RCMP

[Jamjam]

Hi everyone...

I am wondering at what stage in the application process did you let your boss know that you were applying to the RCMP? I have been with the same employer for seven years, and I want to be as upfront with him as I can be.

[journey2cps-redux]

I let my manager know as soon as I got my package. i didn't want to burn any bridges in case things don't work out. I wanted to know that if something happened at depot (medical defferal, etc) that I would still have a job to come back to. I hoping that I will be able to get a leave of absence from my current job when the time comes.

Thanks for all the support from everyone! If anyone has questions about the interviews, except what are the questions ;D, let me know and I'll answer them as best I can.

[therecruit1]

JAMJAM,

Now that I know my BI has begun I'll inform my managers.

[onedaysoon]

Jam Jam

I am in the same position as you. I am waiting until I know the B I has started. It still alows lots of notice and is safe enough that it won't damage my relationship with my boss.

A good employer will always be happy to see you move forward in life!

Anyone have any suggestions on how to convince your current employer to let you take a leave as opposed to having to quit?

[Climb]

onedaysoon,

Do you have leave of absence programs at work (i.e. through a union)? If so, those may be worth pursuing.

[onedaysoon]

Nope dont have that.. no Union..

I just dont know how to explain that I would like 6 months leave to train for another Job with another employer and that I most likely wont be coming back.

So whats the advantage for the company?

[journey2cps-redux]

Oneday,

I'm in the same kind of situation... I want to take a leave just in case, but there's no guarantee I will get one. I'm hoping that by giving my work notice before hand, they will, hopefully, be accomodating...I've got a request into the Alberta Govt regarding LOA's so when i get some info I'll post it here for everyone. Every prov will be different though....

[Impy]

Speaking as someone who has done a fair amount of hiring and firing, a leave of absence is of little advantage to the company. In this case it would appear as a way of hedging your bet.

That being said, good employers focus on hiring good people. If something happens at depot, and you are 'asked' to leave, and if you were a quality employee before - then you shouldn't have problems.

Your company can't be expected to put their business on hold - just as RCMP applicants can't put their life on hold while going through the process.

[guest]

I think it is all dependant on the quality of work and type of employee you are and how understanding your boss is. I am working for two of the best bosses I have ever had, yet they have always said that they have a business to run and families to feed too. If your position can go unfilled for 6 months then you should be OK. If your position can't go unfilled for 6 months then your boss would have to fill it ASAP. They will want to fill it with the best person for the job so their business doesn't hurt while you are gone. They might have a hard time filling that position with a competent person knowing it might only be a 6 month term position.

On the flip side how many people actually don't make it through depot? One maybe two per troop? I really can't see anyone having a problem like that.

Regarding when to tell your boss.... Again it depends on your employer. How have you been taking off your days to attend all your exams, PARE, physicals, interviews?? I used up my whole years vacation just attending all the "meetings" and "appointments" I had to for my application. Are they getting suspicious? Is your working relationship with your boss starting to change? Mine did. They could tell something was up. I did not tell my employers about my application until I was told by my recruiter/background investigator to get ready you should be gone next month. Even then it is not final until you get the phone call from Regina, regardless of what your recruiter says. Final decision is up to Regina is it not? I was told by my recruiter in Calgary here to get ready. Told work, sold my truck, cashed in RRSP's, started preparing friends and family and then WHAM. Letter from Regina saying thanks but no thanks, try again in 2 years.

I would not give work any more than the 2 weeks you legally require. If you can't give your notice I would not sweat it. I am sure the place you work at is not going to fold in your untimely absence but telling your employer you are actively looking for another job is a fairly good way to ruin your working relationship and potentially change your working atmosphere considering nothing, when it comes to the RCMP is written in stone. Even if you make it to Depot!

[RJB2004]

Guest-guest said:

I would not give work any more than the 2 weeks you legally require.

I'm pretty sure it is not illegal to not give 2 weeks notice. It's just a courtesy. Or it might be in your work contract.. if you don't give notice they withhold your last pay cheque. I have never heard a "Fail to give 2 weeks notice" call dispatched over our repeater.

[Guest from AB]

Civil law not criminal.

[RJB2004]

Obviously.
But only if it is in a contract where you work. Never had been at any jobs I worked at.

[dalex]

Hey everyone,
J2D- Congratulations on you interview ! It's only a matter of time now ! (Again).

Regarding when to tell your employer, I agree with most that after the background investigation has started is probably a safe and practical time.
I have not even told any of my friends yet. I have always been the type of person to hold off on blowing my own horn until I know something concrete. If you tell your employer too soon, and things don't work out with the RCMP, then you run the risk of being labeled as not being a "company guy".

[Guest from AB]

In Alberta, according to the Employment Standards Code, an employee that has been employed longer than 3 months but less than 2 years must give a written notice to their employer at least one week prior to terminating their employment. An employee that has been employed for longer than 2 years must give their employer 2 weeks written notice.

I'm, certain similar laws exist in the other provinces as well.

[rebel2232]

I have to agree with you Dalex. I won't be telling my employer until after the interviews either. I don't want them to be worried that I might or might not be leaving.

I'm just like you, I haven't told all of my friends or even all of my immediate family yet.


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