The Canadian Grenadier Guards
Unit Identification
NULLI SECUNDUS
“Second to none”
Location
4171 Avenue De l'Esplanade
Montreal, QC H2W 1S9
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Join Our Team
Looking for full-time or part-time work? We are hiring and provide excellent career opportunities. Please do not hesitate to call or email our recruiter who will be pleased to answer any questions you may have and provide direction on how to apply to our Regiment.
Our Team Recruiter
Phone: 514-496-1984, Ext. 235
Email: cgrdemandeenligne@forces.gc.ca
Or contact
Phone: 1-800-856-8488
Find a recruiting centre near you.
When We Train
September to June:
- Tuesday evenings
- 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
- one weekend per month.
Full-time summer employment is available from May to August.
Trades In Our Unit
Equipment
Weapons
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Mission Task
A number of Army Reserve units have been assigned specific Mission Tasks. Members within these units are trained in these specific capabilities and ready to be fully integrated, as a formed entity, into the Regular Force units that they reinforce.
The mission task for our unit is: Public Duties – Our Reserve unit is trained in the conduct of ceremonial duties to provide ceremonial guards and sentries in support of the Government of Canada in the National Capital Region.
Who We Are
The Canadian Grenadier Guards (CGG) is a Canadian Army Primary Reserve infantry regiment belonging to the 34 Canadian Brigade Group, within the 2nd Canadian Division. The CGG is based in the Canadian Grenadier Guards’ Armoury, in Montreal. Established in 1859, it is the Canadian Militia’s oldest infantry regiment. It is a guards regiment that shares responsibility with the Governor General’s Foot Guards for the ceremonial guard at Rideau Hall and on Parliament Hill, in Ottawa. In addition to its ceremonial role, its soldiers train part-time in order to serve in Canadian Armed Forces operations.
The CGG’s mandate is to provide combat-ready infantry deployment troops in accordance with duties assigned by the Department of National Defence. Every summer, the CGG fulfills federal public duties by providing an infantry company to the Ceremonial Guard to perform the Changing of the Guard ceremony on Parliament Hill and sentries to the Governor General’s residence, in Ottawa.
Benefits of Joining
When you join our unit, you will receive competitive pay for your part time or full time work as well as be eligible for on the job training that could benefit you in civilian life. Also, there are medical, dental and educational benefits available to Army Reservists.
Here are all the details:
Command Team
- Commanding Officer - Lieutenant-Colonel Saint-Denis
- Regimental Sergeant-Major - Chief Warrant Officer Gouin
Contact Us
The Canadian Grenadiers Guards
4171 Avenue De l'Esplanade
Montreal, QC H2W 1S9
Phone: 514-496-1984
News
A military mother’s encouragement and pride
Gatineau, Quebec — “I always support him. I’m not crazy about it, but I support him,” says Carole Richer of her son’s military career. Master Corporal Danny Losier of 5e Régiment d’artillerie légère du Canada completed his first deployment in December, 2019, arriving home just in time for Christmas. It was a trying time for Carole, but this mom would never stand in the way of her son.
May 8, 2020
Canadian Army takes top honour in New Zealand resilience challenge
Warrant Officer Etienne Guerin, with 1st Battalion, Royal 22e Régiment, not only completed the Aumangea Programme this past February, but was named Top Volunteer - a title given by both program staff and the other soldiers participating.
April 6, 2020
Canadian Armed Forces and Allies hone joint warfighting skills at computer-assisted Exercise UNIFIED RESOLVE 2020
February 10, 2020 – Kingston, ON – Department of National Defence / Canadian Armed Forces
February 10, 2020
Our History
The official history of the Canadian Grenadier Guards can be found at the Directorate of History and Heritage website.
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