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So you want to work for the Government of Canada?
After over six years working for the Government of Canada in a few departments as well as having led a few competitions, here’s some of my best free advice that should demystify some of the steps you can take to get your foot in the door. It’s not rocket science but it is stuff I wish someone told me in 2010.
If this is valuable to you, please like, share or comment!
LEARN FRENCH
As a Canadian professional, this could be the best investment in yourself that you ever make. If you live anywhere else in the world, learning any second language has major advantages too. If you’re unwilling to do this but you have kids who you’d like to get a job with the Government of Canada, enroll them in French immersion now! Play Radio-Canada. Watch Québec movies. Read French comic books. Whatever! It! Takes! Unlike learning Latin, this won’t be a waste of time. Just kidding - Latin rules!
JOBS.GC.CA
Okay, now that you’re fluent in French, go set up an account on jobs.gc.ca (sorry - https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/jobs/services/public-service-jobs.html)
SEARCH & ALERTS
The best way to find jobs on jobs.gc.ca is to search for groups and levels that interest you and set up an e-mail alert. Don’t know what groups and levels are? Google TBS Rates of Pay or leave a comment to learn more. You can also use a keyword search to search job titles (you can’t search job descriptions which should be easy to implement but hasn’t happened yet. Is anyone from the Public Service Commission reading this?).
JOB POOLS
As you find positions that are interesting to you, search within each job description for the word “pool” and apply to as many pools as you can. Often, if you get screened in for these, your odds of getting hired by another department for an equivalent position may improve significantly.
CASUAL WORK
Casual work (usually a 3-6 month contract) is a great way to get your foot in the door and build your network! It’s not as secure (some people spend years cycling through short contracts) but if this interests you and you don’t already have a network, you can start by finding managers you’d like to work for and introducing yourself. Do you have friends who work in the government? Tell them you’re looking for a job! They might know a guy who knows a guy. Another good approach to finding managers is GEDS (Google it!) or LinkedIn. It’s a total gamble but as long as you aren’t a creep, it won’t hurt you! Your message should look something (but not exactly) like this:
Hello Cool Manager! I am a super professional human being working in your field and currently seeking opportunities. I am passionate about your recent work and think I would be an asset on your team for the following 3 reasons. If you’re hiring in the near future, I hope you’ll consider me! Did I mention that I have been screened in to an bunch of pools for a group and level that matters to you? My super impressive CV is attached.
And their response will be something like:
Hi! You seem really cool but I have no opportunities at the moment. Try again later, eh!
OR:
Hello! Actually yes I am looking for someone. Do you have time for a quick phone call?
BINGO! Your foot is firmly in the door! Celebrate with Gatineau, Québec’s finest craft brew. You might have an interview or might be invited to an informal chat. For your sake, prepare for the informal chat like it’s going to be an interview!
LATHER RINSE REPEAT
Use the alerts to find more jobs. Keep practicing your French. Keep your eye out for pools. Keep searching for awesome managers. Don’t give up!!! Perseverance can go a long way.
Let me know if you have any questions! This is just the tip of the iceberg. There’s a lot more I could suggest about the benefits of volunteering, CV & cover letter prep, interview preparation or internal hiring processes once you land a sweet, sweet GC gig! I might also write more posts like this. Thanks for reading!
So you want to work for the Government of Canada?
After over six years working for the Government of Canada in a few departments as well as having led a few competitions, here’s some of my best free advice that should demystify some of the steps you can take to get your foot in the door. It’s not rocket science but it is stuff I wish someone told me in 2010.
If this is valuable to you, please like, share or comment!
LEARN FRENCH
As a Canadian professional, this could be the best investment in yourself that you ever make. If you live anywhere else in the world, learning any second language has major advantages too. If you’re unwilling to do this but you have kids who you’d like to get a job with the Government of Canada, enroll them in French immersion now! Play Radio-Canada. Watch Québec movies. Read French comic books. Whatever! It! Takes! Unlike learning Latin, this won’t be a waste of time. Just kidding - Latin rules!
JOBS.GC.CA
Okay, now that you’re fluent in French, go set up an account on jobs.gc.ca (sorry - https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/jobs/services/public-service-jobs.html)
SEARCH & ALERTS
The best way to find jobs on jobs.gc.ca is to search for groups and levels that interest you and set up an e-mail alert. Don’t know what groups and levels are? Google TBS Rates of Pay or leave a comment to learn more. You can also use a keyword search to search job titles (you can’t search job descriptions which should be easy to implement but hasn’t happened yet. Is anyone from the Public Service Commission reading this?).
JOB POOLS
As you find positions that are interesting to you, search within each job description for the word “pool” and apply to as many pools as you can. Often, if you get screened in for these, your odds of getting hired by another department for an equivalent position may improve significantly.
CASUAL WORK
Casual work (usually a 3-6 month contract) is a great way to get your foot in the door and build your network! It’s not as secure (some people spend years cycling through short contracts) but if this interests you and you don’t already have a network, you can start by finding managers you’d like to work for and introducing yourself. Do you have friends who work in the government? Tell them you’re looking for a job! They might know a guy who knows a guy. Another good approach to finding managers is GEDS (Google it!) or LinkedIn. It’s a total gamble but as long as you aren’t a creep, it won’t hurt you! Your message should look something (but not exactly) like this:
Hello Cool Manager! I am a super professional human being working in your field and currently seeking opportunities. I am passionate about your recent work and think I would be an asset on your team for the following 3 reasons. If you’re hiring in the near future, I hope you’ll consider me! Did I mention that I have been screened in to an bunch of pools for a group and level that matters to you? My super impressive CV is attached.
And their response will be something like:
Hi! You seem really cool but I have no opportunities at the moment. Try again later, eh!
OR:
Hello! Actually yes I am looking for someone. Do you have time for a quick phone call?
BINGO! Your foot is firmly in the door! Celebrate with Gatineau, Québec’s finest craft brew. You might have an interview or might be invited to an informal chat. For your sake, prepare for the informal chat like it’s going to be an interview!
LATHER RINSE REPEAT
Use the alerts to find more jobs. Keep practicing your French. Keep your eye out for pools. Keep searching for awesome managers. Don’t give up!!! Perseverance can go a long way.
Let me know if you have any questions! This is just the tip of the iceberg. There’s a lot more I could suggest about the benefits of volunteering, CV & cover letter prep, interview preparation or internal hiring processes once you land a sweet, sweet GC gig! I might also write more posts like this. Thanks for reading!
