Join RCMP: Your Path to Becoming a Mountie
The audio companion to JoinRCMP.ca. Everything aspiring RCMP officers need to know in one place: eligibility requirements, application process, fitness standards, medical exams, online testing, interviews, background checks and Depot training. This podcast breaks down each stage of the RCMP recruitment process with clear, step-by-step guidance designed to help applicants understand what to expect and how to prepare. From initial eligibility checks to final training, you’ll get practical tips, timelines, and insights to navigate the process with confidence. Not affiliated with RCMP.
Episodes
How do you get a vulnerable sector check in Ottawa? In this episode, we explain that Ottawa residents apply online through the Ottawa Police Service at olbc.ottawapolice.ca, with proof of a current Ottawa address. We cover the three check levels, from a basic Criminal Record Check to the Level 3 Vulnerable Sector Check for work or volunteering with children, seniors, or persons with disabilities, who must apply elsewhere if they li...
Peut-on être policier de la GRC dans sa ville natale? Dans cet épisode, on explique pourquoi ce n'est pas possible pour une première affectation : être prêt à déménager n'importe où au Canada est une condition d'emploi obligatoire, et les premières affectations sont attribuées selon les besoins opérationnels, pas les préférences. On parle du Plan d'affectation flexible de 2023, qui permettait de choisir sa province, de son abandon ...
Comment devenir policier à Terre-Neuve-et-Labrador? Dans cet épisode, on explique les deux voies distinctes : la Royal Newfoundland Constabulary, fondée en 1729, qui dessert St. John's, Corner Brook et Labrador City, et la Division B de la GRC, qui couvre les régions rurales de Terre-Neuve et le reste du Labrador. On parle des exigences, des tests et de la formation propres à la RNC, de la candidature à la GRC en sept étapes avec l...
What are the mistakes that sink candidates in the RCMP suitability interview? In this episode, we explain the seven most common ones: not understanding the two-part structure of the Attribute Evaluation Interview and the RMAQ, giving generic examples without measurable results, preparing too few STAR stories when 8 to 10 is best practice, minimizing or hiding anything in the RMAQ, getting defensive under pressure, sharing interview...
Can you serve as an RCMP officer in your hometown? In this episode, we explain why not as a first posting: willingness to relocate anywhere in Canada is a mandatory condition of employment, and first postings are assigned by operational need, not preference. We cover the 2023 Flexible Posting Plan that let graduates choose a province, why it was phased out in July 2025, how you can apply for a transfer after your initial two to thr...
À quoi ressemble une journée type pour un policier de la GRC? Dans cet épisode, on explique pourquoi il n'existe pas de journée type, et ce que chaque quart a en commun : des quarts rotatifs de 12 heures, incluant les nuits, les fins de semaine et les jours fériés, un breffage au début et de la paperasse à la fin. On parle d'un quart aux services généraux en milieu rural, de la patrouille routière et des vérifications du bien-être ...
Qu'est-ce qui apparaît vraiment sur une vérification du casier judiciaire au Canada? Dans cet épisode, on explique que tout dépend du type de vérification, du motif déclaré et de votre dossier. On parle des condamnations, qui figurent sur presque toutes les vérifications, des absolutions inconditionnelles et sous conditions retirées du CPIC après 1 an et 3 ans, des accusations en instance, des dossiers de jeunesse, des ordonnances ...
Where can you get fingerprinted for a certified criminal record check in Canada? In this episode, we explain what RCMP-accredited fingerprinting companies are: private businesses approved to take digital fingerprints and submit applications electronically to CCRTIS in Ottawa. We cover what they can and cannot do, including why vulnerable sector checks must go through your local police, the Canadian Corps of Commissionaires network,...
What does a typical day look like for an RCMP officer? In this episode, we explain why there's no single typical day, and what every shift shares: 12-hour rotating shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays, a briefing at the start, and paperwork at the end. We cover a rural general duty shift, from traffic patrol and wellness checks to domestic calls and collisions, driving 200+ kilometres in one shift, the hours of report wr...
