Application - How long does it take? (Merged)

[Eric Wang]

My file is currently in Ottawa awaiting for approval. I have been waiting for about 2 weeks now, and I'm curious how long it usually takes until my file comes back to my local recruiting center

 

[mariomike]

I'm curious how long it usually takes until my file comes back to my local recruiting center

See,

How long did it take?
http://milnet.ca/forums/threads/124633/post-1464464.html#msg1464464
LOCKED.

Application Process Samples 
https://army.ca/forums/threads/13064.0
208 pages.

From a Moderator Sticky,

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

From Ask a CAF Recruiter Sticky,

I submitted my application. Whats Next?
http://milnet.ca/forums/threads/118929.0.html

After submitting your application:

        You should receive an email within 5-7 business days after the submission of your online application, giving you further direction on the next steps to take in the application process.

  To ensure that you receive correspondence between yourself and Canadian Armed Forces Recruiting the following is recommended:

•  Adding the email address "@forces.gc.ca" to your Safe Senders list in your email account is recommended, as there have been instances where email communications between Recruiting Detachments and applicants are filtered out and end up in the junk/spam mail folder.
•  Check your junk/spam email folder in case Forces emails continue to be filtered out.
•  Check up on the status of your application every 30 days with the Recruiting Detachment processing your application.
•  Ensure that you are checking the email account that you provided on your application.


If you have applied and have not yet received an email within 10 business days of submitting your online application, or if you would like to know the status of your application, it is recommended that you do the following:

•  Visit the link to our Forces site, ( http://www.forces.ca/en/page/contactus-73 ) and submit a status update request for your application.
•  If you know your application number, include it in the email.
•  If you do not know your application number, ensure you include your first name, last name, date of birth and the postal code of your home address. This will ensure that the recruiter who receives your email can locate your application and provide you with a status update.

As always,  Recruiting is your most trusted source of information.

 

[Ryan_T]

I am reading alot of posts regarding people waiting months to get in to BMQ. So, I am just curious to know if people are selecting those dates or is the military that busy where you have to wait months before going? I am currently waiting for my email/call for my interview to be a sup tech.

 

[mariomike]

I am just curious to know if people are selecting those dates or is the military that busy where you have to wait months before going?

From the Recruiting Sticky,

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

As always,  Recruiting is your most trusted source of information.

 

[JToyts]

I am currently in the process of joining the Forces as a Combat Engineer, Aptitude test passed perfectly, interview and medical were perfect as well, Med tech everything is perfect and it will be processed. Can anyone tell me on average how long I should be receiving a call within and is there any chance that I could possibly not get in with perfect vision, hearing, and no medical problems whats so ever

 

[mariomike]

Can anyone tell me on average how long I should be receiving a call within

For reference, perhaps,

What are the chances and how long on average?

will be merged with,

OP: JToyts
How long did it take?
http://navy.ca/forums/threads/124633/post-1464463.html#msg1464463
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[curtisplug]

So, I'm currently in university getting a degree. I plan to join as an infantry soldier as soon as I am finished next April (2018). I've seen that the recent application stories show a wait time of generally around a year or so, some more some less. In a perfect scenario I would go to the next BMQ after graduating from university. Is there any way I can apply now and get everything (medical, interview, etc) finished with the recruiters waiting until I'm finished for a job offer? Or do I need to try "time" my application? If I turn down a job offer because I'm not quite finished will they be less eager to give a job offer the next time selection occurs?

Thank you,
- Curtis

 

[mariomike]

Is there any way I can apply now and get everything (medical, interview, etc) finished with the recruiters waiting until I'm finished for a job offer? Or do I need to try "time" my application?

Sticky,

TIMINGS - ESTIMATED TIMES FOR_______________ 
http://navy.ca/forums/threads/81054.0

If I turn down a job offer because I'm not quite finished will they be less eager to give a job offer the next time selection occurs?

Declining an offer (merged)
http://navy.ca/forums/threads/104645.25
3 pages.

As always,  Recruiting is your most trusted source of information.

 

[curtisplug]

Thanks! Looks like the best idea would be to apply in a month or two, and then if I get through the process early and get a job offer, ask them for a deferral to a later date.

 

[mariomike]

Thanks!

You are welcome. Good luck. 

 

[Danislav]

So to give a little of history about my self
Im Kurdish from Iran. I moved to Turkish Kurdistan when I was 5 and lived there until the age of 10.
I moved to Canada when I was 10 and now I am 18 (will be my 8th year in Canada this year)
I can speak 4 languages fluently (Kurdish, Persian, Turkish, and English) and will start studying a new language this week
Im still in high school and will be finishing early January (2018)

I want to go for Infantry but it is not on the demand list, I wanted to know what are the chances of getting in and also when I should start my application. I was thinking of this summer (July) since I will start working out and will be more fit by the time the interviews and such come up. I cant go to BMQ until 2018, the recruiter told me its not a problem as long as I tell them that during the interview but I just wanted to know how long in total it will take to be given the offer of infantry or should I  instead apply for a job in demand.

