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I have never worked for the Government of Canada (GoC)

I previously worked for the Government of Canada (GoC)

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)

You have more questions? Come ask your questions in our Slack group!

NOTE: The content on this page was developed by former students who share their own learnings and tips and tricks. Advice from a GoC staffing advisor is always preferred.

👨‍🎓 I am looking for a student job

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Student Inventories

List of existing student inventories (write to us if you know of others)

• Employment and Social Development Canada (EDSC)
  • ESDC Inventory for Students and Newly Graduated Students
• Fisheries and Oceans Canada (dfo-mpo.gc.ca)
  • National Student Repository - Opportunities for Students - Application Form (hiringplatform.ca)

Student Recruitment Programs

• Student Recruitment Programs
  • Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP)
    • Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) Student and graduate hiring - Canada.ca
  • Co-op/Internship Program
  • Research Affiliate Program
  • Specialized Recruitment Programs

Find a student job by networking

Networking Once you are hired for a student job with the Government of Canada (GoC) 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 To be eligible for this program, you must meet the following 3 criteria: Be enrolled full-time in a high school, CEGEP, college or university; be a full-time student during the next school year; be of the minimum age to work in the province or territory of hire. How FSWEP works The student registers in the program and their profile is shared with managers applying to hire FSWEP students. The student's profile is shared randomly when the manager's criteria match the student's. The student may be invited to an interview. Tips for the FSWEP profile Be flexible in your job search, select all areas of work that interest you. Be confident in your ability to work in your second language! Choose to work in a bilingual environment! If you are part of an employment equity group, self-identify (persons with disabilities, visible minorities, Indigenous, etc.).

🎓 I am looking for a job after my studies

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Newly Graduated Student Inventories

List of existing newly graduated student inventories (write to us if you know of others)

• Employment and Social Development Canada (EDSC)
  • ESDC Inventory for Students and Newly Graduated Students
  • ESDC National Inventory for Persons with Disabilities
• Fisheries and Oceans Canada (dfo-mpo.gc.ca)
  • Student Bridging Portal - Application Form (hiringplatform.ca)

Graduate Recruitment Programs

Public service graduate recruitment programs - Canada.ca

• Post-Secondary Recruitment (october/november of each year)
• Virtual Door to Talent for Persons with a Disability
• Indigenous Career Pathways
• Recruitment of Policy Leaders
• Other specialized recruitment initiatives
• Student Bridging - Canada.ca

Know Your Professional Group and Level	Know your professional group (AS, EC, PE, FI, etc.) Consult the following links to learn more about professional groups:​ Occupational groups for the public service - Canada.ca​ Rates of pay for represented - Canada.ca​ Rates of pay for unrepresented and senior excluded employees - Canada.ca​ Ask your colleagues about their professional group. ​ Contact people working in the field you are interested in by searching GCdirectory Look at the job advertisements on GC Jobs and add filters to your search or search for job titles (ex: finance).​ Tip: Look at the titles and salaries to give you an idea if this is an entry-level position. ​ Know Your Level (AS-01, EC-01, PE-01, FI-01, etc.) Once you know your (groups), you need to know the levels you qualify for.​ Ask your colleagues!​ Look at the job advertisements on GC Jobs Add a filter to select your classification and start searching for the lowest levels.​ Look at the job ads and check the essential qualifications.​ If you meet the essential qualifications of the position, it means the level is right for you.​ This does not automatically mean that you can apply!
Appointment Processes	Note: Students are not considered to be members of the public service. Advertised: Job postings on GC Jobs. External: persons belonging to the public service and others. Internal: persons belonging to the public service (students sometimes included). Non-advertised: Job postings are not posted (Networking) External: Everyone. Internal: persons belonging to the public service.
Types of employment	People who have never worked at the Government of Canada (GC) Government of Canada workers (external) Student employment Part-time worker Casual employment To become a public servant Determinate Contract (end date) Indeterminate Contract (no end date) For public servants (excluding people with a student or casual employment) Deployment (at level) Acting Secondments and assignments Determinate Contract (end date) Indeterminate Contract (no end date) Promotion (ex: AS-01 to AS-02)
Start your career	As students, to become public servants you must seek: ​ Determinate Contract (end date) Indeterminate Contract (no end date) External Advertised Appointment Process: Check regularly for available jobs on GC Jobs and don't be afraid to apply if you qualify. Internal Advertised Appointment Process: Regularly review available jobs on GC Jobs and verify that students are eligible. External Non-Advertised Appointment Process: Start networking now!
Second Language	Second language evaluation in the public service Self-assessment tests Language requirements for candidates Tools to practice your second language Courses with the School of Public Service Select Official Languages. Mauril application Listen to films and programs in the second language with subtitles in the second language. Read in the second language.

🔍 Find a job

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Networking

• Participate in activities and committees to expand your contact network (Federal Youth Network, GC Students)
• Contact the resource persons in job offers on GC Jobs.
• Go to 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.

GC Jobs and Career Marketplace

• View job offers on GC Jobs (Applying for Government of Canada jobs: What to expect - Canada.ca), Career Marketplace : GCconnex

• Advice:
  • Look for jobs in your occupational group and at the good level. Ask your colleagues! They will be able to help you!
  • Look for casual, determinate, or indeterminate jobs.
  • Apply on jobs you meet the eligibility criteria.

🌐 Facebook groups to find a job

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Sign up for Facebook groups to share your CV and see available job opportunities

• GC jobs for students, recent grads/entry-level and mid-career- unofficial/informal (Facebook)

• GC Mentorship and Career Development - unofficial/informal (Facebook)
• GC Informal Recruiting Indigenous Employees - unofficial/informal (Facebook)
• GC Human Resources - unofficial/informal (Facebook)
• GC Policy - unofficial/informal (Facebook)
• GC Administrative community for All - unofficial/informal (Facebook)
• GC Communication - unofficial/informal (Facebook)
• GC Finance and Audit - unofficial/informal (Facebook)
• GC Scientists - unofficial/informal (Facebook)
• GC Computer System CS IT Community - unofficial/informal (Facebook)
• GC Information Technology - unofficial/informal (Facebook)
• GC Grants and Contributions Community - unofficial/informal (Facebook)
• GC Access to Information and Privacy - unofficial/informal (Facebook)
• GC Risk Management - unofficial/informal (Facebook)
• GC Project Management - unofficial/informal (Facebook)

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