Canada Hiring 2026: CBSA Border Officer Events in November
Canada hiring 2026: CBSA is recruiting border services officers at November job fairs and online sessions, with trainee pay from $80,344 a year.
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- The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has listed nine recruitment events for border services officers (BSOs) in November and early December 2026.
- In-person stops include Chatham-Kent (3 Nov), Windsor (25 Nov) and London, Ontario (26 Nov).
- Free online sessions target the Prairies, Northern Canada, Southern Ontario and a national audience.
- Officer trainees earn $80,344–$89,462 a year, rising to $86,915–$103,079 as a trained BSO.
| Country | Canada |
|---|---|
| Organization | Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) |
| Official source | Canada Border Services Agency – Recruitment events ✓ cbsa-asfc.gc.ca |
Job seekers following Canada hiring 2026 have a well-paid public service career to look at this month. The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has published a list of nine recruitment events for border services officers (BSOs), running from 3 November to 2 December 2026. The agency updated its recruitment events page on 30 October.
Border services officers work at airports, land crossings, ports and mail centres, checking travellers and goods coming into Canada.
In-person job fairs
| Date | Event | Place |
|---|---|---|
| Tue 3 Nov, 3pm–7pm ET | Chatham-Kent education and training fair | John D. Bradley Convention Centre, Chatham, ON |
| Wed 25 Nov, 1pm–6pm ET | Windsor Regional Employment Training Fair | Caboto Club, Windsor, ON |
| Thu 26 Nov, 11am–2pm ET | Black Community Employment and Empowerment Services job fair | Covent Garden Market, London, ON |
Online information sessions (MS Teams)
| Date | Session | Who it is for |
|---|---|---|
| 10 and 26 Nov | Indigenous recruitment, Northern Canada | Indigenous applicants interested in northern postings |
| 13, 20 and 27 Nov | Bilingual recruitment, Prairies | Bilingual applicants for AB, SK, MB or NWT |
| 17 Nov and 1 Dec | Indigenous recruitment, Prairies | First Nations, Inuit and Métis applicants |
| 18 Nov and 2 Dec | Women in the Prairies | Women applicants |
| 19 Nov | Southern Ontario | Applicants for Southern Ontario posts |
| 24 and 25 Nov | National BSO session | Everyone (English or French) |
Each online session has room for 300 people, and registration closes 24 hours before it starts.
Pay and benefits
Figures below come from the CBSA's official BSO job description page.
| Stage | Level | Annual salary |
|---|---|---|
| Officer trainee (at the CBSA College) | FB-02 | $80,344 – $89,462 |
| Border services officer | FB-03 | $86,915 – $103,079 |
Trainees get paid accommodation, meals and a living allowance during college training. Officers join public service health, dental, disability and pension plans, and bilingual posts may pay a bonus.
Main requirements
- Willing to relocate anywhere in Canada, including rural and remote areas
- Ready for shift work, overtime, weekends and holidays
- A valid, unrestricted driver's licence
- Willing to wear a uniform and carry defensive equipment
- Strong judgement, integrity and writing skills
Check the CBSA's "find out if you qualify" page for full eligibility rules before you apply.
How to apply
Register for an event through the official CBSA recruitment events page. The same CBSA careers section explains the assessment process and how to apply for the BSO job.
What it means for job seekers
- Strong starting pay. Even trainees earn over $80,000 a year.
- Be ready to move. Postings can be anywhere in Canada.
- Bilingual candidates are in demand, especially in the Prairies.
- Attend a session first. It is the easiest way to ask recruiters about tests and timelines.
Also see the Base Gagetown civilian job fair and 24 Edmonton employers hiring in November.
More openings: all Canada jobs
Frequently asked questions
How much does a CBSA border services officer earn?
Trainees (FB-02) earn $80,344–$89,462 a year. Trained officers (FB-03) earn $86,915–$103,079, plus a bilingual bonus in some posts.
When are the CBSA recruitment events?
Between 3 November and 2 December 2026, including fairs in Chatham-Kent, Windsor and London, Ontario, and several MS Teams sessions.
How do I join a CBSA online session?
Register through the link on the CBSA recruitment events page. Sessions are capped at 300 people and registration closes 24 hours before each one.
What are the main requirements?
You must be willing to relocate anywhere in Canada, work shifts and overtime, hold a valid driver's licence and carry defensive equipment.
Apply only on the official site.
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