Difference between revisions of "Recruitment Campaign for Data Scientists / FAQ"
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=== '''Question: I have a degree from a university outside Canada, am I eligible to apply?''' === | === '''Question: I have a degree from a university outside Canada, am I eligible to apply?''' === | ||
| − | '''Answer''': Yes. If you graduated outside of Canada, make sure you have your Education Equivalency before the testing period starts. For more information on the Foreign Credential Validation against Canadian Standards, please visit our website: | + | '''Answer''': Yes. If you graduated outside of Canada, make sure you have your Education Equivalency before the testing period starts. For more information on the Foreign Credential Validation against Canadian Standards, please visit our website: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/jobs/services/gc-jobs/degree-equivalency.html |
=== '''Question: I have a student visa or work permit in Canada, am eligible to apply?''' === | === '''Question: I have a student visa or work permit in Canada, am eligible to apply?''' === | ||
Revision as of 21:54, 25 October 2022
Question: How do I apply?
Answer: In order to apply to Careers in Data science process, you will need to create an account on the GC Jobs platform at the following link: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/jobs/services/gc-jobs.html.
Question: I have a degree from a university outside Canada, am I eligible to apply?
Answer: Yes. If you graduated outside of Canada, make sure you have your Education Equivalency before the testing period starts. For more information on the Foreign Credential Validation against Canadian Standards, please visit our website: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/jobs/services/gc-jobs/degree-equivalency.html
Question: I have a student visa or work permit in Canada, am eligible to apply?
Answer: All can apply, but preference will be given to Canadian veterans, Canadian citizens and permanent residents who meet job opportunity requirements.
Question: I am not bilingual (English and French), do I still have a chance of obtaining a job offer?
Answer: Yes. Bilingualism requirements always depend on the type of work a position requires. English essential and French essential positions exist in the Government of Canada. However, do be aware that for the Careers in Data Science process, proficiency in English is to be expected due to the nature of the work.
Question: I am a person with a disability, will asking for accommodation have a negative impact on my chances of getting a job in the public service?
Answer: You have to right to request an accommodation if you require it at any point during the assessment process. Assessment accommodations do not alter the qualification being assessed nor the proficiency level required. They may, however, alter the way a qualification is assessed or the setting.
Question: I have applied, but I have not receive any updates on my application. When will I be notified?
Answer: Due to the high volume of applications, it will take some time before you are notified of the next assessment step. Please see the estimated timeline on the main page for a better overview.
