RPL RLP/FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What are the next steps in the hiring process?
Following the interview stage, references may be contacted. You may also be asked to provide proof of your degrees and of some of the awards listed in your initial application.
Once the Public Service Commission verifies the qualifications of candidates, successful candidates will be notified. Successful candidates may be placed in the Recruitment of Policy Leaders (RPL) pool or Emerging Talent Pool (ETP).
2. When will I hear back about my interview results and whether I made it into the pool?
You will be notified by email towards the end of the process, likely in May/June 2022.
3. How many people make it into the RPL pool?
There is no annual quota for the number of people who make it into the RPL pool. The number of people is based on the attainment of a certain interview score and are placed in the pool in no particular order. Typically, the pool varies from approximately 30 to 50 people, representing 1 to 2% of all RPL applicants.
4. What does it mean if I qualify in the RPL pool?
You will be eligible for an indeterminate (i.e., permanent) position. The pool is valid for approximately 2.5 years. Once you are in the RPL pool, you will be paired with a mentor approximately 6 months before your desired start date within government to look for placement.
The mentor is an RPL alum who will organize informal interviews for you with hiring managers at various departments, based on your interests. The RPL will also start the process for you to obtain a Secret-level security clearance and go through second language evaluations (if you are bilingual).
The RPL pool qualifies you to work in in various government classifications as a mid- or senior analyst or manager level (typically EC-05 to EC-07). You can only use your RPL pool once to take an indeterminate government position. The RPL pool is not a development program, so there is no formal component to complete once you are placed in a government position (although the RPL community is active in organizing social and learning events).
5. If I am qualified and make it into the RPL pool, am I guaranteed a job?
The RPL program cannot guarantee you a position in the federal government, but the program will work with you to find a position. The program encourages candidates to be open to different positions and the vast majority of candidates who are in the pool are placed in positions. Candidates who have specific and narrow expectations (e.g., location of in-person work in city outside the National Capital Region, or a very specific job area and Department) should expect more challenges in finding a placement.
6. What is the Emerging Talent Pool (ETP)?
The ETP is for strong candidates who scored high during the RPL interview, but not high enough to be placed in the RPL pool. Candidates in the ETP remain in the pool for 2 years and are eligible for EC-04 positions only. The ETP works with candidates to schedule second language evaluations and obtain a Reliability-level security clearance. ETP candidates are not paired with a mentor, but hiring managers across government are able to access the pool of available candidates when recruiting. ETP candidates also have the option of contacting/emailing their CV to hiring managers across the Government of Canada, indicating that they are qualified in the ETP pool and available for hire through that pool.
7. How many people make it in to the ETP?
Similar to the RPL, there is no quota for ETP. The number of candidates can range from 20 to 40.
8. What if I am not bilingual in English and French?
If you only speak English or French, it is still possible to be employed by the federal government. If you are not bilingual, however, it could potentially affect job opportunities in terms of level and type of position offered. Opportunities for language training can be discussed with hiring managers. Information about second language evaluation is available at: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/services/second-languagetesting-public-service.html.
9. Who can I contact if I have additional questions?
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