How to Join
The Canadian Forces offer unskilled and skilled jobs open to both men and women. Our selection procedures attempt to ensure that those who are enrolled are suited for both the military and the occupation to which they are assigned.
We are not always able to give you the military occupation for which you may ask. We are limited in both the number of military personnel allowed and the number of positions available each year. Selection is a competitive process; therefore, completion of processing does not guarantee employment.
You may apply and undergo applicant processing in the official language of your choice. The following steps are involved:
Aptitude Testing
Medical Examination
Fitness Evaluation Test
Personal Interview
Please be aware that false, incomplete or misleading statements made by you during the application process could result in denial of enrolment. You should also be aware that processing may be discontinued at any time. Should this occur, you will be informed of the reasons why and advised if, and when, you may re-apply.
Basic Eligibility Requirements
Virtual Guide: Eligibility (0 min 24 sec)
To be eligible for consideration for the Canadian Forces, you must meet the following minimal conditions:
be a Canadian citizen;
Citizens of another country who have landed immigrant (Permanent Resident) status in Canada may also be considered for enrolment when the CF has need of their skill, when the position cannot be filled by a Canadian citizen, and if the national interest would not be prejudiced. However, only under exceptional circumstances will authority be granted to enrol a citizen of another country.
be 17 years of age (with parental/guardian consent) or older;
junior level Military College applicants must be 16 years of age;
you may be enrolled in the Reserves providing you are 16 years of age;
meet the minimum education requirements for your entry plan and/or occupation;
this can vary from Grade 10 (Sec III in Quebec) for combat arms occupations to a university degree for the Direct Entry Officer entry plan.