And also does the amount of languages I speak help my chances of getting hired for the infantry position to go up.

PS I am a citizen and have been one for about 4 years

Im really excited to finish school and get into the army especially infantry, it has been my dream since childhood and will be working my hardest all of this summer at the gym to be physically in shape

Edit: I live in Toronto, Ontario 

 

[kratz]

This is an unofficial forum. Your best answers are through your recruiting centre.

To answer many of your questions read these threads:
- Application Process Samples, and
- Common Recruiting Process Threads

Your language profile will assist your career, once you are in the CAF, but it does not influence much while applying.

Use Google to search for answers,  "site:navy.ca [insert question]"

 

[Partrees]

Hello,

Awesome to hear that you're looking at getting into the CF as well! I am in the process right now of completing the application and such and figured I would help you out a bit.

It will obviously change a bit for you compared to me, as I am in Edmonton. But as a general rule of thumb, I was told about 8 - 12 months is pretty standard from initial application to deployment for BMQ. These are just averages and it does change depending on your Recruiting Center's personnel as well as the demand for the jobs you applied for, and how many other applied for the same things. There are a lot of things that go into it, hence why the link that people give says that it depends on the person for a number of factors. But, so long as you have everything in good standing and don't need anything further to check for when it comes to security checks or medical evaluations, you should be in within about a year.

Hope this helps!

 

[FlyLikeAnEagle]

So, i just talked to the PO2 and he told me that all my checks (liability, reference, educational, et al) are done and i'm in the running for my trade. I know everyones different (is that anti-politically correct..hard to tell these days) but approximately how long do members typically wait for the call?

Thanks.

Ps...is this what you call "merit listed" or did i swing and miss?

Gracias

 

[mariomike]

  approximately how long do members typically wait for the call?

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

Application Process Samples 
https://army.ca/forums/threads/13064.0
213 pages.

is this what you call "merit listed" or did i swing and miss?

I see that a lot on here but have no clue as to what that is. Can someone help me?

Merit List Mega Thread of Questions 
https://army.ca/forums/threads/12776.100
11 pages.

As always,  Recruiting is your most trusted source of information.

 

[smfm4]

Hi There,

My partner sent in his Royal Canadian Navy application back in February. Is it typical for the application process to take this long considering we're now in July? He's been informed by his references and current employer that they have been contacted (all noting they gave excellent references) but still has not heard anything. No yay or nay.

He contacted the recruitment officer he was originally connected with about a month ago who noted they would put in an inquiry but he still has not heard anything.

Any thoughts on what the hold up might be in a case like this? What are some things that can hold up the application process?

Any advise or information would be greatly appreciated

-SM

 

[Falsey87]

I applied in March of last year, still in the process (end of it, next step is BMQ date). While there was a hold up with some of the papers they requested me, it just goes to say that there's a reason the process takes so long.

They want to make sure the applicant is a good fit in the family, and that it's not just a ''the hell with it ill just join the army'' impulsion. At least, that's what i like to tell myself  ;D

Tell him to soldier on, supply what they ask and eventually, if his desire is truly to get in the Canadian forces he'll get in. That's the ride i took.  8)

 

[mariomike]

What are some things that can hold up the application process?

Everyone entering the Recruiting Process to join any Element of the Canadian Forces, Regular or Reserves is an individual.

Timings for each individual going through the process will be different and there is no control on how long the following will take:

Medical reviews.

Enhanced Reliability Checks.

BackCheck.

The complete application process will vary in length depending on many factors.  Those who are in perfect physical condition, perfect health, no Criminal Record, good Credit Rating, good education credentials, good references, good marks on the CFAT, and fill the major criteria to join the CF will progress faster than those who may have a problem or two in those matters.  There is no guaranteed time that any part of the process will be completed.

 

[smfm4]

Thank you for the info. He's supplied all the necessary paperwork and they have not requested anything further. I spoke with a recruiter and they mentioned that if his references have been called, it means the process is moving forward. I guess we just didn't realize it would take this long. Two of the recruiters he initially spoke with said that from submission of application to offer letter for entrance into Basic Training in Quebec can take as little as 2 months. They even said he was a good candidate and as long as he hadn't committed a crime recently (he hasn't, or ever for that matter) the process should move quite quickly.

 

[mariomike]

Thank you for the info.

You are welcome. Good luck.