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Application - How long does it take? (Merged)

Tynanc said:
So I’ve been enduring the whole application process since about August last year, I’ve done the CFAT late last year and have been applicable for all the careers I applied for. I completed my medical and interview early February this year. I still haven’t heard anything back from the recruiting centre, I’ve tried emailing them just to have some reassurance as to what’s going on and I keep getting the same vague response, which I understand there’s not much they can do.

Just wondering if this is a normal wait time until I get an offer, and if so how long should I approximately be waiting for?

Thanks

Unfortunately the wait time is quite normal. How long you have to wait depends on which trades you are applying for and how competitive you are. You can get an offer anytime from now, or maybe never.

The next step for you is to get on the Competition List, which means you have met all the requirements to receive a job offer and are in competition with everyone else who also have met the requirements. You can find out whether you are on the list by asking the recruitment center. Seeing that you did your interview and medical in February, you may be on that list already.

After that you are eligible for a job offer. During selection dates the top ranked applicants on the competition list for the various trades are given job offers. If you are close to top but not quite there then you should be selected in future sessions as you can move up the rankings by virtue of the higher ups being picked off. By the same token, you may also move down as new candidates are placed higher on the list because they are considered to be more competitive. For some trades, competition can be intense. Therefore, a job offer is not necessarily guaranteed even if you meet all the requirements.

Some have gone through the process quicker than you, while others had to endure much longer waits. At least you have reached endgame and hopefully won't be waiting for much longer. Good luck.

 
Tynanc said:
Just wondering if this is a normal wait time until I get an offer, and if so how long should I approximately be waiting for?

Sticky,

TIMINGS - ESTIMATED TIMES FOR_______________ 
https://milnet.ca/forums/threads/81054.0.html

LegioXEquestris said:
Some have gone through the process quicker than you, while others had to endure much longer waits.

Application Process Samples 
https://army.ca/forums/threads/13064.0
253 pages.
 
I have been waiting since Nov 2016 for my application to be complete. Still waiting for the medical to be approved.

I got engaged and we have a wedding date for May 2019 on a Friday. My question is that if I get in around that time is it possible to ask for a day away from Basic or Trades training to be at my wedding? 
Or am I potentially having to move my wedding date under those circumstances?


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colinreid16 said:
I have been waiting since Nov 2016 for my application to be complete. Still waiting for the medical to be approved.

I got engaged and we have a wedding date for May 2019 on a Friday. My question is that if I get in around that time is it possible to ask for a day away from Basic or Trades training to be at my wedding? 
Or am I potentially having to move my wedding date under those circumstances?


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Occupation training will be up to the school that you fall under; I know when I was an instructor at CFSAL (now CFLTC) we granted one of our students a day away from the course to get married, but the Course Director and I as the Senior Instructor worked together after hours to ensure the student didn't miss any classes.  As for Basic Training, I've never heard of a day off being given to get married; not saying it's never happened - just saying I've never heard of it.
 
Hi Guys. Does anyone know whether Officers applications are processed faster even if enhanced security clearance is required?
 
kylemalik786 said:
Hi Guys. Does anyone know whether Officers applications are processed faster even if enhanced security clearance is required?

Not really. Each individual application is different, of course, but my impression is that on average officer applications take longer to process across all groups of applications from all backgrounds. I think this is because fewer officers are needed in the system overall. As a result, less spots are available, and selection criteria are more rigorous. There is also a training bottleneck at the CFLRS at the moment.

Enhanced reliability screening is done by a third-party agency known as CSIS. CF have no control over how long it takes CSIS to clear an applicant. Be prepared to spend anywhere from 6 months to up to 2 years just going through this stage alone depending on your background. From personal experience under similar conditions, my DEO application took just slightly over 3 years to complete from start to finish. At times, it felt painfully slow, and I was seriously considering changing to an NCM at some point. In the end, I am very happy that I didn't, and I still consider myself lucky with how everything went. I had zero delays on the medical side for instance.

For more information on processing times, you can search this thread: https://army.ca/forums/threads/13064.0.html

Good luck on your application!
 
Living the Dream said:
Enhanced reliability screening is done by a third-party agency known as CSIS. CF have no control over how long it takes CSIS to clear an applicant. Be prepared to spend anywhere from 6 months to up to 2 years just going through this stage alone depending on your background.

Good luck on your application!

Is this because of time living/ traveling abroad? I heard such applicants with time outside the country have significant processing times at this stage.
 
kylemalik786 said:
Does anyone know whether Officers applications are processed faster even if enhanced security clearance is required?

Security checks are discussed here,

Security Check/Level Superthread [MERGED]
https://navy.ca/forums/threads/1399.1050
43 pages.

 
Roger123 said:
Is this because of time living/ traveling abroad? I heard such applicants with time outside the country have significant processing times at this stage.

Yes. Whenever there is deemed to be a significant connection between the applicant and a foreign country, Government rules say that the person has to undergo an enhanced reliability screening. My understanding is that that applies to all Federal employees/applicants, not just the Armed Forces members/applicants. I would imagine there is a queue of such requests from all over the country, so it might easily take a few months before one's security clearance process even begins.

