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1. Armoured Soldier:
You will operate and maintain a tank or
reconnaissance vehicle, its weapon systems and its communication
equipment You will be trained to fight as members of the Combat Arms
team. Click
here for more information
2.
Armoured Officer:
Armour has two roles in battle:
reconnaissance and direct-fire support. You will be responsible for
your soldiers' training, morale, discipline and combat efficiency,
and for the operational readiness of their equipment. You will
employ advanced equipment and technique to search and destroy enemy
targets. Click
here for more information
3.
Musician:
Your function will be to provide musical
support at a variety of functions for the CF. Musicians play a
musical instrument in various musical ensembles performing as
section members, principal musicians or soloists. They perform stage
set-up duties and selected members may be appointed and be employed
as a Piper or Pipe Major and a Pipe Band Drummer or Pipe Band Drum
Instructor. Click
here for more information
How To Join
The Reserves in Calgary have a number of
unskilled and skilled jobs open to both men and women.
1. Basic Requirements:
To enroll in the Reserves you must:
* Be a Canadian Citizen
* Be at least 16 years of age (with
parental/guardian consent)
* Have at least completed Grade 10 (33
high school credits)
* Meet the CF medical standard and
successfully complete tests, background checks and
interviews.
* Be free and clear of any legal
obligations to the courts.
2. To Apply:
There are 3 ways to apply:
On-Line / In Person /
Mail
To apply
on-line:
click
here to visit the CF Recruiting website.
To apply in
person:
you may visit the 41 CBG Recruiting
Office at:
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Mewata Armouries
801 - 11 Street S.W
Calgary, Alberta
T2P 2C4
Hours:
Monday - Saturday
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wednesday Evenings
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
41 CBG Recruiting:
PH: 310-ARMY
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To apply by
mail:
Send your application to:
41 CBG Recruiting
Mewata Armouries
801 - 11 Street S.W
Calgary, Alberta
T2P 2C4
When applying in person or by
mail, you will need to have the following original documents to
complete your application:
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Birth certificate
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Citizenship card (if applicable)
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Transcript for your level of
education (university, college, high school)
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Proof of trades or qualifications
(if applicable)
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Social insurance number (SIN) card
(OPTIONAL)
You will be
provided with the various forms to be filled out, and the list of
required supporting documents; or you can download the forms from
our website.
Complete and submit the following forms:
Note:
If your are applying as an officer minimum educational
requirements apply.
The following information guides can
help you complete some of the forms:
You may contact a recruiter at any
time if you have any questions or require assistance.
41 CBG Recruiting: 310-ARMY.
3. Aptitude Testing
As part of the Recruiting process, you will be required to complete
the Canadian Forces Aptitude Test (CFAT). This test is used to
select applicants for employment, and to help determine specific
Military Occupations you are best suited. The document titled
'Preparing for your Aptitude Test' may be helpful.
Some applicants have experienced problems with the math portion of
the CFAT. Applicants are required to have completed grade 10, so it
is fair to assume that a good knowledge of grade 10 math would be
the minimum needed. You can prepare yourself with grade 10 math
textbooks, GED materials, and you can find more information on the
Public Service Commission of Canada website.
4. Medical Exam
All applicants undergo a full medical to
ensure they are fit to handle the various physical and mental
stresses they could encounter while serving. This includes working
in extremes of climate and temperatures.
5. Reliability Check
The
Government of Canada Security Policy requires that all potential
employees, including Canadian Forces applicants, undergo a security
screening process if their duties may require access to sensitive
information and/or assets. Applicants cannot be formally appointed
to a position or have access to sensitive information and/or assets
until the required screening has been completed successfully.
The first process in the Security Screening Process is the Enhanced
Reliability Check, which all applicants must successfully complete
prior to enrolment in the Canadian Forces. The Enhanced Reliability
Check assesses whether an applicant can be expected to be reliable
and trustworthy in the performance of his or her duties.
The Enhanced Reliability Check verifies personal and employment
data, education and professional qualifications, references, a
criminal record check and a credit record check.
6. Interview
As part of the Recruiting Process, you will be interviewed by a
Personnel Selection Officer. You should review the document titled
'Preparing for your Interview' By going through this document, you
will prepare yourself for your interview.
