How to Apply for Canadian Armed Forces Online Employment
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. In either case you will be required to access the OEA through your GCKey, or Sign-in Partner, in addition to creating and utilizing login information for the OEA.
Whether you choose to utilize GCKey or use a Sign-in Partner, and when you create your OEA profile:
- Select login information and password hints that you will remember
- Use a valid email address that you currently have access to
- Do not divulge or share your login information with anybody
- Do not save your login or access information to a public computer
- Ensure that you logout after every session and do not leave your application open if you are away from your computer
- Use the same sign in information you use for other online services (for example, online banking)
- None of your information will be shared with us. Your Sign-In Partner will not know which government service you are using.
- You will temporarily leave this application to use your Sign-In Partner
- Sign in with a GCKey user ID and password if you don’t use a Sign-In Partner.
- Register for a GCKey user ID and password if you don’t have one.
Canadian Army Recruitment 2023/2024 Process
The Canadian Army generates well-trained and well-led soldiers that can meet today’s operational challenges. Soldiers develop their skills during exercises and at a number of training centres and schools located across the country. Practice makes perfect! Canadian soldiers develop their skills during exercises, which are simulated operations. Throughout the year, the Canadian Army conducts numerous exercises to ensure our soldiers are always ready for future operations.
The Canadian Army plays a vital role in protecting the interests of Canadians both at home and abroad. From Arctic sovereignty patrols to disaster response, from humanitarian support to combat operations, the Canadian Army is ready to serve and stands on guard to protect all Canadians.
The Canadian Army generates well-trained and well-led soldiers for domestic and international operations which are carried out by the Canadian Joint Operations Command.
The Canadian Army Doctrine and Training Centre (CADTC) is an important part of Army Headquarters. This formation is headquartered in Kingston, Ontario, and controls all individual and collective training activities for the Army. It has several components located in various locations;
- Canadian Forces Base Gagetown, New Brunswick
- Canadian Army Command and Staff College, Kingston, Ontario
- Canadian Manoeuvre Training Centre, Wainwright, Alberta
Canadian Army Recruitment Online Application & Procedures – Check Details
Join the Regular Force (Full-Time)
Members of the Regular Force serve full time protecting Canada and defending our sovereignty. They contribute to international peace and security and work with the United States to defend North America. They are ready to respond at a moment’s notice to threats, natural disasters or humanitarian crises at home and around the world.
Join the Reserves (Part-Time)
Members of the Reserve Force serve part time in the CAF. Their main role is to support the Regular Force at home and abroad. Reservists typically serve one or more evenings a week and/or during weekends at locations close to home. Some Reservists may volunteer to be deployed on operations, if there are positions available.
