Senate Opportunities

Welcome to the Senate Application Management System.  All applicants, both new and returning, must create an account to apply for a Senate appointment. If you already have a VidCruiter account, select Sign In at the top of this page. Your feedback is important to us; if you have any comments or questions about our new system, please contact us.

Canadians may apply for appointment to the Senate at any time through an open application process based on transparent, merit-based criteria and requirements under the Constitution. You are encouraged to review information about the role of the Senate and the assessment criteria, and consider how well you meet each of the criteria and requirements before applying.

You may submit an application even if there is no application review date. It will be retained for a two-year period. If a seat is or becomes vacant in your province or territory of residence during this period, your application will be provided in due time to the Advisory Board for assessment.

Organizations and individuals are encouraged to nominate individuals who they consider to be high quality candidates for appointment to the Senate and whom they feel meet the assessment criteria. To nominate an individual for a Senate appointment, go to the nomination page.