Candidate assessment process
From: Canada Border Services Agency
Becoming a border services officer (BSO) requires some patience. The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has a very extensive process to make sure we hire the right people with the right skills and experience.
Once your application is successful, find the guidance you'll need to get through the extensive evaluation and training process that follows.
Services and information
Selection steps and timelines
Next steps once your application to become a candidate is accepted.
Physical evaluation
About the Physical Abilities Requirements Evaluation (PARE) and how to prepare.
Entrance exam
How the CBSA administers the entrance exam and sample questions and answers.
Post-recruitment training and development
On-the-job learning requirements for student border services officers.
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