OpportunityDo you find it rewarding to help others? Do you enjoy a dynamic workplace with opportunities to travel? A Human Resources Administrator in the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) may be the right fit for you! Human Resources Administrators provide administrative and general human resources support to all military activities. No previous work experience or career-related skills are required. Overview As a Human Resources Administrator, your primary duties include : Human resource administration and servicesAdministration of pay and allowancesManaging automated pay systems and information management systemsMaintenance of personnel recordsTo be eligible to apply to the CAF, you must : Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident living in CanadaBe at least 18 years old (17 years old with parental consent), except : For the paid education programs you may be 16 years old (with parental consent)For the Primary Reserve you may be 16 years old (with parental consent) and must be enrolled as a full-time studentHave completed at least Grade 10 or Secondaire IV in Quebec (some jobs need higher levels of education) Work EnvironmentHuman Resources Administrators are employed at all CAF bases in Canada, on ships, and overseas in support of the Canadian Army, Royal Canadian Navy, or Royal Canadian Air Force operations. They may also serve in special operation units, medical organizations, recruiting offices, schools, reserve units, NATO / UN positions, and other specialized units. Further opportunities are available with embassies in countries where Canada has a military attaché. Basic Military Qualification The first stage of training is the Basic Military Qualification course, or Basic Training, held at the Canadian Forces Leadership and Recruit School in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Québec, or through various training establishments across Canada from Esquimalt, British Columbia, to Halifax, Nova Scotia. This training provides the basic core skills and knowledge common to all trades. One main goal of this course is to ensure all recruits maintain the CAF physical fitness standard; as a result, the training is physically demanding but achievable. Human Resources Administrator TrainingHuman Resources Administrators attend the Canadian Forces Logistics Training Centre in Borden, Ontario. Training consists of 90 days for both Regular and Reserve Forces. The training covers the following topics : Processing CorrespondenceCreating a Unit Personnel FileCreating a Pay FileCreating a Leave RecordProcessing a PostingProcessing Payroll AccuracyProcessing LeaveProcessing a Rank ChangeProcessing a Member’s Terms of ServiceProcessing Medals, Honours and AwardsProcessing Leave AuditModifying a Marital StatusModifying a Dependent Available Specialty TrainingHuman Resources Administrators may be offered the opportunity to develop specialized skills through formal courses and on-the-job training for topics like : Recruiting AdministrationRelease AdministrationDeployed OperationsCompliance and Verification Available Advanced TrainingAs they progress in their career, Human Resources Administrators who demonstrate the required ability and potential may be offered advanced training. Available courses include : Policy, Compensation and Benefits AnalysisCivilian Personnel ManagementMilitary Personnel Management Required Education The minimum required education to apply for this position is the completion of the provincial requirements for Grade 10 or Secondaire IV in Quebec, including : Grade 10 Applied Math (Math 416 or CST 4 in Quebec) English or French at Grade 10 or Secondaire IV levelForeign education may be accepted. Direct Entry PlanNo previous work experience or career-related skills are required. A recruiter can help you decide if your interests and attributes fit. If you already have a university or college diploma, the CAF will decide if your academic program matches the criteria for this job and may place you directly into the necessary on-the-job training program following basic training. Basic training is required before being assigned. Please note that, if successful in the application process, you will be entering service in either the Regular Force (full-time employment) or Primary Reserve Force (part-time employment) of the Canadian Armed Forces as a military member.

• Regular Force : Upon completion of all required training, you will be assigned to your first base. While there is some flexibility with regards to postings (relocations), accommodations can’t always be made, and therefore, you can likely expect to move at some point in your career.
• Primary Reserve Force : You will be joining the Primary Reserve Force through a specific Reserve unit. Outside of training, your chosen Reserve unit will be your workplace on a part time basis, and you will not be obligated to relocate to a different base. As part of the Primary Reserve Force, you typically work one night per week and some weekends with possibilities of full-time employment.To learn more about the various ways to join the Canadian Armed Forces, visit : https : / / forces.ca / en / how-to-join / #wjJoin the CAFTo learn more about becoming a Human Resources Administrator, visit www.forces.ca, talk to a recruiter at a centre near you or call 1-800-856-8488. Explore over 100 different career opportunities at www.forces.ca / en / careers.