In this post we will interview Becky who has been working for the Canadian Government for almost a decade. In this interview, we will discuss her educational background, what motivated her get a job in the Canadian federal government, obtain an overview of her first job competition, and finally her perception of her job as a public [...]
The Government of Canada’s Post Secondary Recruitment campaign (PSR) is run annually by the Public Service Commission. The PSR provides post secondary students with the opportunity to secure a full-time indeterminate position in the Government of Canada. Every year, tens of thousands of post-secondary students who have graduated or are near graduating, write the exams [...]
It is a fact. Every year, thousands of individuals apply for coveted positions at the Government of Canada; however, few succeed. There is a very clear formula for talented individuals to get past the initial screening process. Here are the three tips that will place your resume in the “keep” pile. Read the instructions carefully [...]
As in any private company, job vacancies in the Government of Canada are filled based on need. This usually occurs in the following situations: 1) Change of political party or government's priorities 2) Departure of an individual in which a suitable replacement was not found through an internal competition 3) Decision to have a department-wide recruitment strategy That [...]
With over 800 000 applications to the Government of Canada in 2011 alone. The question is: How do I get a job in the Government of Canada? Below I will list the top six ways to get a job in the Government of Canada. The Government of Canada's job website (jobs.gc.ca) - I suggest that you [...]
The EC category makes up a significant population of all public service positions. Individuals in these positions are commonly referred to as Policy Analysts or Economists. Almost all EC employees have at least one university degree; it is not uncommon for EC’s to have Masters or PhDs. The latest contract for the ECs ended on [...]
It is good to understand how job positions are filled in the Government of Canada. As in any other company, managers start the process by looking inside their department or the federal service to find individuals with the skill set and experience that they need ( Note: This is not the case for Post Secondary Recruitment (PSR). It is [...]
Congratulations! One of the most competitive part of the hiring process is now behind you. Now you must get ready for the written exam(s). Depending on the future job position, the number and types of exam(s) that you are required to write will vary. Structuring your exam Apart from the first screening process, a very large majority of [...]
My assumption is that all readers of this page are familiar with creating and operating an online account at www.jobs.gc.ca. That being said, there are certain aspects that I would like to highlight, as I often see or hear about these errors being made in online applications. Eligibility Criteria ALWAYS look at the "Who can apply" section. Several jobs [...]
The cover letter is a key piece of information that is used to screen candidates in Government of Canada job competitions. Although many job posters state that it is optional, the truth is, it is not. To possess a winning cover letter it is imperative that you remember the following four suggestions: 1) Your cover letter must match [...]