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I have never worked for the Government of Canada (GC) |
To learn more about how staffing works in the public service:
- Course Description - Basics of Staffing in the Public Service (H200) - Module 1 (csps-efpc.gc.ca)
- Course Description - Basics of Staffing in the Public Service (H200) - Module 2 (csps-efpc.gc.ca)
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NOTE: The content on this page was developed by former students who share their own learnings and tips and tricks. Advice from a GC staffing advisor is always preferred.
👨🎓 I am looking for a student job (GC Worker)
Information about Student Job
- Directive on Terms and Conditions of Employment for Students
- Student rates of pay
- Student rates of pay, effective May 1, 2024
Student Inventories
An inventory is used to foster networking between a candidate who meets the inventory's eligibility criteria and hiring managers.
- Employment and Social Development Canada (EDSC)
- Fisheries and Oceans Canada (dfo-mpo.gc.ca)
- Natural Resources Canada (nrcan.gc.ca)
- Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)
Student Recruitment Programs
Find a student job by networking | Networking
Once you are hired for a student job with the Government of Canada (GC) for the first time, you can then network and share your resume with any team and any department. You will need to send them your last student contract and prove that you are still eligible for a student recruitment program. |
Find a job through a student recruitment program | Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP)
Eligibility for FSWEP Student Employment
How FSWEP works
Tips for the FSWEP profile
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🎓 I am looking for a job after my studies (GC Employee)
To properly plan the start of yout career at GC, see ⭐ The Basics of Starting a Career at GC and 🔍 Find a Job sections below.
Student Bridging - Canada.ca |
What is student bridging?Student Bridging - Canada.ca is an external non-advertised process. It is called student bridging because the rationale for using a non-advertised process (not visible on GC Jobs) is that the new graduate has recent GC work experience as they have had a student or casual contract before.
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Newly Graduated Student Inventories |
What is an inventory?
List of existing newly graduated student inventories
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Graduate Recruitment Program |
⭐ The Basics of Starting a Career at GC
Know Your Professional Group and Level | Know your professional group (AS, EC, PE, FI, etc.)
Once you know your (groups), you need to know the levels you qualify for.
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Appointment Processes | Note: Students are not considered to be members of the public service.
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Types of employment |
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Start your career |
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🗣 Official Languages
Consult the Learning page for more info.
🔍 Find a job
Networking
Consult our Networking page for more tips and tricks and consult Career Marketplace : GCconnex
GC Jobs
- Government of Canada jobs - Canada.ca
- Applying for Government of Canada jobs: What to expect - Canada.ca
In summary:
- Look for jobs in your occupational group and at the good level. Ask your colleagues! They will be able to help you!
- See ⭐ The Basics of Starting Your GC Career, above, for more details.
- Look for casual, determinate, or indeterminate jobs
- See ⭐ The Basics of Starting Your GC Career, above, for more details.
- Apply to jobs to which you meet the eligibility criteria and essential qualifications.
- See "Apply on a process on GC Jobs" below for more information.
Apply on a process on GC Jobs |
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GC Jobs Frequently Asked Questions |
GC Jobs in generalWhat is GC Jobs?GC Jobs is the Government of Canada (GC) platform that allows you to view all external and internal advertised job processes (in some cases, see Internal Jobs on GC Jobs section, below) and allows interested and eligible candidates to apply for the job or qualify in a pool (in some cases). What is an internal and external advertised process?See "Appointment Process" in the ⭐ The Basics of Starting Your GC Career section above for more information.
How a pool worksWhat is a pool?When you apply to a GC Jobs process, you go through several assessments (screening questions, interview, second language tests, etc.) to ensure that you meet the Statement of Merit Criteria. At the end of the process, there may be 10 candidates qualified for the job, but only one position available. Therefore, qualified applicants who were not selected have a reference number showing that they qualified for, for example, an AS-03 job.
What if I am in a pool?If you are in a pool, start networking by mentioning the pool you are qualified in! Internal jobs on GC JobsIs a student or casual worker eligible for internal jobs on GC Jobs?Student workers (FSWEP, RAP or CO-OP) and casual workers are not eligible for internal employment UNLESS it is clearly stated in the " Who can apply " section, for example
During my student contract, how can I view internal GC jobs?When working in the Government of Canada, you can view the internal jobs tab on the GC Jobs site using a computer connected directly to the government network, regardless of whether you are logged into your account or not.
After my contract at the GC, how can I view the GC's internal jobs?
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📚 Differences between a selection process, a pool and an inventory/directory
There is a big difference between a selection process, a pool and an inventory/directory. We invite you to visit the Government of Canada page for more information.
You are in a selection process when you have applied for a job and are still in the process of making assessments (screening questions, interviews, tests).
At the end of some selection processes, a pool (list) of qualified or partially qualified candidates is created to fill similar positions. Check the "Job Intent" section of the GC Jobs advertisements to validate whether or not a pool has been created. This means that you have demonstrated during the selection process that you meet the essential qualifications and competencies as defined in the Statement of Merit Criteria (essential qualifications, skills, conditions of employment, etc.).
You may be in a pool when you have completed all steps of a selection process but are not the nominated/selected candidate for the position. This means that you are qualified for the given group and level. You have demonstrated during the selection process that you meet the qualifications of the Statement of Merit Criteria (essential qualifications, competencies, conditions of employment, etc.). The advantage of being qualified in a pool is that you can network to find a job and the hiring process is faster since you have already demonstrated that you meet the statement of merit criteria.
The advantage of being qualified in a pool is that you can now network your way into a job. The hiring process is generally faster since you have already demonstrated that you meet the essential qualifications outlined in the Statement of Merit Criteria. We encourage you to consider the following networking opportunities:
- Facebook Groups (GC - |...| Informal)
- Consult the Facebook groups list wiki page.
- Network on LinkedIn
- Network of contacts
- Inventories and directories on GC Jobs
As for inventories/directories, they are generally intended to help you network to find a job in a non-advertised way (without applying to a process). By being part of an inventory/directory, you are on a list that does not necessarily qualify you.
We encourage you to consult the career development resources of the Federal Youth Network (FYN).
🌐 Facebook groups to find a job
Sign up for Facebook groups to share your CV and see available job opportunities.
- Consult the Facebook groups list wiki page.
- Check out our Facebook post template below!
- GC Students Facebook group! GC - Jobs for Students and Newly Graduated Students!
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