Entry Plans
The following entry plans apply to
applicants of the
King's Own and the Reserves:
NCM Plans
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No
previous service: This plan is for applicants that do not
possess sufficient qualifications and/or experience and require
complete training. As an unskilled recruit, they will attend
Basic Training, followed by Professional Training (specific job
training) before being posted to a unit to do their job
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Recruit
School By-Pass: Applicants in this category do not require
recruit training because of their previous Regular Force
experience, or their Primary Reserve experience and either have
elected to enrol in the Primary Reserve in a professional
occupation other than the trade for which they were trained or,
they lacked sufficient qualification to be eligible for direct
employment on enrolment.
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Semi-Skilled: This group of applicants possess a skill, which
would make them fully employable with limited training. The
training required may be Recruit School, Basic Driver Training,
etc.
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Skilled:
Applicants in this category are directly employable on enrolment
and as a result a higher Rank/Status level may be granted.
Officer Plans
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Direct
Entry Officer: This plan is for graduates of university
programs. The first stop for an applicant is at the Reserve unit
you wish to join. They will consult with you on possible
part-time positions and then refer you to the recruiting centre.
Basic Officer and classification training take place in the
summer.
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Reserve
Entry Scheme for Officers: This entry program is available to
all full time students attending university degree or a three
year community college program. You will work part time with a
local Reserve unit during the academic year. You are required to
attend Basic Officer and classification training in the summer
months.
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Reserve
Entry Training Plan: This plan is designed to educate and train
selected Primary Reserve applicants at Royal Military College
(RMC) to become officers in the Primary Reserve. Selected
candidates are appointed the rank of officer cadet for that
period and commissioned subsequent to successful completion of
their academic program and requisite military training.
Pay
& Benefits
Pay
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All training and work in the
Reserves is paid. All members of the Reserves are paid based on
their rank, on a fixed daily rate of pay. If you attend a full
day of work, you receive a full days pay. If you work less than
six hours, for example an evening, you receive half that amount.
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Currently a new private is paid
$79.94 per day.
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For the Reserve Force Pay Link,
click
here.
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Your pay will automatically be
deposited into your bank account of a financial institution of
your choice, on the 15th and the last day of each month. The
usual deductions will be made for income taxes, Canada Pension
Plan and Employment Insurance.
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For the Other Allowances and Benefits Link,
click
here.
Members of the Reserves are
eligible for the following benefits:
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Reserve Transportation Assistance
Allowance: An allowance payable when your residence is greater
than 16 km (to a max of 80 km) from your place of work.
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Accommodations and Meals: While on
training or duty that takes you away from home, accommodations
and meals will be provided.
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Education Reimbursement: For
selected post secondary studies, with qualifying service in the
Reserves, reimbursement of 50% of course costs to a maximum of
$2,000 annually and up to $8,000 total is available.
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Uniforms: You will be issued with
all uniforms and equipment. You are entitled to free exchanges
when needed. Everything issued is on loan and must be returned
when you leave the Reserves.
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Medical Care. While on full
time service, medical care is through the Canadian Forces
Medical System.
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Emergency on-duty care and required
medicals are provided for Reservists. Comprehensive coverage is
provided for Reservists on full time service.
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Public Service Health Care Plan:
Reservists are eligible to join the Public Service Health Care
Plan. This plan provided supplementary health benefits such as
drug benefits, glasses, some medical practitioner services and
hospital costs
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Reserve Dental Care Plan: While on duty, treatment for all
dental injuries to Reservists is provided by Military Dental
Care. After three months of service, Reservists may join the
Reserve Dental Care Plan. Members on part-time service receive
dental care for themselves only. Most regular services are
reimbursed at 90% to a yearly maximum of $1,250 per year per
covered person. Major services are reimbursed at 50%,
orthodontic services are subject to a separate lifetime limit of
$2,500 per person.
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Parental Leave: Reservists with at
least six months of service may be entitled to maternity and/or
parental leave and allowances.
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Reserve Force Retirement Gratuity: a
severance benefit that recognizes prolonged Reserve Force
service.
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Reserve Force Pension: a pension
package is currently being prepared for Reservists.
FAQ'S
Many recruiting questions are answered
in detail at the Army.ca website on their
Recruiting Forum.
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