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Let’s start with the basics. To start a full or part-time career in the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) you must: Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident. Be at least 17 years of age: For enrolment as an Officer, you may be 16* years of age (conditions apply - see link below).
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Before you begin. In order to access the CAF Online Employment Application (OEA) you may either create a GCKey, which uses a Government of Canada credential (User Name and Password that you create), or you may access the OEA through a Sign-in Partner (Government Sign-In by Verified.Me) which uses your online banking information.
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Applicants to the Canadian Armed Forces. From: Office of the National Defence and Canadian Armed Forces Ombudsman. If you are a current or former applicant to the Canadian Armed Forces, we have answers to common questions about the application process and what services are available to you.
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1.In order to undergo applicant processing and be eligible for consideration for the Canadian Armed Forces, we require certain personal information from you.
2.Any personal information supplied by you is collected and used in accordance with the federal Privacy Act. In some cases, information may be disclosed without your consent for purposes not outlined here pursuant to Subsection 8(2) of the Privacy Act .
3.The personal information collected under the Canadian Armed Forces Recruiting program will be used for recruitment and staffing processes and will be filed under Personal Information Bank: Enrolment Bank - Applicants, DND PPU 025. The information file will be retained for three years after its last use, and will be destroyed in accordance with applicable legislation. Only Department of National Defence members and employees who need to know your personal information in order to process your enrolment application will have access to your personal information. If you are enrolled, some of the personal information may be transferred to some or all of the following Personal Information Banks: CF Member Personal Information File, DND PPE 818; Cadet Instructors Cadre Personal Information Bank, DND PPE 822; DND Defence Integrated Human Resource System (DIHRS), DND PPE 805; Unit Personnel Bank, DND PPE 836.
4.The Privacy Act states that you have the right to access your personal information and request changes to incorrect information. Contact your recruiting centre to access your personal information, notify us about incorrect information, or withdraw your application after submitting your information. For more information about your right to access, see the website for the National Defence Director Access to Information and Privacy at http://www.admfincs.forces.gc.ca/aip/index-eng.asp.
1.To be eligible for enrolment in the Canadian Armed Forces, you must meet the following minimal conditions:
- be a Canadian citizen
- be 17 years of age or older (Note 1) (if you are under 18 years of age, Part I will require parental/guardian consent)
- have successfully completed grade 10 - Secondary IV in Quebec (Note 2)
Notes: 1) There are two exceptions. You may apply and be enrolled in the Primary Reserve (if you maintain status as a full-time student) or as a Junior
level Military College applicant at 16 years of age.
Canadian Armed Forces Employment Application Demande d'emploi dans les Forces armées canadiennes. Disclaimer. In order to undergo applicant processing and be eligible for consideration for the Canadian Armed Forces, we require certain personal information from you.
