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Line 95: − |- − |Nathan Donald − |Member − |CIRNAC − |Hey everyone! My name is Nathan and I am a Land and Water Policy Researcher under the Natural Resources and Environment Branch of CIRNAC. It's a really cool position where I focus on land claims, water licensing, and many other topics in between. I am also the SIS coordinator for CIRNAC/ISC, so I host the weekly student meetings where we either hangout or listen to intriguing presenters! − − − At school, I am double majoring in Political Science and Geography, which actually have a lot more in common than I anticipated! Most of my research has focused on Climate Justice, Food Insecurity, Indigenous Reconciliation, Water Policy, and Social Movements! − − − My advice for onboarding students is do not feel afraid to ask questions. There is a lot of stuff that flies at you in the first couple weeks, and sometimes my supervisors would just throw a bunch of info at me and at the end say, "you get all that"? It is okay to say no, as it is so much better to be on the same page than to be guessing what you should do next. Everyone empathizes with the onboarding process so yeah, do not feel afraid to be honest :) Line 117:
Line 106: − |- − |Maya Smith − |Member − |ISC − |Hi, I'm Maya Smith and I'm a Communications Assistant for ISC in the Alberta Region, based out of Calgary. I will graduate from Mount Royal University with a degree in PR in May. My main piece of advice for students is to attend as many events and networking sessions as you can and connect with lots of different people! This is the time to do it. Line 136:
Line 120: − + + + + + + − + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + − + − *[https://csps-efpc.gc.ca/Catalogue/courses-eng.aspx?code=H200-1 Course Description - Basics of Staffing in the Public Service (H200) - Module 1 (csps-efpc.gc.ca)]+ − *[https://www.csps-efpc.gc.ca/catalogue/courses-eng.aspx?code=H200-2 Course Description - Basics of Staffing in the Public Service (H200) - Module 2 (csps-efpc.gc.ca)]+ − + − + − + − + − '''Note:''' Students are not considered to be members of the public service.+ − *'''Advertised:''' Job postings on [https://emploisfp-psjobs.cfp-psc.gc.ca/psrs-srfp/applicant/page2440?fromMenu=true&toggleLanguage=en GC Jobs].+ − **'''External:''' persons belonging to the public service and others.+ − + − + − + − + − + − + − + − + − **[https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/jobs/services/recruitment/students.html Student employment] − − **[https://www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/pol/glossary-lexique-eng.aspx#glos-lex-D Determinate or indeterminate] − *'''For public servants (excluding people with a student or casual employment)''' − − − − + − #Learn more about the '''[https://www.canada.ca/en/treasury-board-secretariat/services/collective-agreements/occupational-groups.html occupational group]''' that applies to you and in which you are starting to begin your career.+ − #*This is the group you will belong to when you start your career in the public service (after your education / student job).+ − #*Ask your colleagues! They will be able to help you!+ − #Network+ − #*Participate in activities and committees to expand your contact network ('''[[Federal Youth Network/Home|Federal Youth Network]]''', [[GCStudents - ÉtudiantsGC|'''GC Students''']])+ − #*Contact the resource persons in job offers on [https://emploisfp-psjobs.cfp-psc.gc.ca/psrs-srfp/applicant/page2440?fromMenu=true&toggleLanguage=en '''GC Jobs'''].+ − #*Go to [https://gcdirectory-gcannuaire.ssc-spc.gc.ca/en/GCD/?pgid=012 '''GC directory'''], search for departments that interest you, and search for keywords or branches that interest you.+ − #**Get in touch with managers.+ − #**'''Tip:''' Start a conversation and find things in common with the person, don't ask for a job right away.+ − #**'''Tip:''' Learn about cold emailing techniques to communicate with someone for the first time. Improve your solicitation technique and learn from your communication mistakes.