July 24, 2015 – Ottawa, Ontario – Transport Canada
As part of the government’s continuing support of our men and women in uniform, the Honourable Lisa Raitt, Minister of Transport, today announced that Transport Canada is participating in the Canada Company Military Employment Transition (MET) Program.
MET is a collaborative initiative between Canada Company, the Department of National Defence (DND) and Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC) that supports the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members and Veterans transitioning to civilian careers.
On July 1, 2015, Transport Canada launched its participation in the MET program with a career opportunities landing page on the MET Program website. This page is available to 3,800 CAF members and Veterans registered within the MET Program. This is a unique opportunity for CAF members and Veterans who have a wide variety of specialized skills that meet the requirements of some Transport Canada positions. With Transport Canada presently facing challenges in recruiting seafarers due to shortages in the industry, for example, the MET is a valuable tool to help fill naval architecture and electrical engineering positions within the department’s Marine Safety and Security group.
This a pilot program for the department with the opportunity to expand participation more broadly throughout Transport Canada’s programs.
Zach Segal
Press Secretary
Office of the Honourable Lisa Raitt
Minister of Transport, Ottawa
613-991-0700
Media Relations
Transport Canada, Ottawa
613-993-0055
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