Application Process Samples [2003 - 2018]

[Craig M]

Recruting Center: London Ont.
Component: Primary Reserve
Trade Choice 1: Combat Eng. 043
Trade Choice 2: --
Trade Choice 3: --
Application Date: Sept 2/2004
Tests:
CFAT- completed, Sept 20/2004
Medical- completed, Sept 20/2004
Physical-completed, Mar 18/2005
Interview- completed, Sept 20/2004
Position Offered:
Basic Training Begins: Still waiting

 

[Fruss]

It's my turn to write this!!  

Recruting Center: Vancouver
Regular/Reserve: Regular
Officer/NCM: NCM
Trade Choice 1: LCIS Tech (227)
Trade Choice 2: ATIS Tech (226)
Trade Choice 3: SigOp (215)
Application Date: Sept 9th 2004
First Contact: Sept 9th 2004
Aptitude completed : Sept 15th 2004
PT   completed: Nov 5th
Interview completed: Oct 4th 2004
Medical completed: Oct 4th 2004, All documents handed over on Oct 27th. Came back from Borden on Dec 5th
Merit listed: Between Dec 5th and Dec 15th
Position Offered: Jan 5th 2005
Basic Training Begins: Feb 1st 2005

Update October 10th 2004: I had my interview on Oct 4th. Approved for my 1st choice my denied for the other 2 (I'm a V4 (eyes)).   I will change my 1st choice to 226 ATIS Tech and 2nd choice Sig Op. I have to postpone my PT Test as I'm not in shape yet. I did my medical test on the same day!!

Update October 20th 2004: My new PT test will be Nov 5th and I have to get a form filled out by a doctor regarding my asthma..   The appointment is next week.

Update October 27th 2004: All documents for the medical file are in..   Waiting for the file to go to Borden and back..

Update Nov 5th: PT Test passed. I just have to wait now...

Update Dec 14th: Seems like I forgot to update my post...   I changed my choices once again, but this time, it's for good!!   LCIS Tech (227), ATIS Tech (226) and COMM RSCH (291)

Update Dec 15th: I called the CFRC this morning to have an update on my medical file, it's back from Borden, I'm merited listed, and the PO I talked to told me that I have a job offer!!! I still have to wait for the official call (probably this week), but my BMQ would start Feb 1st!!

Update Dec 20th: I still haven't receive the call from the CFRC and it's closed for xmas until Jan 4th..   Hopefully, I'll get the call in the first few days..   I still have to quit my job!!   :'(

Update Jan 5th 2005: I got the call yesterday but wasn't home, they sent me an email to inform me to contact them. We talked this morning and I got my 1st choice!! It's official now!!!  Let the process begins!!  Put everything in storage!! 

 

[scaddie]

Recruting Center: West Nova Scotia
Regular/Reserve: Reserve
Officer/NCM: NCM
Trade Choice 1: Infantry 031
Trade Choice 2: SIG OPS 215
Trade Choice 3: Medic
Application Date: August 7th, 2004
First Contact: September 14th, 2004
Med, aptitude completed : September 28th, 2004
PT Test completed: September 28th, 2004
Interview completed: September 28th, 2004
Position Offered: Sept 28th, 2004
Basic Training Begins: Hopefully November

 

[Goober]

Recruiting Centre: Halifax but then transfered my file to Sydney to expidite process.
Regular/Reserve: Regular
Officer/NCM: NCM
Trade Choice 1: 031 Infantry
Trade Choice 2: 043 Combat Engineer
Trade Choice 3: 021 Artillary (field)
Application Date: April 12th, 2004 (give or take 1 or 2 days)
First Contact: April 14th, 2004
Date for CFAT: April 15th, 2004 - Passed
Transfered file from HFX RC to SYD RC: September 6th, 2004
Medical completed: Sept 9th, 2004 - No problems, file sent to Borden, still awaiting results.
Interview completed: Sept 9th, 2004 - Recommended no problem
PT Test completed: Sept 13th, 2004 (30 pushups, 25 situps, 2 step levels 5 and 6, 53 on both R and L hands for grip, 106 total)
Background check completed: Week of Sept 20th/04
Merit Listed: Week of Oct 25th/04
Position Offered: Nov 19th/04 (selection board sat Nov 5th)
Swearing-in Ceremony: January 11th 2005
Basic Training Begins: Awaiting - January 25th 2005

 

[devoid]

Recruiting Centre:London.
Regular/Reserve: Regular
Officer/NCM: NCM
Trade Choice 1: 215 Sig Op
Trade Choice 2: 291 COMM RES
Trade Choice 3: 052 Line Tech
Application Date: Aug. 2nd 2004
First Contact: Aug.2, 2004
Date for CFAT: Aug.23rd- Passed
Medical completed: Aug.23rd, 2004 - V4 vision, file sent to Borden, still awaiting results. Got results oct 20th.
Interview completed: Aug.23rd, 2004 - no problems
PT Test completed: Aug. 30, 2004 no problems
Background check completed: sept. 14th/04
Position Offered: Nov.16th
Swearing-in Ceremony: soon
Basic Training Begins: Jan.11th

