Reservist logistics officer since it is full in the regular force

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Hello

I am currently unemployed and looking for a job in civil supply chain management around Montreal. I speak French as well. I was going to apply to the Regular Force as a logistics officer, but the recruiting center told me it is already full and I have to wait until March 2027. Finding a job is very hard, especially since I am a visible minority and don't have a lot of experience.
On the other side, I have the option to go to the reserve since the job is available, but I need to drive 1h to go to the closest base. I plan to stay until I finish the BMOQ and the occupational training at least.
Also, I can choose another base in 45 min by subway and bus since it is very hard to find a parking spot. This base can only offer an infantry officer position. Should I wait and apply to the regular force, or should I apply in the reserve as a logistics officer or infantry officer? At the reserve, the training is on Tuesday from 7 pm and one weekend from Friday 7 pm to Sunday afternoon. I read that some people take one year to transfer to the regular force.

 

[oldcpu]

I can't answer your specific question.

I don't know how much experience you have with the regular force military, but typically, it is the military that dictates where one goes and what one does. One can make requests, but nominally after being inducted into the military, and after basic training/officer training, it is a career officer in Ottawa who decides which one's next postings may be. That may be something for you to keep in mind.

The Canadian Armed Forces in general, from what I have read, are in crisis mode in terms of a large shortage of trained personnel. I suspect you may have chosen one of the very few classifications as an officer, where positions are full.