Quelles sont les étapes pour passer d'un compte Emplois GC à la formation des cadets au Dépôt? Dans cet épisode, on explique les sept étapes énumérées par la GRC : la demande en ligne, la présentation sur la carrière et l'évaluation d'entrée, le test de condition physique et l'entrevue d'évaluation des attributs, les formulaires et documents, l'entrevue d'aptitude, les évaluations psychologique et médicale, puis l'enquête sur le te...
What are the steps to go from a GC Jobs account to cadet training at Depot? In this episode, we explain the seven steps the RCMP lists: the online application, the career presentation and entrance assessment, the fitness test and attribute interview, forms and documents, the suitability interview, psychological and medical assessments, and the field investigation for security clearance. We cover the basic requirements, the 14-day d...
Is the RCMP part of the Canadian military? In this episode, we explain why the Royal Canadian Mounted Police is a civilian law enforcement agency—not a branch of the Canadian Armed Forces. Learn how the RCMP’s paramilitary structure differs from the military, the legal authority granted under the RCMP Act, and the force’s primary role in policing, criminal investigations, and public safety. We also compare RCMP tr...
Are the RCMP Actually Soldiers? The Truth Behind the Uniform Despite their military-style ranks, regimented training, and iconic uniforms, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police is **not** part of Canada's military. The RCMP is actually a civilian federal police force governed by the RCMP Act, and their primary mission is law enforcement and criminal investigations. On the other hand, the Canadian Armed Forces operate under the National...
Les résidents permanents peuvent-ils devenir policiers au Canada? Dans cet épisode, nous expliquons comment les résidents permanents peuvent accéder à des carrières dans les forces de l’ordre canadiennes, y compris à la GRC et dans les services policiers municipaux de la plupart des provinces. Découvrez les exigences liées à la citoyenneté, les règles particulières du Québec, le programme DICE de la GRC pour les nouveaux arri...
Can permanent residents join police services in Canada? In this episode, we explore how permanent residents can pursue careers in Canadian law enforcement, including opportunities within the RCMP and municipal police agencies across most provinces. Learn about citizenship requirements, Quebec’s unique rules, the RCMP’s DICE program for newcomers, physical fitness standards, background investigations, and police academy ...
Qu’est-ce qui distingue la GRC des services policiers municipaux et provinciaux au Canada? Dans cet épisode, nous expliquons les principales différences entre la Gendarmerie royale du Canada et les autres agences policières. Découvrez comment la GRC agit comme service fédéral chargé de la sécurité nationale, de la protection des frontières et des grandes enquêtes criminelles, tout en assurant également des services policiers ...
What makes the RCMP different from local police services in Canada? In this episode, we explore the key differences between the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and municipal or provincial police agencies. Learn how the RCMP operates as a federal law enforcement organization responsible for national security, border protection, and major criminal investigations while also providing community policing under provincial contracts. We als...
Peut-on postuler à la GRC en vivant à l’extérieur du Canada? Dans cet épisode, nous expliquons les critères d’admissibilité pour les citoyens canadiens et les résidents permanents souhaitant rejoindre la Gendarmerie royale du Canada depuis l’étranger. Découvrez les règles de résidence, les frais de déplacement pour les entrevues et la formation, les vérifications internationales approfondies des antécédents, les n...
Can you apply to the RCMP while living outside Canada? In this episode, we explain the eligibility requirements for Canadian citizens and permanent residents applying to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police from abroad. Learn about residency rules, travel expenses for interviews and training, extensive international background checks, physical fitness standards, and the financial commitments involved in the recruitment process. We als...
Thinking about becoming an RCMP officer? In this episode, we break down the complete nine-step RCMP recruitment process, from meeting the initial eligibility requirements to graduating from the 26-week Cadet Training Program at Depot Division in Regina. Learn about online assessments, background investigations, suitability interviews, physical and educational standards, and the commitment required to serve anywhere in Canada. We al...
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