 

[Mischiefz]

Recruiting Centre:Vancouver.
Regular/Reserve: Regular
Officer/NCM: NCM
Trade Choice 1: 291 COMM RES
Trade Choice 3: 227 LCIS Tech
Application Date: Sept. 5 2004
First Contact: Oct.13, 2004
Date for CFAT: Oct 19. 2004, Passed
Medical completed: Jan 25/05, had to have 2 forms filled out by family doctor for adhd and migraines
Interview completed: Jan 25/05
PT Test Jan 29 Passed

 

[okeefe]

Recruiting Centre: CFRC Victoria
Regular/Reserve: Regular
Officer/NCM: Officer - DEO
Trade Choice 1: Pilot (32)
Trade Choice 2: Health Care Admin (48)
Trade Choice 3: Air Nav (31)
Application Date: July 28, 2004
First Contact: July 30, 2004
CFAT completed: Back in 1996. Unknown if I have to write it again.
Medical completed: Waiting.
Interview completed: Waiting.
PT Test completed: Waiting.
Position Offered: Waiting.
Basic Training Begins: Waiting.

NOTE: Previous service from 1996. CFRC most likely trying to obtain my file currently.   :boring:

 

[okeefe]

Provide me with your last name so I can isolate your file.  As 32/48/31 and previous svc in the forces I can aid your file but if you do not speak to your recruiting centre we cannot help you out.  Please ask for Det Comd during your next call/visit.  CO, Lt(N).  BTW we have instituted a new processing system and if you do not supply all the documentation requested while other applicants do, you force my hand to process other applicants before you.  See you soon, hopefully.  CO, Lt(N)

 

[Torlyn]

Recruiting Centre: Calgary
Reg/Res: Regular
Officer/NCM: DEO
Trade Choice 1: MARS 071
Trade Choice 2: ANAV 031 (added Nov 25)
Trade Choice 3: Nada (yet)
Application Date: Sept 24, 2004
First Contact: Sept 27, 2004
CFAT: September 30, 2004
Medical: October 15, 2004
Interview: October 15, 2004
ANAV Screening test: December 6, 2004
CFASC: March 12-16, passed
NOAB: May 2-6
PT: Waiting
Offer: Waiting
BOTC: Waiting

Thus far, passed everything with flying colours.  Don't know about the medical yet, as the results take a bit.  Now have to wait until March selection board..  Time to make myself more competitive... 

EDIT DEC 7: Nailed the ANAV test to the wall.  (Wow, is THAT harder than CFAT)  Being booked for more blood/urine work, & a cyclo (sp?) for me eyeballs.  Have to re-interview with Cpt. Maclean this week, getting there.

EDIT JAN 28: Medical back, no problems.  Will be booked on CFASC course as soon as CFRC gets the hard copy of my medical back from Borden (1-2 weeks)  Slowly but surely... 

Edited Nov 26, 2004 to add ANAV 031 as 2nd choice & add testing date

EDIT Mar 19: Returned from CFASC, passed.

 

[Sappo]

Recruiting Centre: London, then transferred to barrie
Reg/Res: Res
Officer/NCM: NCM
Trade Choice 1: Infantry 031
Trade Choice 2: n/a
Trade Choice 3: n/a
Application Date: Early June, 2004
First Contact: Jan 2004
CFAT: June 15, 2004
Medical: June 15, 2004 (sent to borden on the basis of calcium in my urine sample, had to goto my family doctor etc and got passed medical mid august)
Interview: June 15, 2004
PT: Sept 28, 2004
Offer: Waiting... (was told when I completed my PT testing that I was done and would be merit listed immediatly, just found out 1 day ago that for some reason my initial application form was missing a signature or 3 on the acceptance of offer... even though I finished that on the day of my CFAT, just mailed it off yesterday and called to confirm with the Sgt, am still not merit listed thanks to that)
BMQ: Waiting...

 

[speed400m]

Recruiting Centre: Ottawa
Reg/Res: Regular
Officer/NCM: NCM
Trade Choice 1: (COMM RSCH) 291
Trade Choice 2: (LCIS TECH) 227
Trade Choice 3: ATIS TECH
Application Date: Oct 21, 2004
First Contact: Nov 2, 2004
CFAT: Nov 10, 2004
Medical: Nov 10, 2004
Interview: Nov 10, 2004
PT: Nov 24, 2004
Offer: Waitiing
BMQ: waiting

 

[jarko]

Recruiting Centre: Toronto
Reg/Res: Regular
Officer/NCM: NCM
Trade Choice 1: (Infantry) 031
Trade Choice 2: none
Trade Choice 3: none
Application Date: July 22, 2004
CFAT: July 26, 2004
PT: July 26, 2004
Medical: August 4, 2004
Interview: August 4, 2004
Merit Listed: September 25, 2004
Offer: Waitiing
BMQ: waiting

 

[RDA]

Please older guys; dont start on this kids grammer. I know your dying to!!!

