Application Process Samples [2003 - 2018]

[Narcisse]

Same as ringer98.

 

[PMedMoe]

I don't know if everyone else is the same, but my CFRC did NOT call me to say I was merit listed. I went in for an update one day and that is when I found out.

Seen.  It's been so long since I was at the recruiting phase (twice) of my career that I don't ever recall hearing about the Merit List.  Maybe it's a case of what you don't know can't hurt you.  I can imagine the CFRC gets flooded with all kinds of phone calls as it is, but when I think of someone being told they're merit listed , this scenario comes to mind:

CFRC:  "Good day, Mr. Bloggins, we're calling to let you know you've been merit listed as of today."

Mr. Bloggins:  "What's the merit list?"

CFRC:  "That means your entire file, all tests, interviews, medical, security clearance, etc, has been finalized and now we're just waiting for a position for you."

Mr. Bloggins:  "Great news, when can I expect to go on BMQ?"

CFRC:  "Well, that's hard to say as we prefer to wait until there is an opening on a course for your trades training so you don't have to spend too mush time in a holding platoon (PRETC)."

Mr. Bloggins:  "Okay, thanks."

Next day Mr. Bloggins calls the CFRC.

Mr. Bloggins:  "Any news on the BMQ yet?"

CFRC:  "No, sorry."

Mr. Bloggins:  "But I've been merit listed!"

Continues on a daily basis until Bloggins goes on BMQ.

Obviously, this is a bit much, but I don't find it too hard to visualize.

 

[forza_milan]

I was advised by the Captain that interviewed me, to get in touch with my file manager in a couple of weeks to find out if I have been merit listed. So I sent out an e-mail to the file manager and that is when he informed me that I was.

 

[forza_milan]

Major Update: Job Offer 

Recruiting Center: CFRC Ottawa
Regular/Reserves: Regular
Officer/NCM: Officer (DEO)
Trade Choice 1: Signal Officer
Trade Choice 2: N/A
Trade Choice 3: N/A
Application Date: July, 2008
First Contact: A few weeks after applying.
CFAT: July 28th, 2008 - Passed
Pre-sec: Nov., 2008  - Passed
Medical:  Dec. 1st, 2008 - Passed
Interview: Dec. 1st, 2008 - Passed
Merit Listed: Dec. 16th, 2008
Job Offer: Dec 19th, 2008
Swearing in: Jan 13th, 2009
BMOQ: Jan 19th, 2009

What a journey the wait has been. I couldn't be happier. Thank you army.ca for all the sound advice I have reaped from this forum. Invaluable!

 

[SeaGully]

Congrats Forza!
All the best on the even longer journey you'll begin!

 

[forza_milan]

Thank you SeaGully. The wait makes the offer so much more thrilling. I have been waiting since Canada Day 2008

 

[Kebel]

Congrats Forza 

Keep us updated on how it's going!

Hopefully i'll get my call soon enough too! I wish i'll be sworned and kitted late january 

 

[ComdCFRG]

Quoted from PMedMoe:

CFRC:  "Well, that's hard to say as we prefer to wait until there is an opening on a course for your trades training so you don't have to spend too mush time in a holding platoon (PRETC)."

Actually, we prefer to enroll the individual to the next BMQ/BMOQ that has spaces available, period.  Each of the Centres conducts course loading at least once and usually more often each week, at which point merit listed individuals for occupations that still have vacancies are then assigned to a BMQ/BMOQ and the formal offer made.  I am sure that I will be hit up by a number of posts pretty quickly that will point out that this did not occur for them, but that is what we are striving for.

This can mean that there is time waiting in PRETC and in other locations, however the training systems have become much more effective at arranging interim activity, from contact training to the supporting, minor courses that are needed at the basic level as the recruits make their way to their first unit.

 

[Marshall]

Major Update: Job Offer 

Recruiting Center: CFRC Ottawa
Regular/Reserves: Regular
Officer/NCM: Officer (DEO)
Trade Choice 1: Signal Officer
Trade Choice 2: N/A
Trade Choice 3: N/A
Application Date: July, 2008
First Contact: A few weeks after applying.
CFAT: July 28th, 2008 - Passed
Pre-sec: Nov., 2008  - Passed
Medical:  Dec. 1st, 2008 - Passed
Interview: Dec. 1st, 2008 - Passed
Merit Listed: Dec. 16th, 2008
Job Offer: Dec 19th, 2008
Swearing in: Jan 13th, 2009
BMOQ: Jan 19th, 2009

What a journey the wait has been. I couldn't be happier. Thank you army.ca for all the sound advice I have reaped from this forum. Invaluable!

Great job, I hope you all the best!

 

[PMedMoe]

Actually, we prefer to enroll the individual to the next BMQ/BMOQ that has spaces available, period.  Each of the Centres conducts course loading at least once and usually more often each week, at which point merit listed individuals for occupations that still have vacancies are then assigned to a BMQ/BMOQ and the formal offer made.  I am sure that I will be hit up by a number of posts pretty quickly that will point out that this did not occur for them, but that is what we are striving for.

