CBSA Border Services Officer Trainee (Developmental) – FB-02

CBSA Border Services Officer Trainee (Developmental) – FB-02

Canada Border Services Agency

Closing date

June 24, 2027 - 23:59, Pacific Time

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Reference number

BSF26J-019776-000031

Selection process number

2026-EA-OIM-FB-02-0010

Location

Various locations across Canada.

Note: It is a condition of employment to accept an assigned posting anywhere in Canada.

You will be asked about your preferred work location(s) during the selection process.

Recruits are trained at the Agency’s primary training centre: the Canada Border Services College in Rigaud, Quebec. Based on operational needs, some training may take place at other CBSA training locations.

All candidates are required to attend an information session, complete an entrance exam, interview, document validation, psychological assessment, attend a Physical Abilities Test information session, complete a medical assessment, Canadian firearms courses, second language evaluation (for bilingual positions only), and a security screening.

Visit our recruitment webpage to learn more about each step: https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/job-emploi/recruitment-recrutement/menu-eng.html

Successful candidates who are accepted as a recruit are invited to complete the Officer Induction Training Program (OITP) which is comprised of:

• Three weeks of facilitated distance learning online; and,
• Fifteen weeks of in-residence training.

Note: The OITP timeline is approximate and may be subject to change.

While participating in the OITP, you are provided a tax-free allowance of $525/week to cover basic expenses. While attending in-residence training at the Canada Border Services College, you are also provided with lodging (room with individual bathroom) and meals.

Learn more about the College experience: https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/job-emploi/recruitment-recrutement/college-eng.html

If you are successful in the OITP, you will report to your assigned port of entry to continue your development as a CBSA Officer Trainee (Developmental) (FB-02) in the Officer Induction Development Program. After a minimum period of 12 months, successful CBSA Officer Trainees (Developmental) will be recommended for promotion to a Border Services Officer (BSO) (FB-03) position, at which time your annual salary will increase to $85,211 to $101,058 (salary under review). If you are working as a bilingual BSO, you will also receive a bilingual bonus of $800 per year.

Salary

$80,344 to $89,462

• under review

Level

FB-02

Who can apply

Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.

Preference will be given to eligible veterans, Canadian citizens and permanent residents over other candidates who are eligible to work in Canada.

Appointments will be made in the order outlined in the Spotlight on Preference for Appointment in externally advertised appointment processes: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/services/appointment-framework/guides-tools-appointment-framework/spotlight-preference-appointment.html

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Equity, diversity and inclusion

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The CBSA is the first point of entry for travellers and goods arriving to Canada. We are, in effect, the face of Canada. The CBSA was established in December 2003. Its creation integrated border functions related to customs, immigration, enforcement, and food, plant, and animal inspection.

The CBSA supports both national security and economic prosperity by preventing the entry of those travellers or goods posing a potential threat to Canada while at the same time facilitating the flow of people and legitimate goods across the borders.

Why work for us? It’s simple. Our mandate is unique. We are a diverse, inclusive and respectful workforce. As one of the largest public service organizations in Canada, we can offer a variety of interesting and challenging opportunities; and we take your professional development to heart.

Are you ready for a career on the frontline?

https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/multimedia/bso/hiring-embauche-eng.html

PERSONAL DECISION POINT

By applying for a CBSA Officer Trainee (Developmental) position, you are confirming that you are willing to accept an invitation to the Officer Induction Training Program (OITP) which includes your assigned duty placement that may be anywhere in Canada.

The CBSA is a national organization with ports of entry located across the country, including some in rural and/or remote communities. While we consider your work location placement preferences when possible, duty placements are based on organizational and operational needs, including language requirements, and cannot be guaranteed.

Successful completion of the OITP is mandatory before you can be appointed to a position. Before you apply, make sure you are genuinely ready to make this commitment both personally and professionally.

Note: These positions do not qualify for flexibility under the Hybrid Work Model.

SECURITY SCREENING

Due to the enforcement role of the CBSA and the sensitive nature of the work that a CBSA Officer Trainee (Developmental) performs, you must obtain and maintain an enhanced secret clearance. The CBSA carefully assesses the integrity of new applicants with regard to security risks. To help you determine whether pursuing this career path is right for you, we strongly encourage you to complete the Personnel Security Screening Self-Assessment Questionnaire before you apply: https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/job-emploi/recruitment-recrutement/qualification-eng.html#a03

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to assess and qualify applicants to participate in the OITP at the Canada Border Services College and participate in on-the-job development.

Applications will be selected from the Public Service Resourcing System inventory periodically, based on the CBSA’s organizational priorities and operational needs to build a diverse and high performing frontline workforce. This includes advancing employment equity representation, supporting employee career transition, and strengthening bilingual capacity to meet service delivery requirements across Canada.

Important messages

When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to an inventory for future vacancies. As positions become available, applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment.

The CBSA uses the self-evaluation tool and Physical Abilities Test (PAT) to assess your physical fitness and your ability to perform physically demanding "use of force training”. The PAT will be performed during the in-residence part of the OITP and is not a pass or fail exercise but simply an evaluation of your level of fitness. If you fall below the minimum standards of the test, your risk of failure or injury in the program increases.

To evaluate your current fitness level and determine how to train and condition yourself to arrive prepared, please visit: https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/job-emploi/recruitment-recrutement/assessment-evaluation/fitness-aptitude/menu-eng.html

YOU ARE READY TO APPLY IF YOU

Are at least 18 years old to participate in the OITP.

Have a secondary school (high school) diploma or equivalency, obtained a satisfactory score on the Public Service Commission (PSC) test approved as an employer-approved alternative, or are willing to write the test coordinated by the CBSA. If you have foreign education credentials, you have obtained proof of Canadian equivalency.

Have a valid, unrestricted driver’s license to legally drive in Canada.

Are willing and able to accept an invitation and make your