+ − + − #Learn more about the [https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/services/appointment-framework/student-bridging.html '''Student Bridging process''']. − #View job offers on [https://emploisfp-psjobs.cfp-psc.gc.ca/psrs-srfp/applicant/page2440?fromMenu=true&toggleLanguage=en '''GC Jobs'''], [https://gcconnex.gc.ca/missions/main '''Career Marketplace : GCconnex'''], '''Facebook groups''' (see below), etc.. − #*'''Advice:''' − #**Look for jobs in your [https://www.canada.ca/en/treasury-board-secretariat/services/collective-agreements/occupational-groups.html occupational group] and at the good level. Ask your colleagues! They will be able to help you! − #**Look for [https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/p-33.01/page-6.htmlhttps://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/p-33.01/page-6.html casual], [https://www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/pol/glossary-lexique-eng.aspx#glos-lex-D determinate], or [https://www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/pol/glossary-lexique-eng.aspx#glos-lex-D indeterminate] jobs. − #**Apply on jobs you meet the eligibility criteria. − + − + − + − '''<big>Second Language</big>'''+ − *[https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/services/second-language-testing-public-service.html '''Second language evaluation in the public service''']+ − **[https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/services/second-language-testing-public-service/self-assessment-tests.html Self-assessment tests]+ − **[https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/jobs/services/gc-jobs/language-requirements-candidates.html Language requirements for candidates]+ − *'''Tools to practice your second language'''+ − **[https://www.csps-efpc.gc.ca/catalogue/index-eng.aspx Courses with the School of Public Service]+ − ***Select Official Languages.+ − **[https://mauril.ca/index_en.html Mauril application]+ − **Listen to films and programs in the second language with subtitles in the second language. − **Read in the second language. − − − − − − − − − − − − '''<big>Find a job</big>''' − *[https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/jobs/services/recruitment/graduates/post-secondary-recruitment.html Post-Secondary Recruitment](october/november of each year) − *[https://emploisfp-psjobs.cfp-psc.gc.ca/psrs-srfp/applicant/page2440?fromMenu=true&toggleLanguage=en GC Jobs] − **[https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/jobs/services/gc-jobs/applying-government-canada-jobs-what-expect.html Applying for Government of Canada jobs: What to expect - Canada.ca] − *[https://gcconnex.gc.ca/missions/main Career Marketplace : GCconnex] − *Sign up for Facebook groups to share your CV and see available job opportunities − **[https://www.facebook.com/groups/605897470257434/?ref=share Student jobs, recents grads, entery level and mid-career] − **[https://www.facebook.com/groups/444693620229705/?ref=share Mentorship and Career Development] − **[https://www.facebook.com/groups/605897470257434/?ref=share Hiring opportunities for graduates] − **[https://www.facebook.com/groups/679661102981092/?ref=share Indigenous recruitment] − **[https://www.facebook.com/groups/2194911017435613/?ref=share Human Resources] − **[https://www.facebook.com/groups/568251393590657/?ref=share Policy] − **[https://www.facebook.com/groups/gcadminforall/?ref=share,%20https://www.facebook.com/groups/306017396874267/?ref=share Employees Administrative] − **[https://www.facebook.com/groups/1834528083483352/?ref=share Communication] − **[https://www.facebook.com/groups/452993835647003/?ref=share Finance] − **[https://www.facebook.com/groups/244549844033707/?ref=share Scientific] − **[https://www.facebook.com/groups/2343985919174109/?ref=share Computer System] − **[https://www.facebook.com/groups/436541600567463/?ref=share Information Technology] − **[https://www.facebook.com/groups/679774186000003/?ref=share Grants and contribution] − **[https://www.facebook.com/groups/1091727291021535/?ref=share Access to Information and Privacy] − **[https://www.facebook.com/groups/gcriskmanagement/?ref=share Risk Management] − **[https://www.facebook.com/groups/1218189358663035/?ref=share Project Management] − |}</div>
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My advice for students would be to offer help to as many people as you can. Each of us have a unique skill set that can help tie a project together, or a unique perspective that can help solve a problem. People will appreciate when you apply yourself, and it's a great way to build relationships! You'll likely find that those at ISC and CIRNAC value relationships more than many other departments or organizations, and we hope you'll come to value them to the same extent if you don't already.
My advice for students would be to offer help to as many people as you can. Each of us have a unique skill set that can help tie a project together, or a unique perspective that can help solve a problem. People will appreciate when you apply yourself, and it's a great way to build relationships! You'll likely find that those at ISC and CIRNAC value relationships more than many other departments or organizations, and we hope you'll come to value them to the same extent if you don't already.
