WANTED: HIGH-CALIBRE STUDENTS
Unique Responsibilities – Meaningful Careers – Excellent OpportunitiesA quality education is the foundation for the future, but not everyone can afford one. The Canadian Forces (CF) can help ensure that you get the education you want.
Benefits at a Glance
- Fully funded tuition, books, and academic equipment
- Guaranteed job upon graduation
- Salary while attending school
- Degree from an accredited university or college
- Free skills training
- Highly transferable skills
- Paid annual vacation
- Full medical and dental benefits
Download the PDF document to learn more about the Canadian Forces Regular Officer Training Plan (ROTP) – the first step towards your university education and a job as an Officer in the Canadian Forces.
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On this page:
- Regular Officer Training Plan
- Royal Military College of Canada – Kingston, Ont.
- Royal Military College Saint-Jean – Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Que.
- Military Training and Service Commitment
- Getting Started
- Other Subsidized Officer Training Plans
- Officer Jobs
Regular Officer Training Plan
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Regular Officer Training Plan The ROTP trains leaders in the Canadian Forces. Successful applicants enter the Canadian Military Colleges (CMCs) as an Officer Cadet, and attend either the Royal Military College (RMC) of Canada in Kingston, Ontario, or the Royal Military College (RMC) Saint-Jean in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec.
If there are more applicants to the ROTP than the Colleges can accommodate, or a student’s preferred programme of study is not offered through the CMC system, students may be subsidized to attend another Canadian university.
Royal Military College of Canada – Kingston, Ont.
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RMC of Canada is a top-ranked university that combines practical experience with higher education. At RMC, academics, leadership, athletics, and bilingualism are integrated into each day and all aspects of your education.
If you like challenges and hard work, if you want to develop your leadership skills and athletic abilities, and are looking for an enriching university experience that leads to an exciting career as an Officer in the Canadian Forces, then RMC of Canada is right for you.
Benefits at a Glance
- Complete intramural sports program
- Extensive recreational facilities
- Superior training facilities
- Highly skilled professors
- Life-long friendships
- Personal development opportunities
RMC of Canada offers 20 degree programmes in Arts, Science, and Engineering. As a foundation for academic excellence, all undergraduate students are required to complete the core curriculum
Core Curriculum – Expand your liberal arts, science, and military education
Bachelor of Arts – Gain practical communication and critical thinking skills
Bachelor of Science – Explore fascinating facets of science
Bachelor of Engineering – Apply scientific knowledge to practival use
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Royal Military College Saint-Jean – Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Que.
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RMC Saint-Jean ensures the smooth transition of selected officer cadets from high school to university education by providing pre-university, and college-level programmes, as well as the first year of university studies. The programmes are harmonized with those at RMC of Canada and the principles of academics, leadership, athletics and bilingualism are integrated into all aspects of your education.
Preparatory Year
This academic year is designed for students from across Canada who demonstrate strong academic ability but are missing prerequisites for direct admission to First Year. Following successful completion of Prep Year, students typically begin their undergraduate degree at RMC Saint-Jean.
Prep Year is equivalent to grade 12 in most provinces, and the first year of college-level studies (CEGEP) in Quebec. The CEGEP programme is the normal entry point into the Canadian Military Colleges (CMCs) for Quebec high school graduates.
First Year
This academic year is designed to provide the same university-level programmes offered at RMC of Canada. Students who complete First Year at RMC Saint-Jean continue toward an undergraduate degree beginning in the Second Year at RMC of Canada. Those who complete both Prep Year and First Year at RMC Saint-Jean may be eligible to receive a diploma of college studies from the province of Quebec. Each programme is offered in both official languages.
Benefits
- Low student-teacher ratio
- Superior physical fitness programme
- High-quality teaching
- Experienced military team
- Wide range of leadership activities
In preparation for continued university studies at RMC of Canada in Kingston, students select either the Social Sciences programme or the Science programme. The two programmes share core courses, and are supplemented with programme-specific courses.
Core Curriculum
Social Sciences programme for a degree in Arts
Science programme for a degree in Science or Engineering
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Military Training and Service Commitment
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ROTP participants attend university during the school year, and are required to attend Basic Military Officer Qualification course or military training during the summer months.
The first part of the Basic Military Officer Qualification revolves around leadership potential and motivation. The second part focuses on the knowledge and skills necessary to be a leader in the military.
Military training is specific to each job.
Graduates serve a minimum of 5 years in the CF after graduation.
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Step 1 is to determine whether or not you meet the basic eligibility requirements of military service. You must be:
- A Canadian citizen
- At least 16 years of age on January 1 in the year the application is made
If you meet the basic requirements, Step 2 is to apply to the CF position of your choice. You can apply either online, in person, or by mail.
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Other Subsidized Officer Training Plans
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In addition to the Regular Officer Training Plan, there are a number of subsidized training plans for certain officer occupations:
- The Commercial Aviation Management Program
- The Dental Officer Training Plan
- The Medical Officer Training Plan
- The Continuing Education Officer Training Plan
- The Subsidized Masters Program in Social Work
The Canadian Forces subsidize university education leading to the following officer jobs:
- Aerospace Control Officer
- Aerospace Engineering Officer
- Air Combat Systems Officer
- Armour Officer
- Artillery Officer
- Communications and Electronics Engineering (Air) Officer
- Construction Engineering Officer
- Dental Officer
- Electrical and Mechanical Engineering Officer
- Engineer Officer
- Health Care Administration Officer
- Infantry Officer
- Intelligence Officer
- Logistics Officer
- Marine Systems Engineering Officer
- Maritime Surface and Sub-Surface Officer
- Medical Officer
- Military Police Officer
- Naval Combat Systems Engineering Officer
- Personnel Selection Officer
- Physiotherapy Officer
- Pilot
- Public Affairs Officer
- Signals Officer
