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Job Placement Program
The Job Placement Program assists Regular Force members, as well as some Reservists, in getting practical help finding a job. The Program focuses on job-search training, career counselling and job-finding assistance.
Delivered by: Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC)
Eligibility Information
Participants must be one of the following:
- a Regular Force member/veteran who has completed basic training
- a Reservist/veteran who has Special Duty Service or Emergency Service (and who suffers job loss or reduction in pay after this service)
- a Reservist who has completed at least 21 months of full-time service in 24 consecutive months
- a Canadian Forces (CF) veteran who receives Canadian Forces Income Support (CFIS)
- a survivor of a CF member or veteran
- other criteria may apply
Contact Information
- General Inquiries: 1 866 522-2122
Related Information
- In most cases, an application must be made within two years of release from the Forces. This time limit does not apply if applicants receive CFIS.
- Applicants will not qualify for Job Placement if they were released for misconduct or unsatisfactory service.
- In most cases, the Job Placement Program is a one-time benefit.
