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Are cadets paid while they attend training?

While attending the RCMP Academy, cadets will receive the Cadet Recruitment Allowance. The allowance is $500 each week, to a maximum of $12,000 for the 24-week training period. The RCMP also covers the following expenses: travel to Depot, uniform, training courses, room and board.

 

While attending the RCMP Academy, cadets will receive the Cadet Recruitment Allowance. The allowance is $500 each week, to a maximum of $12,000 for the 24-week training period. The RCMP also covers the following expenses: travel to Depot, uniform, training courses, room and board.

When you successfully complete the Cadet Training Program and have been offered employment, you will be engaged (hired) as a regular member constable at an annual salary of $47,393. Normally, within 36 months of service, your salary will increase incrementally to $76,792 annually.

Benefits

This information highlights the benefits available to regular members.

Vacation:

  • 0-5 years: 15 days
  • 5-10 years: 20 days
  • 10-22 years: 25 days
  • 23+ years: 30 days

Pension Plan:

  • 20 years service: retirement with penalty
  • 25 years service: full pension
  • 35 years service: maximum pension

Other:

  • Member Assistance Program
  • Medical and dental plan
  • Family Health Plan
  • Group life insurance (optional)
  • Supplied uniform
  • Clothing allowance (plain clothes duties)