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

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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 GoC staffing advisor is always preferred.

👨‍🎓 I am looking for a student job (GoC Worker)

Information about Student Job

First Student Job

Students who have never worked at GoC must wait to find employment through one of the recognized Public Service Commission (PSC) recruitment programs.

There is no opportunity to network or share resumes if this is an initial hire for a student job.

Student Recruitment Programs

Student Programs on GC Jobs (cfp-psc.gc.ca)

Student Recruitment Programs

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 (GoC Employee)

To properly plan the start of yout career at GoC, see ⭐ The Basics of Starting a Career at GoC and 🔍 Find a Job sections below.

Newly Graduated Student Inventories

An inventory is used to foster networking between a candidate who meets the inventory's eligibility criteria and hiring managers.

Employment and Social Development Canada (EDSC)
- ESDC National Inventory for Persons with Disabilities

Graduate Recruitment Programs

Graduate Programs on GC Jobs (cfp-psc.gc.ca)
Public service graduate recruitment programs - Canada.ca
Post-Secondary Recruitment (october/november of each year)

⭐ The Basics of Starting a Career at GoC

Know Your Occupational Group	Know your occupational 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 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.
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 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. External Non-Advertised Appointment Process: Start networking now!
Second Language	Assessment of official languages in the appointment process - Canada.ca The official languages are English and French. Some positions require you to be bilingual in English and French Assessment of your second language (comprehension, written and oral) Self-assessment tests: Try the self-assessment tests for reading comprehension and written expression before taking the official tests. Note: The languages of the position must be met at the time of appointment. X: Performance does not meet the minimum requirements A: Beginner level B: Intermediate level C: Advanced level E: Exemption 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

GC Jobs

In summary:

Look for jobs in your occupational group and at the good level.
- See ⭐ The Basics of Starting Your GoC Career, above, for more details.
Look for casual, determinate, or indeterminate jobs
- See ⭐ The Basics of Starting Your GoC Career, above, for more details.
Apply to jobs to which you meet the eligibility criteria and essential qualifications.
1. See "Apply on a process on GC Jobs" below for more information.

Apply on a process on GC Jobs	Look for a job in the occupational group for which you are eligible and interested. See "Know Your Occupational Group" in the ⭐ The Basics of Starting Your GoC Career section above to learn more. Turn on job alerts so you don't miss out on any new opportunities that may interest you. Check out the GC Jobs page for more details. Check the "Who can apply" section, language requirements, and types of jobs offered (students wishing to start their career can apply only on an "Indeterminate" or "Term") before opening the job ad. Once you have verified your eligibility, check the essential qualifications. You will need to justify in the screening questions (answer using the STAR technique) that you meet these essential qualifications in order to proceed to the next step in the process.
GC Jobs Frequently Asked Questions	GC Jobs in general What is GC Jobs? GC Jobs is the Government of Canada (GoC) platform that allows you to view all external and internal advertised job processes (in some cases) and allows interested and eligible candidates to apply for the job or qualify in a pool (in some cases). What is an internal and external advertised process? See "Appointment Process" in the ⭐ The Basics of Starting Your GoC Career section above for more information. Advertised: job openings posted on GC Jobs. External: people from the civil service and others. Internal: people from the public service. How a pool works What is a pool? When you apply to a GC Jobs process, you go through several assessments (screening questions, interview, second language tests, etc.) to ensure that you meet the Statement of Merit Criteria. At the end of the process, there may be 10 candidates qualified for the job, but only one position available. Therefore, qualified applicants who were not selected have a reference number showing that they qualified for, for example, an AS-03 job. See the Pools page for more information. What if I am in a pool? If you are in a pool, start networking by mentioning the pool you are qualified in!

🌐 Facebook groups to find a job

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

GC Students Facebook group! GoC - Jobs for Students and Newly Graduated Students

GC jobs for entry-level and mid-career- unofficial/informal (Facebook)


Facebook Post Template for Job Seekers Copy the post template below! IMPORTANT: Avoid acronyms! (Le français suit) Interesting fact about me/Why you should contact me: Type of job sought: (e.g. student/casual/determined/indeterminate contract) Group and level sought OR field of study: Highest level of education and study program: (e.g. high school diploma/Master's degree) End date of my studies: Experience in the Government of Canada: (ex: student job) Linguistic profile: (e.g. English/French/Bilingual) Place of work: (ex: National Capital Region) Other information: (ex: qualified in a pool, department/agency preferences) LinkedIn: Do not hesitate to contact me, it will be my pleasure to send you my CV. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fait intéressant sur moi/Pourquoi devriez-vous entrer en contact avec moi : Type d'emploi recherché : (ex : contrat étudiant/occasionnel/déterminé/indéterminé) Groupe et niveau recherchés OU domaine d'études : Plus haut niveau d'éducation et programme d'études : (ex : diplôme d'études secondaires/Maîtrise) Date de fin de mes études : Expérience au Gouvernement du Canada : (ex : emploi étudiant) Profil linguistique : (ex :Anglais/Français/Bilingue) Lieu de travail : (ex : Région de la capitale nationale) Autres informations : (ex : qualifié dans un bassin, préférences de ministère/agence) LinkedIn : N'hésitez pas à me contacter, il me fera plaisir de vous envoyer mon CV.	Facebook Post Template for Hiring Managers Copy the post template below! Be inclusive! If you offer a bilingual job, be sure to share the information in both official languages. IMPORTANT: Avoid acronyms! (Le français suit) Job/Team Details: Department/Agency: Group and Level: Type of job to be offered: (e.g., student/casual/determined/indeterminate contract) Level of education and program of study: (e.g. High School Diploma/Master's Degree) Language profile: (ex: English/French/Bilingual) Location: (e.g. National Capital Region) Other information: (e.g. essential qualifications) Email address to send your resume: Deadline: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Détails sur l'emploi/équipe de travail : Ministère/agence : Groupe et niveau : Type d'emploi à offrir : (ex : contrat étudiant/occasionnel/déterminé/indéterminé) Niveau d'éducation et programme d'études : (ex : diplôme d'études secondaires/Maîtrise) Profil linguistique : (ex : Anglais/Français/Bilingue) Lieu de travail : (ex : Région de la capitale nationale) Autres informations : (ex : qualifications essentielles) Adresse courriel pour faire parvenir votre CV : Date limite :