The Canadian Scottish Regiment (Princess Mary's)
Unit Identification
DEAS GU CATH
Ready for the Fray
Locations
Bay Street Armoury
715 Bay Street
Victoria, BC V8T 1R1
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Brigadier D. R. Sargent Armoury
709 Nanaimo Lakes Road
Nanaimo, BC V9R 7E3
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Seal Bay Armoury
2000 Waveland Road
Courtenay, BC V9J 1X8
Related Links
Bay Street Armoury
Brigadier D. R. Sargent Armoury
Seal Bay Armoury
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
Name: Sgt David Coull
Phone: 250-363-8153
Email: esqcscotrrecruiting@forces.gc.ca
Or contact
Phone: 1-800-856-8488
Contact a recruiting centre near you.
When We Train
September to June:
- Wednesday evenings
- 6:30 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
- Infantry Officer
- Infantry Soldier
- Supply Technician
- Financial Services Administrator
- Human Resources Administrator
- Chaplain
- Musician (Pipes and Drums)
Equipment
Weapons:
- C6 7.62-mm Medium Machine Gun
- C7A2 5.56-mm Automatic Rifle
- C9 5.56-mm Light Machine Gun
- Browning 9-mm Pistol
- Carl Gustav Recoilless Rifle
- Remington Shotgun
- Hand Grenades
- M230 Grenade Launcher
Vehicles:
- Light Support Vehicle Wheeled (LSVW)
- Medium Support Vehicle System (MSVS)
- Militarized Commercial off-the-self (MilCOTS) Pickup
- Civilian pattern vehicles for specific tasks
Who We Are
The Canadian Scottish Regiment (Princess Mary's) is a Primary Reserve infantry regiment of the Canadian Army based on Vancouver Island in British Columbia.
The regiment is located in Victoria, Nanaimo, and Courtenay, British Columbia. It is part of the 3rd Canadian Division's 39 Canadian Brigade Group, which commands all army reserve units in British Columbia. One of four infantry regiments in British Columbia, the Canadian Scottish is the largest reserve unit in Western Canada.
As a light infantry regiment the regiment trains in raids, reconnaissance patrolling, ambushes, amphibious operations and airmobile operations. The unit also trains to meet the realities of the "Three Block War" – warfighting, peacekeeping, and humanitarian support.
The Canadian Scottish Regiment is a distinguished infantry regiment dating its roots back to the early 1900's. The regiment bears 42 battle honours, some close to a century old. The unit is proud of its heritage and traditions and of its four members who have received the Victoria Cross (VC), the highest military decoration for bravery and courage.
Soldiers from the Regiment have served in modern day operations with the United Nations and NATO in the Middle East, Cyprus, the Balkans, Africa, Afghanistan, Iraq and Latvia.
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:
- Serve part time in the CAF
- Competitive pay
- On the job training
- Medical and dental benefits
- Paid education
Command Team
- Commanding Officer - Lieutenant-Colonel W.S. Cessford, CD
- Regimental Sergeant-Major - Chief Warrant Officer G.S. Newcombe, CD
Contact Us
The Canadian Scottish Regiment (Princess Mary's)
Bay Street Armoury
715 Bay Street
Victoria, BC V8T 1R1
News
1 Service Battalion salutes Army aviators
Edmonton, Alberta — A historic uniform on display at the headquarters of a Canadian Army logistics unit is a reminder of a time now past, when Army members could earn wings.
April 17, 2020
Ninety seconds, $50,000: Artillery Museum wins medals at auction
Shilo, Manitoba —It wasn’t Christmas, but Royal Canadian Artillery (RCA) Museum director, Andrew Oakden, received a special gift: medals once worn by legendary artillery officer Major-General Tom Strange.
February 21, 2020
A Hometown Hero’s welcome in Ottawa
Ottawa, Ontario —Inuk Elder, Qapik Attagutsiak, was recognized as a Parks Canada Hometown Hero at the Canadian Museum of History. The Elder was commemorated for collecting bones in the Canadian Arctic during the Second World War. The bones were then sent to southern Canada to make ammunition, fertilizer and aircraft glue to support Canada’s war efforts.
February 4, 2020
Our History
The Canadian Scottish Regiment (Princess Mary's) originated in Victoria, British Columbia on September 3, 1912, when the 88th Regiment Victoria Fusiliers was authorized to be formed. On March 12, 1920, it was amalgamated with the 50th Regiment Highlandersand redesignated The Canadian Scottish Regiment.
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