ABOUT RPL

The Recruitment of Policy Leaders (RPL) program targets and recruits exceptional graduates into the public service of Canada; it takes into account candidates' advanced educational and professional qualifications, in order to recruit policy analysts for higher levels of responsibility.

Successful candidates will have proven leadership abilities demonstrated through academic, work and volunteer experience, which will enable them to take on significant responsibilities in shaping Canadian policies.

The assessment process consists of multiple levels of screening and assessment. Applicants meeting the minimum merit criteria are invited to a first interview where their skills are assessed against the advertised merit criteria of a policy leader. In addition, reference checks are used to complete the assessment, and successfully assessed persons are invited to a second round of interviews with senior managers from various government departments. These interviews are tailored to candidates' backgrounds and interests, and those candidates meeting the needs and requirements of the targeted departments are approached with an offer.

We welcome applicants from all areas of study who have the aptitude and abilities to tackle Canada's public policy challenges.