This can mean that there is time waiting in PRETC and in other locations, however the training systems have become much more effective at arranging interim activity, from contact training to the supporting, minor courses that are needed at the basic level as the recruits make their way to their first unit.

I stand corrected. 

 

[missmague]

Recruiting Center: Kitchener
Regular/Reserves: Regular
Officer/NCM: NCM
Trade Choice 1: Imagery Tech
Trade Choice 2: Steward
Trade Choice 3: N/A
Application Date: January 5, 2008
First Contact:
CFAT: Scheduled for January 13, 2008
Medical: 
Interview:
Merit Listed:
Job Offer:
Swearing in:
BMQ:

 

[martr]

Recruiting Center: Ottawa
Regular/Reserves: Regular
Officer/NCM: ROTP - Civillian University (Ottawa U)
Trade Choice 1: Intelligence
Trade Choice 2: Infantry
Trade Choice 3: Armour
Application Date: January 5, 2008
First Contact:
CFAT:
Medical: 
Interview:
Merit Listed:
Job Offer:
Swearing in:
BMQ:

 

[Marshall]

Recruiting Center: Ottawa
Regular/Reserves: Regular
Officer/NCM: ROTP - Civillian University (Ottawa U)
Trade Choice 1: Intelligence
Trade Choice 2: Infantry
Trade Choice 3: Armour
Application Date: January 5, 2008
First Contact:
CFAT:
Medical: 
Interview:
Merit Listed:
Job Offer:
Swearing in:
BMQ:

Good luck. I hope your application is a speedy one 

 

[Kebel]

MAJOR UPDATE, i'm gonna be sworned in next week 

Recruting Center: Québec city
Regular/Reserve: Reserve (Voltigeurs de Québec)
Officer/NCM: Officer (DEO)
Trade Choice 1: Infantry
Trade Choice 2: -
Trade Choice 3: -
Application Date: Sept 22, 2008
First Contact: Sept 29, 2008
CFAT completed : Dec 4, 2008
Med, PT Test completed: Dec 10, 2008
Interview completed: Dec 17, 2008
Sworn in: Jan 13, 2009
Basic Training Begins: They said around April

 

[forza_milan]

Congratulations Kebel, on the smooth process!

 

[Meridian]

4th Time Applying...  *sigh*

Recruting Center: Montreal
Regular/Reserve: Regular
Officer/NCM: Officer (CEOTP)
Trade Choice 1: Armour
Trade Choice 2: Infantry
Trade Choice 3: Artillery
Current Application Date: 2009.Jan.07
First Contact:  waiting.
VFS completed:  Aready done on previous application
CFAT completed : Bypass. (Old one still valid)
Med File Locating:  Waiting (told 2-3 weeks *if* its in St Jean)
Med, PT Test completed:
Interview completed:
Offer:
Sworn in:
Basic Training Begins:

I was previouly an ROTP OCdt....  After leaving (4c), I've tried to apply three times now CEOTP.  My luck is that the process takes so long to perform that the positions are no longer available, and I'm told to reapply at a later date.  This is rather frustrating, as CEOTP numbers are not published publically, and you know, working my civilian career around the army's schedule is somewhat...  frustrating. 

Anyway, *crossing fingers*.

 

[SkyHeff]

Recruiting Center: CFRC London
Regular/Reserves: Regular
Officer/NCM: Officer (ROTP)
Trade Choice 1: Pilot
Trade Choice 2:
Trade Choice 3:
Application Date: Dec 12, 2008
First Contact: Dec.16, 2008
Aptitude: Jan.7, 2009 (Passed, all officer trades)
Medical: Jan.7, 2009 (BP high, need to see family doc) Aircrew vision test remains
Interview: Jan.8, 2009 - Recommened for ROTP, but applying late is really biting me in the butt and need medical sorted out.
Job offer: n/a
Sworn in: n/a

 

[Lil_T]

*updating*

Recruting Center: CFRC Ottawa
Regular/Reserve: Regular
Officer/NCM: NCM
Trade Choice 1: RMS Clerk
Trade Choice 2: -
Trade Choice 3: -
Application Date: 28 Nov 08
First Contact: 2 Dec 08
CFAT completed: 16 Dec 08
Interview & Medical completed: 7 Jan 09
Listed: TBD
Position Offered: TBD
Sworn in: TBD
BMQ: TBD (will be delayed due to deployment)

 

[tumbling_dice]

Recruiting Center: CFRC Victoria
Regular/Reserve: Regular
Officer/NCM: Officer (ROTP)
Trade Choice 1: MARS
Trade Choice 2: -
Trade Choice 3: -
Application Date: 16 Dec 08
First Contact: Not yet established, getting kind of antsy
CFAT completed: Soon, hopefully
Interview & Medical completed: See above
Listed: TBD
Position Offered: TBD
Sworn in: Who knows?

I called the recruiting centre two days ago and left a message, I'll try again bright and early tomorrow.
*fingers crossed*

 

[Lil_T]

you applied just prior to block leave.  it may take a little while.