matt031 said:
I just completed my university and have been told that I am not entitled to a full posting. I have been told that I will get a prohibited posting until my trade course is complete. I believe that my PSO from 4 years ago told me that I would get a full posting when I was done school because of the prior service and being trade qualified. I have 14 years in already and I was expecting a full posting with my family especially since my trades course will likely not be happening for a year or so. Does anyone know if that information is accurate and I am entitled to a full cost move when I complete my degree? If so is there somewhere that states that?
Thank you.
Some of the trades have short courses at the start which are prohibited postings for everyone; think it depends on how long they expect you to be at a certain location. For example, some navy trades do a short 3 month course in Victoria before going to Halifax or staying in Victoria for longer trade courses. Normally once that was done and they were posted to your more long term location the restriction would be lifted (which if you are staying in location may just be an amendment saying you are now entitled to the full relocation benefits)
For the ref though you want to refer to the CBIs; they are the go to for all things financial. Chapter 208 deals with relocation, and provided the link below. The key for this one would be tied to what is allowed for someone who has reached OFP, which is defined as;
operationally functional point (OFP)
means the point when a member completes all qualifications required for their first employment in the military occupation for which they most recently enrolled, re-enrolled or transferred to the Regular Force.
(amended by TB, effective 19 April 2021)
https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/corporate/policies-standards/compensation-benefits-instructions/chapter-208-relocation-benefits.html
When I used to be an instructor, UTPNCMs used to get the full HRGS move (as they had completed their OFP on their first trade) but that may have been updated with new direction when it was amended by TB. For DEOs our first move was under the HG&E program, which effectively has 95% of the same benefits, and was administered via the BOR instead of Brookfield. (side note; was the smoothest move I've had). At the time RMC had HRGS moves even though they hadn't reached OFP, so there was some internal updates to the application of the policy as well.
There is probably some specific clarification on this in some kind of admin order but know it's one of those things that has been grieved a few times. Sure some of the admin gurus on here could clarify what the current policy is and provide the specific ref to back it up. Anyway, I'd ask for clarification with that including a specific policy, as the whole idea of tying the additional benefits to OFP was to save a bit of money on moving people before they are actually employable.
Your actual posting message will have a specific para on it with the move entitlement though, so don't just take someone's word of it. If you had gotten out and re-enrolled as an officer under a different entry plan, probably changes things, but for programs like UTPNCM or CFR would be pretty surprised if that resulted in a reduction of entitlements for moves.