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|Erica Mihalcheon
|Erica Mihalcheon
If I could offer some advice based on my student experience, I would say: be honest and communicative with your supervisors and ask lots of questions; take the time to get to know your team on a personal level; and most importantly… finding some sort of way to relax and manage stress is essential. There is a lot of uncertainty around being a student, and I found that learning to not let that uncertainty get to me was very important for my mental health. Try not to be too hard on yourself as you adjust to your position at work while studying on top of that.
If I could offer some advice based on my student experience, I would say: be honest and communicative with your supervisors and ask lots of questions; take the time to get to know your team on a personal level; and most importantly… finding some sort of way to relax and manage stress is essential. There is a lot of uncertainty around being a student, and I found that learning to not let that uncertainty get to me was very important for my mental health. Try not to be too hard on yourself as you adjust to your position at work while studying on top of that.
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|Jenny Marcoux
|Jenny Marcoux
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'''<big>Employment - Tips and Tricks</big>'''[[File:Purple line.png|alt=Ligne-Line|left|frameless|Ligne-Line]]Please note this information is from the GC Students page. To access their page please click here.
'''''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.''
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|Thanks to GC Students, here are some tips and tricks when it comes to employment! For more information on GC Students [[GCStudents - ÉtudiantsGC#GC Students Steering Committee - Comit.C3.A9 de gestion d.27.C3.89tudiants GC|click here]]! Also, feel free to join the [https://app.slack.com/client/T01FXBDB4G7/C01GQNADSV7 slack group]!
|'''<big>Types of employment</big>'''
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* '''Indeterminate Appointment'''
** A person who is appointed (hired) without a preset end date.
* '''Term Appointment'''
** A person who is appointed (hired) for a definite period of time. Two common term appointments are for 6 plus months or less than 6 months.
* '''Student Appointment'''
** Student appointment varies, however, most terms are for 4 months. Students can be reappointed. If you are hired into the public service in an indeterminate position after your student terms you can buy back your time for your pension. For more information [https://www.tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca/remuneration-compensation/services-pension-services/pension/info/tirs-sbp-eng.html#a1 click here.]
* '''Casual Employment'''
** A person hired as a casual worker for no more than 90 working days in a calendar year.
* '''For public servants (excluding people with a student or casual employment)'''
** Deployment (at level)
** Acting
** Secondments and assignments
For more information [https://www.tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca/remuneration-compensation/collectivite-community/employeur-employer/emplfpf-emplfps-eng.html#a8 click here.]
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|'''<big>Start your career</big>'''
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* Learn more about the '''occupational group''' that applies to you and in which you are starting to begin your career. [https://www.canada.ca/en/treasury-board-secretariat/services/collective-agreements/occupational-groups.html You can use this website] to know what occupational groups exist and their criteria!
* '''Network'''
** Networking is important when it comes to learning how to navigate the public service, make connections, and learn about opportunities.
** Participate in activities and committees to expand your contact network ('''[[Federal Youth Network/Home|Federal Youth Network]]''', [[GCStudents - ÉtudiantsGC|'''GC Students''']], '''[[ISC/CIRNAC YPN]]''')
** Go to '''[http://geds20-sage20.ssc-spc.gc.ca/en/GCD/?pgid=002 GC directory]''', search for departments that interest you, and search for keywords or branches that interest you.
*** Get in touch with managers.
*** '''Tip:''' Start a conversation and find things in common with the person, don't ask for a job right away.
*** '''Tip:''' Learn about cold emailing techniques to communicate with someone for the first time. Improve your solicitation technique and learn from your communication mistakes.
*** If you need help writing a cold email or navigating the GC Directory please contact the committee at: ypnstudentcommittee-rjpcomiteetudiant@rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca
'''<big>To learn more about how staffing works in the public service, we encourage you to take the following training courses:</big>'''
* '''View job offers''' on '''[https://www.canada.ca/en/services/jobs/opportunities/government.html GC Jobs]''', '''[https://gcconnex.gc.ca/splash/ Career Marketplace : GCconnex]''', '''Facebook groups, refer to a network you have joined'''
** '''Advice:'''
*** Look for casual, determinate, or indeterminate jobs.
*** Apply on jobs you meet the eligibility criteria.
*** Make sure to use the key words in the job posting in your resume and application form.
'''<big>Definitions - Hiring Process</big>'''
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* '''[https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/services/second-language-testing-public-service.html Second language evaluation in the public service]'''
** [https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/services/second-language-testing-public-service/self-assessment-tests.html Self-assessment tests]
**'''Internal:''' persons belonging to the public service (students sometimes included).
** [https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/jobs/services/gc-jobs/language-requirements-candidates.html Language requirements for candidates]
*'''Non-advertised:''' Job postings are not posted (Word of mouth).
