Post Secondary Institution of British Columbia (PSIBC)
Canadian Forces
Name of Presenter
Date
>> CANADIAN FORCES ROLES
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Defence of Canada - Sovereignty & Anti-terrorism
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NATO - North Atlantic Treaty Organization (Peacekeeping & peacemaking)
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UN - United Nations (Peacekeeping & humanitarian assistance)
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NORAD - North American Aerospace Defence (US/Canadian partnership)
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Search and Rescue - Missing or distressed Ships, Aircraft, & People
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Aid to the Civil Power - 2010 Olympics, G8/G20 Summit 2010, Oka Crisis
1990, Prison riots / Standoff situations
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Aid to Civil Authorities - Disaster assistance: Haiti (2010), BC forest fires
(2002), Winnipeg floods (2011), Ontario and Quebec Ice storm (1998)
>> COMPONENTS
• REGULAR FORCE
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• Full-Time
• Part-Time
• Salary
• Work within
Canada/Abroad
• PRIMARY RESERVE
• Daily Rate of Pay
Regular
Force
Full Time
Employment
• Variable Engagement
Specific to Occupation
Primary
Reserve
Part Time
Employment
• Local Employment
Officers
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NCM’s
• No Mandatory Contract
68 000
Officers
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NCM’s
35,000
>> OFFICERS vs. NON-COMMISSIONED MEMBERS
Officer:
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University Degree Required
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Leader/Manager
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Decision/policy make
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Overall in command
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Over 30 occupations
NCM’s:
•No prior skills required
•Train as a tradesperson
•Technician/Operator roles
•Progress from subordinate to supervisor
•Over 50 occupations
>> OFFICER ENTRY PLANS
• Regular Officer Training Plan ($)
• Minimum age 16 (under 18 with parental consent)
• Subsidized university education
• Royal Military College or Civilian university
• Aboriginal Leadership Opportunity Year (ALOY)
• Direct Entry Officer
• University degree already completed
• Other opportunities available
•Medical and Dental Officer Training Plans
Regular Officer Training Plan
Four Components
University Education
Military leadership training
Second language training
Athletics and Physical Fitness
>> ROYAL MILITARY COLLEGE
MISSION: Educate and train future
leaders in the Canadian Forces
Located in Kingston, ON and St-Jean, QC
>> ROYAL MILITARY COLLEGE
>> ROTP BENEFITS
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Approximately $1500 / month salary with pay increase every year
Fully subsidized education (Tuition and books)
Employment upon graduation in your chosen occupation
Highly respected degree
After graduation salary starting at $50,000 +
Low student to professor ratio
20 paid vacation days per year
Time in university counts towards pension
Full medical and dental coverage
Valuable leadership and second language training
High level of physical fitness training
>> RMC – MILITARY OCCUPATIONS
•Aerospace Control
•Electrical and Mechanical
Engineering
•Maritime Surface and
Sub-Surface
•Aerospace Engineering
•Engineer
•Air Combat Systems
•Armoured
•Health Care
Administration
•Artillery
•Infantry
•Communications and
Electronics Engineering (Air)
•Intelligence
•Military Police
•Naval Combat Systems
Engineering
•Pilot
•Logistics
•Construction Engineering
•Marine Systems
Engineering
•Signals
>> RMC - DEGREE PROGRAMS
Bachelor of Engineering
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Arts
•Chemical
•Mathematics
•Humanities
•Civil
•Computer Science
•Social Sciences
•Computer
•Chemistry
•Electrical
•Physics or Space
Science
•Military & Strategic
Studies
•Mechanical
•Aeronautical
•Business
Administration
•Psychology
>> ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS - BC
• Bachelor of Science /
Engineering:
– English 12 or French 12
– Math 12 (Pre Calculus)
– (Calculus 12 is desirable)
– Physics 12
– Chemistry 12
– Science applicants can
substitute Biology 12 for
Chemistry or Physics
• Bachelor of Arts:
– English 12 or French 12
– Math 11 (Foundations)
– Math 12 (Foundations) is
desirable
– Chemistry 12 & Physics 12
are also desirable
Academic Grades & Average:
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Given the competitive process applicants typically require an overall 80% average
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No core marks below 70%
>> A TYPICALLY COMPETITIVE APPLICANT
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80% average or better in advanced subjects
Community service/Volunteer work experience
Employment experience
Fitness activities and sports
School or community clubs
– i.e. council, cadets, scouts
• Demonstrated:
– Leadership potential
– Teamwork
– Time management
The life of an officer cadet during the vigorous years at the College is dominated by a program made
up of four interlocking components of achievement: academics, military, athletic and bilingualism.
