combat Engineer
Application Date: 14 March 2008/06 April 2010/17 November 2010
First contact: 05 January 2011
Appointment Scheduled: 05 Jan 2011
CFAT: 14 Mar 2011
Medical: 18 March 2011
Interview: 23 April 2012
References Contacted: 20 April 2011/02 May 2012
Merit listed: 07 June 2012 - Traffic Tech selections 07 July.
Position offered: Waiting
Sworn in: Waiting
Basic Training Begins: Waiting