* '''Tools to practice your second language'''
**'''External:''' Everyone excepted the persons belonging to the public service.
** [https://www.csps-efpc.gc.ca/catalogue/index-eng.aspx Courses with the School of Public Service]
**'''Internal:''' persons belonging to the public service.
*** Select Official Languages.
** [https://mauril.ca/index_en.html Mauril application]
** Use Duolingo in your app store
'''<big>Types of employment</big>'''
** Listen to films and programs in the second language with subtitles in the second language.
*'''For students, casual employees or people who have never worked at the Government of Canada (GC)'''
** Read in the second language.
**[https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/p-33.01/page-6.html Casual employment]
**[https://www.canada.ca/en/treasury-board-secretariat/services/staffing/public-service-workforce/deployment.html Deployment] (at level)
**[https://www.tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca/remuneration-compensation/services-paye-pay-services/paye-information-pay/vie-life/emploi-change-employment/interim-acting-eng.html Acting]
**[https://www.canada.ca/en/treasury-board-secretariat/services/staffing/public-service-workforce/secondments-assignments.html Secondments and assignments]
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|'''<big>Our tips and tricks!</big>'''
|'''<big>Student Job</big>'''
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* [https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/jobs/services/recruitment/students.html Student Recruitment Programs]
** [https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/jobs/services/recruitment/students/federal-student-work-program.html Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP)]
*** You must be considered a full-time student by your school.
*** You are returning to full-time studies in the next academic year.
** [https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/jobs/services/recruitment/students/research-affiliate-program.html Research Affiliate Program]
** [https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/jobs/services/recruitment/students/coop-internship.html Post-Secondary CO-OP/Internship Program]
*** You must be a full-time student registered in a post-secondary co-op/internship program that is on our [https://www5.psc-cfp.gc.ca/coop/noitcanoitutitsnimargorphcraes.do list of validated institutions and programs.]
** [https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/jobs/services/recruitment/specialized-recruitment-programs.html Specialized recruitment programs]
* Join Facebook groups to share your CV and see available job opportunities
** [https://www.facebook.com/groups/605897470257434/?ref=share Student jobs, recents grads, entery level and mid-career]
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|<big>'''Tools and Resources'''</big>
|'''<big>Graduate Recruitment Programs</big>'''
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* [https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/jobs/services/recruitment/graduates/post-secondary-recruitment.html Post-Secondary Recruitment] (october/november of each year)
* [https://www.gcpedia.gc.ca/wiki/The_Virtual_Door_to_Talent_with_Disabilities Virtual Door to Talent for Persons with a Disability]
* [https://www.gcpedia.gc.ca/wiki/Indigenous_Career_Pathways_%E2%80%93_Inventory_of_Indigenous_Applicants Indigenous Career Pathways]
* [https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/jobs/services/recruitment/graduates/recruitment-policy-leaders.html Recruitment of Policy Leaders]
* [https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/jobs/services/recruitment/specialized-recruitment-programs.html Other specialized recruitment initiatives]
* [https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/services/appointment-framework/student-bridging.html Student Bridging - Canada.ca]
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'''<big>Graduate Recruitment Programs</big>'''
*[https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/jobs/services/recruitment/graduates/post-secondary-recruitment.html Post-Secondary Recruitment] (october/november of each year)
*[https://www.gcpedia.gc.ca/wiki/The_Virtual_Door_to_Talent_with_Disabilities Virtual Door to Talent for Persons with a Disability]
*[https://www.gcpedia.gc.ca/wiki/Indigenous_Career_Pathways_%E2%80%93_Inventory_of_Indigenous_Applicants Indigenous Career Pathways]
*[https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/jobs/services/recruitment/graduates/recruitment-policy-leaders.html Recruitment of Policy Leaders]
*[https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/jobs/services/recruitment/specialized-recruitment-programs.html Other specialized recruitment initiatives]
*[https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/services/appointment-framework/student-bridging.html Student Bridging - Canada.ca]
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