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Applying for a job in the federal public service

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With 1 600 locations across Canada and operations in more than 150 countries, the federal government has more lines of business and points of service than any Canadian private sector company. Opportunities are available in a variety of fields, at both entry and more advanced levels.

The Public Service of Canada can offer you more than a job – it can provide you with a career!

How to find out about job openings

  • Visit the Public Service Commission's (PSC’s) Web site, jobs.gc.ca, and view job opportunities in the federal public service by using the Quick Search or a customized Advanced Search.
  • You may also phone the Infotel line to listen to a recorded message that lists jobs available in your calling area. The toll-free number is 1-800-645-5605. For the hearing and speech impaired, the TTY toll-free number is 1-800-532-9397. Both numbers are accessible at any time.
  • If you have trouble navigating our site or need additional information, please call us toll free at 1-888-780-4444 or 1-800-465-7735 (TTY). You may also visit the PSC office nearest you. For a list of addresses, visit the Contact Us section of the jobs.gc.ca Web site.
  • You may equally be interested in opportunities with organizations that are not governed by the Public Service Employment Act. These organizations conduct their own recruitment and their job opportunities are posted on their respective Web sites. A complete list of these organizations may be found at: http://jobs-emplois.gc.ca/centres/org-eng.htm#nonpsea making the employment opportunities accessible to the public via one single Web site.

Recruitment programs

The PSC recruits talented Canadians from across the country. We also manage several specialized recruitment programs for students and post-secondary graduates.

  • Students – Through its jobs.gc.ca Web site, the PSC offers three student work programs: the Federal Student Work Experience Program, the Co-operative Education and Internship Program, and the Research Affiliate Program.
  • Graduates – If you are a university graduate, or about to graduate, select I AM a post secondary graduate on our site for specific details on career choices. You will also find information about how to apply to entry- and mid-level positions in the federal public service. If you are specifically interested in helping shape Canada's public policies, select Recruitment of Policy Leaders Program. You can also create a profile to match your interests with currently advertised jobs, as well as view the status of your applications.

If you do not have Internet access, you may consider visiting any one of the following: university campus career centres, libraries, community centres, Internet cafés, Canada Employment Centres, Employment Centres for Students or PSC regional offices. You may also call these toll-free numbers: 1-800-O-Canada (1-800-622-6232) or 1-800-926-9105 (TTY), for information on the nearest federal public Internet access location.

Alternative ways to apply for jobs

  • An alternative to submitting an application on-line is always available to allow barrier-free access for everyone. Details are provided on each job advertisement.
  • In other circumstances, while applicants are strongly encouraged to apply on-line, applications sent by mail or fax, or delivered in person, may also be accepted. Please read the content of the advertisements carefully for details.

The PSC is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce that reflects Canadian society. The PSC promotes employment equity and encourages women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities and members of visible minority groups to apply for positions within the federal government.

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Date Modified:
2010-06-11