nige1521

I agree, there is no mention anywhere on the BC Transit website about international recruitment. The PR/Citizen criteria is just a standard minimum requirement for a career with them.

So, until one of those UK/international officers receives a reply from them, it is unknown whether or not they'll be sponsored for PR or responsible for obtaining a visa by another route.

Nige

jim2001

So I got a reply from the Transit Police,

'Thank you for your interest in the Metro Vancouver Transit Police application process. http://www.transitpolice.bc.ca/

We apologize for any delays in our response. This initiative, in accepting applications from serving Police Officers from the United Kingdom or the United States of America, is a new process for the Transit Police and we wanted to ensure we could provide applicants with the attention they deserve.

As such, we are currently working with Government of Canada's department of Citizen and Immigration Canada to ensure a smooth transition during the Permanent Residency process.

Our aim is to have a thorough information package available by the end of February 2013. This package should satisfy any inquiries you may have regarding the application process; training requirements; the Justice Institute of British Columbia; Government of British Columbia Police Services Division.

We appreciate your patience as this process is developed and again thank you for your interest'.

Philbo2005

So did I, identical to above! Interesting they are looking at USA too... Will wait and see, not going to get over excited...

foregonereality

I've sent an e-mail to them. Hopefully they may entertain applications from Ireland too. Edmonton and Calgary were all for it - but I won't hold my breath.

Philbo2005

Anyone BTP here?

Livinthegoodlife

Steve is right. Vancouver Transit are recruiting at the moment but I am not sure if they are offering to assist with immigration in anyway. I am ex- met but have been with Vancouver Police for just over eight years.
The door closed on the overseas recruiting for the VPD a number of years ago and about 25 ex brit cops managed to squeeze in before the door slammed shut.
The pay in Transit is very good with lots of overtime but the job is not exactly enthralling. However it would be a fantastic way to get your foot in the door if you are successful. Many people to a few years with Transit and then try and transfer to one of the other departments.
You could also check with some of the other municipal departments around Vancouver,
New Westminster PD
Delta PD
Port Moody PD
Abbotsford PD

If you can get here do it. It is one of the most beautiful places on earth and absolutely awe inspiring. I have to pinch myself everyday!!!

stewie_griffin

My squadmate is ex-BTP. The other is ex-GMP.

WBA05

I work for BTP but in a police staff role as apposed to being a PC

Livinthegoodlife

I doubt very much that Vancouver Transit with be assisting with any applicants PR status. A similar thing was tried about nine years ago for Brits coming out to Vancouver Police. I know that Calgary PD managed to have something in place to speed up applications but you have to remember that every province has its own Government and they are very different.
The best that they were doing here in Vancouver was is you were successful through the selection process then they would provide you with a letter of conditional employment which you could then forward to Canadian Immigration for their review. It was hoped that this would speed up your application and in some cases I am sure it did.
I can only advise you if that you are really serious about coming to Canada is to get your PR application in asap. It is highly unlikely that you will even be considered for a police position in Canada unless you are already in the PR application process.

jim2001

Any updates so far?

nige1521

Hi all!

Just a quick update from Edmonton Police. We had a presentation on parade from EPS Recruiting yesterday and have confirmed that international recruitment will not be re-visited unless the applicant is already a Citizen or has PR.

Nige

foregonereality

What's interesting here is that Vancouver Transit Police informed me that they'd have a detailed information package prepared by the end of March. We might hear something as to what they want re: international recruitment in the near future.

Anyone have any updates?

Littleplod

Good evening,
I just noticed your thread on a google search and had to find out more!
As a serving police officer with 10 years service, I have been looking to emigrate to Canada for years, missed the last recruitment drive due to serious ill health, now I'm eager to emigrate!
The Parents are PR holders but I can't get in cos no job can't get job as don't have PR you know the story!
If anyone hears of a new recruitment drive in the offing is be very grateful for a heads up!
Cheers, D.
D

jim2001

We did receive an email from Vancouver Transit Police stating they would have a info pack for Overseas Recruitment ready for the end of Feb, no sign of it yet and it's been quiet since so who knows what's happening.

Littleplod

Cheers Jim,

Had a look at their website could not see a contact email for their recruitment dept, I was going to email them with my cv. Any chance of passing it on to me?
D.