Pay

Your pay in the Canadian Forces is based on your occupation, rank and years in the rank. For current pay rates click Pay Scale.

Your pay will automatically be deposited into your bank account, on the 15^th and last day of each month. The usual deductions will be made for income taxes, Canada Pension Plan, Employment Insurance and the Forces' Pension.

Pension

We have a very good pension plan. Every member of the Regular Force participates in this plan and is eligible to receive a pension after completing 20 years of service. If you should leave our team before your pension matures, you will be entitled to receive all the money you have contributed. For more info, please click Pension.

Annual Vacation

You may request your vacation at any time, however training and operational requirements come first. You will never loose your days. A member can accumulate up to 25 days throughout his/her employment period. You will be entitled to the following:

Fitness

The Army offers you free gym access to all base gymnasiums, weight rooms, swimming pools and saunas, and training programmes designed by qualified instructors.

Medical and Dental

Your medical and dental care will be free of charge (except orthodontic appliances such as braces). We have insurance plans to which you may subscribe for your family. It will cover hospitalisation (other than ward), prescription drugs, eyeglasses and dental care to name a few. For more info, please click Medical Care

Allowances

All military personnel are entitled to special allowances for special or hazardous duties. Here are a few examples:

• Field Operations Allowance (+/- 15.50$/Day);
• Specialist Allowance (+/- 200.00$/Month); and
• Paratroops Allowance (+/- 195.00$/Month)

Your Family

The Canadian Forces recognizes the contributions and sacrifices made by families and the difficulties that our members face in balancing commitment to country with family life. Furthermore, dramatic changes in the structure, composition and function of families are acknowledged. The Canadian Forces are committed to developing and implementing policies and program initiatives that will enable members and their families to effectively respond to military life. To find out more click Family .

Recreational Facilities

You will also have free use of all base libraries and resources (including internet). You may have access to all base hire pools, which provide tools, equipment and recreational kit for a nominal hire fee. Some bases have car shop, wood working shop, cinema, arena and many more activities.