• Less competitive applicants
may be eligible for a Prepatory
Year offered at the Fort St-Jean,
QC campus. These students are
known as Juniors and after
successful completion of the
Prep year, will continue on with
the 4 year program as a Senior
at the Royal Military College in
Kingston, ON campus.
>> RESERVE ENTRY TRAINING PLAN
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Attend Royal Military College without subsidy nor commitment to the
regular force.
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Moderate fees (approx $6000/yr)
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Same entry requirements as ROTP
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Same training progression as ROTP
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Reserve based salary during summer training
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A degree and commission
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5yr Obligatory Primary Reserve service
>> ROTP – SOME IMPORTANT DATES
• 16 Nov 2012 - Application deadline for Pilot
and AEC due to additional processing
requirements
• 15 Jan 2013 - Application deadline
• 11 Apr 2013 - ROTP/RETP Selection and
offers
Questions
>> NON-COMMISSIONED MEMBER ENTRY PLANS
• Unskilled
• No skills required
• Training at Canadian Forces Bases
• Semi-Skilled
• Trades qualified
• Skilled
• Returning former members
• NCM-Subsidized Education Program
• Civilian Institutions
NCM SUBSIDIZED EDUCATION PROGRAM (SEP)
>> NCM - SEP VIDEO
>> NCM - Subsidized Education Program
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Pays for Specific Technical School diplomas (ie: BCIT)
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Covers all tuition & books
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Receive a salary while going to school
($2751/mth 1st year, $3363/mth 2nd year)
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60% average in core courses required
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Limited trades and diplomas eligible
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Obligatory service (3 to 5 Years) upon completion of
Technical Training
>> NON-COMMISSIONED SUBSIDIZED EDUCATION
Available Occupations for 2012/13
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Aerospace Telecommunication Information Systems Technician
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Vehicle Technician
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Aviation Systems Technician
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Avionics Systems Technician
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Aircraft Structures Technician
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Medical Laboratory Technician
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Medical Radiation Technician
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Cook
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Electronic Optronics Technician
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Medical Technician
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Weapons Engineering Technician
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Marine Engineering Mechanic
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Biomedical Electronics Technologist
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Dental Technician
NCM-SEP Eligibility Requirements
• 17 Years of age
• Education Requirements ( for the Marine Institute)
– will need to meet education requirements of that institute.
