Question Regarding Trades That Aren't Open Till April

[vonGarvin]

You'd probably be best to wait until TUESDAY, when the recruiters open.  And ask them.


EDIT TO ADD:

Officers don't participate on BMQ: they do BMOQ.  (Unless you're a reservist, in which case you can attend BMQ to start). 

Also, the kingston military college is best known as the Royal Military College of Canada.  So, please, talk to a recruiter.

 

[PMedMoe]

Guess what?  You don't go to Military college and then join the Army.  It's the other way around.  If you haven't even begun the application, my guess is that it is too late for this year.

You won't get in "right this instant", either.

 

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[mainse-event]

Is infantry open yet? Should I bring in my application? Thanks in advance.

 

[dangerboy]

The people that can best answer that question would be the recruiting centres.  Give your local recruiting centre a call tomorrow or drop by in person and they should be able to answer that question and many others you may have. 

 

[mainse-event]

Ok thanks I will do that but if anybody in recruiting reads this please let me know.  On another note, I had a question about what to expect, does everybody that applies get a chance to do the tests and interviews?? I know it varies but any idea how long it will take considering infantry will be fairly backlogged when it does open?

 

[PMedMoe]

Yes, you will be able to write the CFAT (aptitude test).  From there, they will tell you what trades you qualify for, based on your results.  After that comes medical, etc.  All these answers are here on the forum.

For process time estimates, see this thread:  TIMINGS - ESTIMATED TIMES FOR_______________

and this one:  Application Process Samples

 

[mainse-event]

Yes, you will be able to write the CFAT (aptitude test).  From there, they will tell you what trades you qualify for, based on your results.  After that comes medical, etc.  All these answers are here on the forum.

For process time estimates, see this thread:  TIMINGS - ESTIMATED TIMES FOR_______________

and this one:  Application Process Samples

Thankyou very much this is EXACTLY what I wanted to hear, you are very helpful and I appreciate it.

 

[Manticure]

I am wondering if anyone contacted the recruiters today. What are the news?

 

[Nakes]

I am wondering if anyone contacted the recruiters today. What are the news?

I called CFRC Hamilton today, they said they didn't have the numbers in yet for all the trades opening, and to call back at the end of the week. 

 

[Jaybar]

Just called. Said I was merit listed at the end of March. Infantry is my only choice and I was told that I could get a offer a day from now... a week from now... a month from now... Basically just wait and it'll happen eventually.

I asked about Combat Engineer and was told that I'll have a better chance getting Infantry anyways so I guess there's some good news.

 

[CFR FCS]

The 2010 SIP has now been released and is available at the recruiting centres.

 

[Otis]

HA HA .. I was JUST about to post that CFR FCS.

Let me add however, that the numbers are for Reg Force only ... No one has told us how many Reserve positions are opening yet.

 

[Latrine2]

I called CFRC Hamilton today, they said they didn't have the numbers in yet for all the trades opening, and to call back at the end of the week.

That's encouraging. I chatted with an online recruiter who advised that the primary careers I'm looking at, Infantry & Armoured Officer, are both still oversubscribed. Guess I will check back later this week.

 

[RecruitInWaiting]

I went down to the Kingston CFRC and was told that no infantry spots are open for this fiscal year -- apparently they were all filled with people who had applied before. Anyone shed some light on this?

 

[Manticure]

I am not sure about infantry as I am on the list for ATIS tech. But in any case I called them today and they said the numbers will be available at the end of NEXT week.

 

[Latrine2]

I went down to the Kingston CFRC and was told that no infantry spots are open for this fiscal year -- apparently they were all filled with people who had applied before. Anyone shed some light on this?

My CFRC and the Forces Chat team confirmed that there are a few positions available when I applied a week or two ago. Based on applications since then they may have closed the position, however.

 

[Latrine2]

... they said the numbers will be available at the end of NEXT week.

Numbers as in numbers of available positions? If so there still may be hope.

 

[SixFishSticks]

i chatted with a online recruiter today and he told me that out of infantry, armoured solider, and artillery (field). that only artillery has opened up at this time.

 

[RecruitInWaiting]

My CFRC and the Forces Chat team confirmed that there are a few positions available when I applied a week or two ago. Based on applications since then they may have closed the position, however.

...applied a week or two ago? I went in September and was told to come back in April; I went in the first day they're open and it's full. They were taking applications in March? What are these shenanigans?