Finally, some information

In utter frustration, I called Staffing Branch today to find out what was going on with my file... two months since the last of my field enquiries were completed, three months since the last of my medical appointments.

It turns out that my file is still creeping ahead in the process, as of this morning, they were waiting on just one detachment to get off their butts (the exact words of the Recruiting officer) and send in my file... the detachment in question had to do one employment check and one charachter reference (one and the same person, in fact) they have also missed their deadline (called a "Diary Date" in RCMP parlance) twice.

In addition, Health Services Branch has not yet cleared me medically yet either. Three months? OMG, I know people like to go on vacation in the summer, but a little bit better pace could be reasonable to expect, considering that the Edmonton Police Service averages under three months from initial application to acceptance. Ask me how I know... I went and asked their recuiting people! I did toy with the idea a bit, but I've decided to stay with the RCMP process to the end.

The bottom line? If everything goes smoothly and Staffing opens their mail Monday morning to find my last background checks and medical both waiting for them, I will be in Regina come the first or second week in December. Maybe a little earlier, particularly if I can get myself organized and ready to go in case there is an extra spot in an earlier troop. But at least I have a target to work towards now!