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'''<big>What is the Young Professionals Network (YPN) Student Committee?</big>'''
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'''<big>What is the ISC-CIRNAC Young Professionals Network (YPN) Student Committee?</big>'''
  
  
 
The Student Committee is a new sub-group of the YPN that caters to the needs of students specifically. Our purpose is to act as a centre of information, resource expansion, an connection for students within ISC and CIRNAC. The committee intends to provide students with a stronger understanding of the workplace, best practices, and how they may fit in.  
 
The Student Committee is a new sub-group of the YPN that caters to the needs of students specifically. Our purpose is to act as a centre of information, resource expansion, an connection for students within ISC and CIRNAC. The committee intends to provide students with a stronger understanding of the workplace, best practices, and how they may fit in.  
  
If you would like to learn more or become of the committee please reach out to trinity.choiniere-hamilton@rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca
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If you would like to learn more or join the committee please reach out to ypnstudentcommittee-rjpcomiteetudiant@rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca
  
 
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*'''[https://www.gcpedia.gc.ca/gcwiki/images/8/89/2020_Student_Guide_for_EOSD.docx EOSD Integration guide for students]''' '''Accessible version''': The Public Service Commission developed this guide specifically for new student employees participating in the Employment Opportunity for Students with Disabilities support initiative.
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*[http://www.gcpedia.gc.ca/gcwiki/images/7/74/Guide_to_Onboarding_for_Student_Employees.pdf Onboarding guide for new student employees]: The Treasury Board Secretariat’s Onboarding guide for students newly hired to the federal public service
 
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**You are new to Public Service : Check out the [[Students/Guidance3/StudentOnboarding|onboarding page!]]
*'''[http://www.gcpedia.gc.ca/gcwiki/images/7/74/Guide_to_Onboarding_for_Student_Employees.pdf Onboarding guide for new student employees]''': The Treasury Board Secretariat’s Onboarding guide for students newly hired to the federal public service
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*[https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/programs/disability/arc.html Accessibility Resource Centre]
**'''You are new to Public Service : Check out the [[Students/Guidance3/StudentOnboarding|onboarding page!]]'''
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*Please check out the [http://intranet-rcaanc-cirnac/eng/1448654066546/1488831807773 Learning Gateway] for your learning roadmap!
*[https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/programs/disability/arc.html '''Accessibility Resource Centre''']
 
*Please check out the [http://intranet-rcaanc-cirnac/eng/1448654066546/1488831807773 '''Learning Gateway'''] for your learning roadmap!  
 
 
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|Hey there! My name is Trinity and I work as a student for the Centre of Abilities Management and Workplace Wellness. I am an undergraduate honours psychology student who loves anything to do with the brain, human behaviour, and statistics! I also have a DEC from Heritage College in Social Sciences and Humanities concentrating in psychology. Other than psychology, I am also interested in Indigenous studies, the opioid crisis, and policing!
 
  
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'''<big>Employment - Tips and Tricks</big>'''<div class="card-body mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"> Please note this information is from the GC Students page. To access their page please click here.
  
If there is anything I would encourage you to do during your work term I would tell you to network and join the YPN! The YPN is a great place to meet people and learn about applying yourself, roads in government, and learning from mentors. If this sounds interesting to you please send an email to rjp-ypn@rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca and subscribe to the newsletter!
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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.''
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|Chris Ulch
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** A person who is appointed (hired) without a preset end date.
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**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.
|Hello! My name is Chris and I am a program assistant for the lands unit at ISC. I'm an operations management major, which is a degree most aren't familiar with, but can be described as the crossroads of business, mathematics, statistics, and computer science.  
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*'''Student Appointment'''
 
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**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.]
 