I would also imagine that depending on the list of foreign countries that transpire on the application, it might take longer for some countries to obtain the information from required by the clearance process.
 
Good day, Im 31 recenly applied for the canadian armed forces and got the call to set up my apptitude test and submit forms etc. Im wondering how long to expect this process to take from the apptitude test to the start or basic training? Im looking forward to start and am anxious to see where a career in the forces takes me. Any one got an answer?
 
Joel0806 said:
Im wondering how long to expect this process to take from the apptitude test to the start or basic training?

You can see how long it took others,

Application Process Samples 
https://army.ca/forums/threads/13064.0
OP: "I am sure that I am not the only one interested in this info as I see posts all the time asking "how long does it take?".
258 pages.
 
Hello, I am just wondering how long it takes for the medical/physical and interview. I completed my CFAT exam and qualified for every NCM trade. Should I keep contacting my recruiter? Or should I just wait until they contact me?
Thankyou
 
I have been trying to find a straight answer, I've double citizenship, 8 years in Canada, and I passed the CFAT and physical, just waiting for pre clearance... and then what? I want to know if I can book vacation within the next few months in my job...
 
Dajos8178 said:
Hello, I am just wondering how long it takes for the medical/physical and interview. I completed my CFAT exam and qualified for every NCM trade. Should I keep contacting my recruiter? Or should I just wait until they contact me?
Thankyou
Each file is different and without knowing your medical and personal background it's impossible to state how lone the medical/physical and background checks can take.  Quickest I've seen is 2 months, longest I've seen is much longer than that.

leafarpa said:
I have been trying to find a straight answer, I've double citizenship, 8 years in Canada, and I passed the CFAT and physical, just waiting for pre clearance... and then what? I want to know if I can book vacation within the next few months in my job...

The pre-sec will depend on where you are a dual citizen with; some countries share information faster than others.  As to booking a vacation; reach out to your recruiter and let them know when you're planning to take vacation - they'd be in a better position to give you advise on your dates than we are on here since we can't see your file ;-)
 
Sorry if this doesn't belong here, but i have an inquiry about the steps before they make an offer for you to join the forces. I applied at the beginning of June and wrote my CFAT on June 24. I passed for all 3 trades i chose, and i settled on MHR as my first choice. I then got a call maybe a week after of them booking me in for my medical/interview. When i spoke to the gentleman that gave me the news about my CFAT after i wrote it, he said that it would generally take between 3-6 months for the entire process of applying to be complete. So i guess i am finding it a little odd that within a 4 week span, i am getting my CFAT, medical and interview done. I was also told by one of my references that they had contacted him about information on me about 2 weeks after my CFAT.

My question(s) i guess is/are:
Is it normal for this process to move this quick? I was told by the gentleman that did my CFAT that MHR is in high demand right now.
If they are checking my references this early, does that mean they are interested in me as a candidate to join?
Is the medical and interview the final steps before they decide if they are going to offer me a position?

Once again, sorry if this isn't the right place to ask this!
Thank you for your help :)
 
EastonPacman said:
Is it normal for this process to move this quick?

For reference to the discussion,

Application - How long does it take? (Merged)
https://army.ca/forums/threads/1256.25
20 pages.

How long it took others,

Application Process Samples 
https://army.ca/forums/threads/13064.0
256 pages.
 
EastonPacman said:
I appreciate the link!

You are welcome. Good luck.

You may, or may not, also find these discussions interesting and informative,

Length of time till job offer?
https://army.ca/forums/threads/122439.0

Fast processing
https://army.ca/forums/threads/122358.0

Medical Processing Timeline 
https://army.ca/forums/threads/125927.0

The CAF hiring process?..
https://army.ca/forums/threads/85797.0

Time line for Medical, Merit list, Swearing in and Leaving for BMQ 
https://army.ca/forums/threads/116606.0

Medical Review Board/File Review/Wait Time (Merged)
https://army.ca/forums/threads/13453.125

etc...

If you are applying for Reserves, there are also discussions on how long it takes to get in.

As always, Recruiting is your most trusted source of official, up to date information.

"Unofficial site, not associated with DND or the Canadian Armed Forces."

 
mariomike said:
You are welcome. Good luck.

You may, or may not, also find these discussions interesting and informative,

Length of time till job offer?
https://army.ca/forums/threads/122439.0

Fast processing
https://army.ca/forums/threads/122358.0

Medical Processing Timeline 
https://army.ca/forums/threads/125927.0

The CAF hiring process?..
https://army.ca/forums/threads/85797.0

Time line for Medical, Merit list, Swearing in and Leaving for BMQ 
https://army.ca/forums/threads/116606.0

Medical Review Board/File Review/Wait Time (Merged)
https://army.ca/forums/threads/13453.125

etc...

As always, Recruiting is your most trusted source of official, up to date information.

"Unofficial site, not associated with DND or the Canadian Armed Forces."

Thank You!
 
EastonPacman said:
Thank You!

You are welcome. Good luck.  :)

P.S. I assume you are applying for the Regular Force.

If you are applying for Reserve, we have some very good discussions specific to that process as well.
 
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