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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- 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.
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- 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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