GCStudents - ÉtudiantsGC

What is GC Students?

GC Students is a dynamic committee of students and public servants working to expand their networks and develop new skills. The committee is an active part of the Federal Youth Network (FYN). Together they collaborate to organize and host interdepartmental events for public servants. Events are geared toward fostering relaxed networking between students and executives of other departments to provide members educational opportunities in a comfortable environment.

Additionally, we are a highly effective tool to build networks and be exposed to learning while having fun.

Stay informed about all activities by following us on social media. Feel free to send us an email: isc.ncr.rcn.cei@gmail.com

Fun stuff to click on

Onboarding Guides for Students	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. Onboarding guide for new student employees: The Treasury Board Secretariat’s Onboarding guide for students newly hired to the federal public service You are new to Public Service : Check out the onboarding page! Accessibility Resource Centre
Pay	Student rates of pay Your first pay Access your pay stub (Available on Government of Canada Network) Public service pay calendar
Networks	Federal Youth Network Youth Networks FSWEP's Indigenous Student Employment Opportunity Resource Page - wiki (gccollab.ca) GC Twitter Community - wiki (gccollab.ca)

Our Team

Name	Role	Department/Ministère	Biography
Tina Varvaresos	Student Outreach Ambassador	CBSA	Tina Varvaresos (Her/She/Elle) is a Senior Program Analyst working at the CBSA in Trade. She has two degrees and her background lies in stakeholder outreach and engagement, strategic planning, and program development. Side of desk, Tina is passionate about all things future of work, workplace wellness, and mental health advocacy. She's a Student Outreach Ambassador for GC Students and the Federal Youth Network, an active collaborator with FlexGC, and is working to launch a Student Network at the CBSA! She believes in the power of networking and being yourself, and strives to empower students to advocate for themselves and their own careers. Outside of work, you'll probably find Tina Greek dancing, cooking, working out, or dreaming about all the cats she'd like to adopt. Don't ever hesitate to reach out to Tina on Twitter or LinkedIn - she'd love to chat!
Audrey-Anne Racine	Co-Chair	ESDC	Audrey-Anne Racine (Elle/She/Her) works as a Human Resources Advisor and her tasks are mainly focused on the needs of the students. She is the National Student Ambassador at Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) and co-chair of GC Students. Audrey-Anne completed her bachelor's degree in Industrial Relations and Human Resources in 2020 and is in the process of obtaining a master's degree in project management from the Université du Québec en Outaouais. She got her first public service job as a student in 2019, then went through the student bridging process in May 2021. Some fun facts about Audrey-Anne: we nickname this former swimmer A2, her cat is called Toupie and she always mixes between the word Tuesday and Thursday.
Tharshika Tharmasingam	Co-Chair	SSC	Adventurous - Opportunity seeking - Free-spirited Tharshika Tharmasingam is dedicated to advocate for students in the public service. While currently completing her bachelors degree in Human Resource Management at Concordia University in the faculty of John Molson School of Business (JMSB) in Montreal, QC, she is a human resources administrative assistant and a student ambassador for the Student Hub in the Agora Network at Shared Services Canada (SSC). She also was part of a competition committee at her school’s faculty (John Molson Competition Committee) and won first and third place in inter-provincial competitions such as les Jeux du Commerce (JDC) and HR Sympo in 2021. One of her most proud achievements is having the opportunity to be the Co-Chair of GC Students. GCStudents is the voice of students and as co-chiar, Tharshkia is empowered to take action on their behalf to make the GC better; she’s here to make a difference. Her aim is to build change together and contribute to the greater good of the organization and of the students through creativity and innovative thoughts. This builds a bond among students and creates sensitization and sense of belonging in the federal government.

Job after your studies

To learn more about how staffing works in the public service, we encourage you to take the following training courses: 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) Definitions - Hiring Process 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 (Word of mouth). External: Everyone excepted the persons belonging to the public service. Internal: persons belonging to the public service. Types of employment For students or people who have never worked at the GC Student employment Casual employment Determinate or indeterminate For civil servants (excluding people with a student or casual employment) Deployment (at level) Acting Secondments and assignments
Our tips and tricks! Learn more about the 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, 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. Learn more about the Student Bridging process. View job offers on GC Jobs, Career Marketplace : GCconnex, Facebook groups (see below), etc.. 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.
Tools and Resources 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. Graduate Recruitment Programs 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 Find a job Post-Secondary Recruitment(october/november of each year) GC Jobs Career Marketplace : GCconnex Sign up for Facebook groups to share your CV and see available job opportunities Mentorship and Career Development Hiring opportunities for graduates Indigenous recruitment Human Resources Policy Employees Administrative Communication Finance Scientific Computer System Information Technology Grants and contribution Access to Information and Privacy Risk Management Project Management