a_user said:
Unfortunately, "calling" the local units, you get bounced around like 2-3 times trying to get in touch with someone who is actually involved with the unit recruiting. The phone numbers the units have posted on their websites seem to be inaccurate for the most part.
Having been a recruiter in a 31 CBG Unit; I can offer a bit of an explination for this.... Kind of.
Due to budget restrictions, PRes units don't usually have a specific "unit recruiter". Rather, this task is coupled with a full time Class B position or done by someone on a part time basis. The best advice is to get in contact with the Orderly Rooms (main office) or the Training / Operations NCO for the unit as they are the ones who generally deal with recruiting.
Honestly, your best bet is to go and visit the unit you're interested in directly on a training night. CFRC detachments will have the correct phone numbers for the units (or at least they should, since we have to interact regularly); just request the number and call the unit for a time to come in. This way, you will be able to see exactly what the unit does and there will be a greater chance of someone being there who can answer your questions directly.
As for the process... unless things have changed in the last year or so (and I don't think they have), here's how it's done;
- visit unit recruiter (or whoever is doing it) for the unit you want to join.
- if they have a position available, they will give you an application package.
- Complete the package and return with it, and all other required info (they'll tell you what else you need), to the unit recruiter
- wait for phone call from CFRC to set up all other appointments
The unit recruiter will submit your file to CFRC (usually via Brigade recruiter), and the CFRC takes over from there.
For those in the know; if the above process has changed in the last year, let me know... as far as I know, this is how my unit does it (at least when we have positions.)
Either way, just contact the units directly... and good luck. I hope all goes well for you.
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