My Transition Guide: Transitioning from Military to Civilian Life

• A Message from the Chief of the Defence Staff
• PERSONAL INFORMATION
• SERVICE PROVIDERS
• IMPORTANT CONTACT INFO.
• ABOUT THE CANADIAN ARMED FORCES TRANSITION GROUP (CAF TG) 
• INTRODUCTION.
  • What is Transition?
  • Psychological Aspects
    
  • Stages of Change
  • What Can I Expect?
  • Self-Identity
  • Military Culture
  • Family Dynamics and Relationships
  • Build Your Identity and Social Network
  • Talk to Someone
  • Find a Mentor
  • Look After Your Health
• DO NOT
• DO
  • Well-being Framework
    1. Employment or other meaningful activity
    2. Finances
    3. Health
    4. Life Skills and Preparedness
    5. Social Integration
    6. Housing and Physical Environment
  • Transition Model
    • Step 1 - Understand Transition
    • Step 2 - Plan for Transition (Throughout Career)
    • Step 3 - Train for Transition (In-Service and Release Phase)
    • Step 4 - Undergo a Personalized Transition Experience
    • Step 5 - Transition Successfully and Re-Establish in Civilian Life
  • Get the Most Out of Your Transition
  • Transition Checklist
  • In-Service Transition Options
  • Component Transfers
  • The Chain of Command
• RELEASE ADMINISTRATION
  • Release Process
• CAF CAREER TRANSITION SERVICES
  • Enhanced Transition Training
  • Second Career Assistance Network (SCAN) Seminars
  • SCAN Online
  • CAF Career Transition Workshops
  • CAF Long Term Planning (LTP) Seminars
  • Individual Career and Education Counselling
  • CAF Education Reimbursement
• MEDICAL AND DENTAL
  • Release Medical
  • Find a Primary Care Provider
  • CAF Medical Records
  • Release Dental
  • Keeping Fit and Healthy.
  • Tips for Staying Emotionally and Psychologically Healthy
• FINANCES
  • Assessing and Planning Your Financial Situation After Release
  • Canadian Retirement Income Calculator
  • SISIP Financial – Planning and Investment Services
  • SISIP Financial – Life Insurance Services
  • Finding a Home
  • Community Integration
• EMPLOYMENT AND EDUCATION PLANNING
  • Preparation
  • Questions to Think About
  • Job Preference
  • Job Search
  • Employers
  • Taking Charge
  • Skills Commonly Sought by Recruiters
  • Personal Qualities
  • Finding Evidence of Your Skill Rather Than for Your Skill
  • Competencies
  • Competency description
  • Tools to help you in finding employment (Checklist)
  • Military Occupational Structure Identification Code (MOSID)/National Occupation Code (NOC) Equivalency Tool (MNET)
  • Veterans Affairs Canada Education and Training Benefit
  • Veterans Affairs Canada Career Transition Services
• MEDICALLY RELEASING MEMBERS
  • Service Providers Contact Info
  • Introduction to Case Management
  • Canadian Forces Health Services Case Management
  • CAF Transition Unit and Centre Service Coordinators
  • CAF LTD Case Management and CAF VRP Counselling
  • CAF LTD – Income Support
  • CAF Vocational Rehabilitation Program (CAF VRP) – Support
  • Veterans Affairs Canada Case Management
  • Soldier On
  • Operational Stress Injury Social Support (OSISS)
  • Hope Program
• ON-GOING SUPPORT
• ANNEX A – TRANSITION CHECKLIST
• ANNEX B – RELEASE ADMINISTRATOR CHECKLIST
• ANNEX C – CAF MEMBER TRANSITION – AIDE-MEMOIRE FOR UNIT COMMANDING OFFICERS 
  • Annex C - Appendix 1 - Initial Transition Process Commanding Officer Checklist
  • Annex C - Appendix 2 - Mandatory Enhanced Transition Training - Waiver Request

Alternative Format

• My Transition Guide Transitioning from Military to Civilian Life (1.78MB PDF)