Dude, yours isn't much better...  :

ali:   The Canadian Forces recruiting website is probably the best place to start.   Pay particular attention to the "Basic Eligibility Requirements" section.   Here is a link to the website:   http://www.recruiting.forces.gc.ca/engraph/howtojoin/eligibility_e.aspx

 

[annemarielyman]

This is for my husband. Hope it helps.

Recruiting Centre: London
Reg/Res: Regular
Officer/NCM: NCM
Trade Choice 1: (Vehicle Tech) 411 - Skilled
Trade Choice 2: none
Trade Choice 3: none
Application Date: October 13, 2004
CFAT: October 29, 2004
PT: November 12, 2004
Medical: October 29, 2004
Interview: October 29, 2004
Merit Listed: October 29, 2004
Offer: Waitiing
BMQ: waiting

 

[McAllister]

Recruiting Centre: Vancouver
Living In:              Prince George
Officer/NCM:        NCM
Trade Choice 1:    031 Infantry
Trade Choice 2:    none
Trade Choice 3:    none
Application Date:  Mid June, 2004
Aptitude:            Oct. 20, 2004
PT:                    Oct. 21, 2004
Medical:              Waiting
Interview:            Waiting
Offer:                  Waitiing
BMQ:                  Waiting

 

[MdB]

Recruiting Centre: Montreal
Regular/Reserve: Regular
Officer/NCM: Officer
Trade Choice 1: 023 Infantry Officer
Trade Choice 2: -
Trade Choice 3: -
Application Date: Sept. 24th, 2004
First Contact: Sept. 28th, 2004
Date for CFAT: Oct. 5th, 2004, passed
PT Test completed: Oct. 22nd, 2004, passed
Medical completed: waiting
Interview completed: Nov. 26th, 2004 (well, half of it)
Background check completed: pre-security clearance process since Nov. 10th, 2004
Position Offered: waiting
Swearing-in Ceremony: waiting
Basic Training Begins: waiting

Description:
After passing without problems CFAT and PT tests, I went to the interview on Nov. 24th, 2004. Hoping to go on a course in Feb.-March 2005, the recruiting officer and me talked about the job I had in Germany during the interview, discovering I hadn't been in Canada continuously in the 10 last years (I was in Germany more than 6 months).

So he began to explain me what it meant (I was damn knowing what he talked about: presec), he told me they need to ask a security clearance (kind of...) to Germany and that they can't push on them so the whold presec process would lengths from a couple of months up to 2 years. So he stopped the interview because it's only valid for 1 year and that he would not have it done completely (a redundance) since I'll have another interview after presec.

I'm down but hopeful. Hopeful that it would only take 6 months... and that I maybe have a chance to enter a course by Summer or Fall 2005. Gosh it's long and frustrating because I'm 26 now a want to plan something ahead, do I have 2 years to wait?

 

[cgyflames01]

Recruting Center: Calgary
Regular/Reserve: Regular
Officer/NCM: NCM
Trade Choice 1: Med Tech 737
Trade Choice 2: Fire Ftr 651
Trade Choice 3: SIG OPS 215
Application Date: November 28, 2004
First Contact: December 1, 2004
Med: December 7, 2004
aptitude completed : December 2,2004
PT Test completed:
Interview completed: December 8,2004
Position Offered:
Basic Training Begins:

              I really only want tobe a med tech, even though I have my EMR, and my EMD, i still have to take a second high school science. So my file is on hold until i finish Chemistry 20/30 in june.

 

[CrimsonSeil]

Recruiting Centre: W Vancouver
Regular/Reserve: Reserves
Officer/NCM: NCM
Trade Choice 1: - Infantry Soldier
Trade Choice 2: - Weapon Technician
Trade Choice 3: - Vehicle Technician
Application Date: Somewhere In October
Aptitude Test: December 8, 2004 _ Passed
Physical Tested And Completed: December 10, 2004 _ Results Pending
Medical Tested And Completed: Waiting
Interview: Waiting
Offering: Waiting
Swearing In: Waiting
Basic Training: Waiting

:crybaby: Still waiting for my results for my physical...

 

[Pieman]

Eight months later...bump.

My security clearance finally came through. I am a happy camper today!  8)

http://army.ca/forums/threads/13064.45.html

 

[Veterans son]

Good News for you (and for all PRes candidates): Once you pass the Physical and medical, there is a waiver that you can sign allowing you into the forces. What this waiver states is that if anything comes back from CFMS (Borden) that you can be expelled from the forces, without the ability to redress or recourse. The good news: 99% of all files that are approved by CFRC in the area, usually come back OK.

Good Luck.

PS: Go CSS - Weapons Techs do everything Infanteers do, plus fix weapons.

This is great news for sure! Now, candidates can be sworn in without having to wait a
few months(possibly) for the medical to arrive, correct?
However, a person does not know that they have passed the medical until it
arrives back from the Medical dept, do they? ???