Working in Europe
BE ADVISED
Employment opportunities are extremely limited in Europe. Spouses must be on the ground and have obtained a legal status stamp to be eligible for a letter of offer for a CAF civilian or Non-Public Fund position.Prepare to work in Europe
Get ready to work in Europe – 3 steps
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Step 1 - Prepare your documents
To get security clearance for work with Military Family Services or PSP, you need to have the following documents ready:
- Copy of passport, SOFA or VISA stamp. You may need to get your stamp once you land in Europe.
- Another form of provincial or federal government-issued photo ID (birth certificate, driver’s licence, photo health card). If you do not have government photo ID, you must provide a third piece of photo ID (such as student card)
- Five years of resident addresses along with proof of address (mail, bill, T4,), exactly five years from the date you complete the form (ex: 24 Oct 2018 back to 24 Oct 2013).
- Proof of relevant education and professional qualifications (transcripts, diplomas, certificates)
- Proof of five years’ previous employment, (work agreements, T4s)
- A list of two references. Reference letters can augment your application.
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Step 2 - Apply for security clearance
Reliability Status is the minimum requirement to work in Europe and Turkey.
- Complete the Reliability Screening Request Form for dependents of Canadian civilian component/CAF members to be eligible to work in Europe.
- Fill out the screening form for the Regional Civilian Personnel Office recruitment drive
- Submit your forms by email to [email protected]
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Step 3 - Get familiar with the application process
Flow chart: The security clearance process
Tipsheet: Create a successful application
Poster: What to expect from a recruitment drive
