VANGEN 26-26 REL - PO1 and CPO2 (Merit Review Boards)

Cancelled VANGENs: 26-12 Op Phoenix - Advanced Seamanship (22-24 May 2026)[In Person][Overnight] - Updated!

Apply now for an appointment to the rank of PO1 or CPO2!

We're looking for Vanguard's next CPO2s and PO1s that will help lead in the 2026-2027 training year. Successful applicants will be appointed to a role to be determined at a later time. 

Applicant pool 

Those applying for an appointment at the rank of Chief Petty Officer Second Class (CPO2): 

• Must currently hold the rank of PO1

• Must have completed Phase 4

Those applying for an appointment at the rank of Petty Officer First Class (PO1): 

• Must currently hold the rank of PO2

• Must have completed Phase 4

Application process

All those eligible and interested are to provide the following documents in their applications:

• A resume outlining experience and qualifications relevant to the desired rank appointment

• A one-page cover letter outlining why you are interested in the position and how you meet the criteria of the desired rank appointment

• Any relevant supporting documents (optional)  

Documents should be sent to the Board Chair, Lt(N) Cochrane at patrick.cochrane@cadets.gc.ca with the subject line “(CPO2) or (PO1) application – Last name, First name” no later than June 11, 2026, at 2359 hrs. 

Timeline

The timeline for this competition is as follows: 

• Posting date – June 1, 2026 

• Closing date – June 11, 2026 

• Virtual Interviews – June 13, 2026 

• Decisions – June 16, 2026

We pride ourselves on being an accommodating corps. Should you need any accommodations throughout this process please inform the Board Chair at patrick.cochrane@cadets.gc.ca. All accommodations requests will be fulfilled to the best of our ability within reasonable means.

A form has also been set up to collect responses: Merit Review Boards – Fill out form