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* '''Casual Employment'''
In my role, I work on a variety of projects related to lands operations and typically work in Excel to organize information, streamline work flows, or expediate information access by building mini-applications using VBA in Excel. My second area of study, which is ironically probably my favorite, is psychology! I always attempt to apply these concepts in my work by building tools that are intuitive to use, aesthetically appealing, and enjoyable to work with.
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**A person hired as a casual worker for no more than 90 working days in a calendar year.
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*'''For public servants (excluding people with a student or casual employment)'''
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**Deployment (at level)
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**Acting
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**Secondments and assignments
  
 
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For more information [https://www.tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca/remuneration-compensation/collectivite-community/employeur-employer/emplfpf-emplfps-eng.html#a8 click here.]
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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*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!
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** Networking is important when it comes to learning how to navigate the public service, make connections, and learn about opportunities.
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**Participate in activities and committees to expand your contact network ('''[[Federal Youth Network/Home|Federal Youth Network]]''', [[GCStudents - ÉtudiantsGC|'''GC Students''']], '''[[ISC/CIRNAC YPN]]''')
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**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.
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***Get in touch with managers.
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***'''Tip:''' Start a conversation and find things in common with the person, don't ask for a job right away.
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***'''Tip:''' Learn about cold emailing techniques to communicate with someone for the first time. Improve your solicitation technique and learn from your communication mistakes.
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***If you need help writing a cold email or navigating the GC Directory please contact the committee at: ypnstudentcommittee-rjpcomiteetudiant@rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca
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*'''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'''
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***Make sure to use the key words in the job posting in your resume and application form.
 
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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]'''
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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>To learn more about how staffing works in the public service, we encourage you to take the following training courses:</big>'''
 
*[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)]
 
 
 
 
 
'''<big>Definitions - Hiring Process</big>'''
 
 
 
'''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.
 
**'''Internal:''' persons belonging to the public service (students sometimes included).
 
*'''Non-advertised:''' Job postings are not posted (Word of mouth).
 
**'''External:''' Everyone excepted the persons belonging to the public service.
 
**'''Internal:''' persons belonging to the public service.
 
 
 
 
 
'''<big>Types of employment</big>'''
 
*'''For students, casual employees or people who have never worked at the Government of Canada (GC)'''
 
**[https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/jobs/services/recruitment/students.html Student employment]
 
**[https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/p-33.01/page-6.html Casual 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)'''
 
**[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>'''
 
#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.
 
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|<big>'''Tools and Resources'''</big>
 
 
 
 
 
'''<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/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]
 
**[https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/jobs/services/gc-jobs/language-requirements-candidates.html Language requirements for candidates]
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***Select Official Languages.
 
***Select Official Languages.
 
**[https://mauril.ca/index_en.html Mauril application]
 
**[https://mauril.ca/index_en.html Mauril application]
**Listen to films and programs in the second language with subtitles in the second language.
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*[https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/jobs/services/recruitment/students.html Student Recruitment Programs]
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**[https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/jobs/services/recruitment/students/federal-student-work-program.html Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP)]
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***You must be considered a full-time student by your school.
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***You are returning to full-time studies in the next academic year.
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**[https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/jobs/services/recruitment/students/research-affiliate-program.html Research Affiliate Program]
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**[https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/jobs/services/recruitment/students/coop-internship.html Post-Secondary CO-OP/Internship Program]
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***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.]
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** [https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/jobs/services/recruitment/specialized-recruitment-programs.html Specialized recruitment programs]
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*Join Facebook groups to share your CV and see available job opportunities
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**[https://www.facebook.com/groups/605897470257434/?ref=share Student jobs, recents grads, entery level and mid-career]
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|'''<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.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]
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* [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.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/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/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]
 
*[https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/services/appointment-framework/student-bridging.html Student Bridging - Canada.ca]
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'''<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]
 
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What is the ISC-CIRNAC Young Professionals Network (YPN) Student Committee?


The Student Committee is a new sub-group of the YPN that caters to the needs of students specifically. Our purpose is to act as a centre of information, resource expansion, an connection for students within ISC and CIRNAC. The committee intends to provide students with a stronger understanding of the workplace, best practices, and how they may fit in.

If you would like to learn more or join the committee please reach out to ypnstudentcommittee-rjpcomiteetudiant@rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca


Resources for Students

To see more resources please click here.

Onboarding Guides for Students
Pay
Networks


Our Team


Employment - Tips and Tricks
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.

Types of employment
  • 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 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 click here.

Start your career
  • Learn more about the occupational group that applies to you and in which you are starting to begin your career. 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, GC Students, ISC/CIRNAC YPN)
    • 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.
      • If you need help writing a cold email or navigating the GC Directory please contact the committee at: ypnstudentcommittee-rjpcomiteetudiant@rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca
  • View job offers on GC Jobs, 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.
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