• Education Requirements ( for Approved Institute)
– Must receive an unconditional acceptance letter to a CF sanctioned
civilian institute and Program (will need to meet education requirements
of that institute)
Non-Commissioned Members
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OVER 50 DIFFERENT MILITARY
OCCUPATIONS
Armoured, Artillery (Field), Artillery (Air Defence), Infantry, Combat Engineer, Field Engineer Equipment
Operator, Line Maintainer, Naval Weapons Technician, Airborne Electronic Sensor Operator, Flight Engineer,
Intelligence Operator, Meteorological Technician, Search & Rescue Technician, Geomatics Technician,
Aerospace Control Operator, Boatswain, Signal Operator, Aerospace Telecommunications and Information
Systems Technician, Land Communications and Information Systems Technician, Sonar Operator, Naval
Combat Information Operator, Naval Electronic Sensor Operator, Naval Communicator, Naval Electronic
Technician (Acoustic), Naval Electronic Technician (Communications), Naval Electronic Technician (Tactical),
Naval Electronic Technician (Manager), Communicator Research, Marine Engineering Mechanic, Marine
Engineering Technician, Marine Engineering Artificer, Hull Technician, Electrical Technician, Marine Electrician,
Clearance Diver, Clearance Diver Technician, Vehicle Technician, Weapons Technician (Land), Fire Control
Systems Technician, Materials Technician, Aviation Systems Technician, Avionics Systems Technician,
Aircraft Structures Technician, Refrigeration and Mechanical Technician, Electrical Distribution Technician,
Electrical Generation Systems Technician, Plumbing and Heating Technician, Water/Fuels and Environment
Technician, Construction Technician, Construction Engineering Superintendent, Fire Fighter, Medical
Assistant, Operating Room Assistant, Medical Laboratory Technician, X-Ray Technician, Preventive Medicine
Technician, Biomedical Electronics Technician, Health Services Technical Manager, Dental Clinical Assistant,
Dental Hygienist, Aeromedical Technician, Military Police, Court Reporter, Resource Management Support
Clerk, Cook, Steward, Musician, Postal Clerk, Supply Technician, Ammunition Technician, Traffic
Technician, Mobile Support Equipment Operator, Imaging Technician.
>> NON-COMMISSIONED MEMBERS
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No skills or experience required ( leadership, occupation related
experience increases competitiveness)
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17 years old with parental consent
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Canadian Citizen
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Grade 10
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Grade 12 applicants will be more competitive
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Three to five year engagement
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$33,012 1st year starting salary
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$40,356 the following year
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$55,464 at the rank of Corporal
>> REGULAR FORCE BENEFITS
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Medical & Dental plans for member, spouse and children
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20 days paid vacation, 25 after five years service, 30 after 28
years
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Travel opportunities
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Teaches Leadership & Management skills
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Guaranteed employment
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Pension after 25 years service
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SENSE OF PRIDE AND ACCOMPLISHMENT
Primary Reserves
>> PRIMARY RESERVE SUB-COMPONENTS
• Naval Reserve
• Army Reserve
• Air Reserve
• Communications Reserve
• Health Services Reserve
>> THE PRIMARY RESERVES CAN OFFER YOU...
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An excellent way to begin your Military career if you are unsure of
the lifestyle
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Part-time employment,
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One night per week
One weekend per month
Full-time summer employment
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Two weeks to four months
>> PART TIME EMPLOYMENT:
Eligibility Requirements:
• Canadian Citizen
• 17 years (with parental consent)
• 6 x Grade 10 courses completed
>> RESERVE BENEFITS
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No contracts involved
Competitive pay and benefits
Uniforms provided
Medical and dental coverage
Travel allowance
Travel opportunities
Portable Job (a reserve unit in every major city)
>> EDUCATION BENEFITS
EDUCATION REIMBURSEMENT:
• $8000 over career
• Maximum of 50% of Education Expenses, up to $2000, per year
• Must be member of Primary Reserves and Post-secondary Student
>> SELECTION PROCESS
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Application
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Aptitude test
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Medical examination
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Enhanced reliability check
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Interview
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Selection / Offer / Enrolment
>> Basic Military Officer Qualification (BMOQ) and
Basic Military Qualification (BMQ)
Officer – 15 weeks } Reserve training may be shorter
NCM – 14 weeks } Reserve training may be shorter
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Regulations & general service knowledge
Weapons training
First aid & CPR
Navigation - Map & compass
Fitness training
Soldier skills ie. Stalking & Stealth movement
Nuclear, Biological, Chemical Defense
Drill & marching
Dress, discipline & deportment
Teamwork & Leadership
>> HOW TO CONTACT US
1-800-856-8488
www.forces.ca
www.rmc.ca
Your name @forces.gc.ca
Questions