Careers
Technology, the global economy and deregulation are radically transforming Canada's economy. Who helps ensure that companies play by the marketplace rules? Who tracks down price fixers, bid riggers and deceptive telemarketers? Who advocates for competition? We do. We are the Competition Bureau. And if you join our team of dedicated professionals, you will too.
If you have a university degree in economics or law, we invite you to consider a career with the Competition Bureau.
Who are we?
The Competition Bureau's law enforcement team ensures that Canadians enjoy the benefits of competitive prices, product choice and quality service. It's responsible for enforcing the Competition Act, the Consumer Packaging and Labelling Act, the Textile Labelling Act and the Precious Metals Marking Act.
An exciting place
The Bureau is a dynamic and diverse workplace. We're on the cutting edge, refereeing the Canadian marketplace, tracking down criminals, helping consumers and promoting competition. The work's rewarding.
The job
The Bureau offers you a challenging career investigating cartels, fighting deceptive marketing practices, examining mergers and advocating the benefits of competition. You see the impact of your work on Canadians and the economy.
Who are you?
You have strong analytical and communications skills. You work well independently and as part of a team. You're confident, curious, tenacious, tactful, patient, and looking to make a difference.
More and more young graduates have joined our ranks in recent years. Find out what some of them have to say about their job and the Competition Bureau.
How to apply
Full-time employment
Our recruitment campaign for 2005-2006 is held from September 28, 2005 to October 18, 2005. The Bureau is looking for students with a Master's degree with a specialization in Economics or students with a Bachelor's degree in Law from a recognized university of Law.
The Bachelor's degree have to be completed by April 2006. Candidates enrolled in the Master's degree program with a specialization in Economics will have to finish successfully their coursework (or classroom courses) by the end of April 2006 but can complete their master thesis (essay, memoir or thesis, etc) after this date, if applicable.
Your curriculum vitae and a covering letter must be provided online by October 18, 2005 at 23:59 Pacific Time by clicking here.
Also a copy of your most recent transcript on relevant studies must be sent by mail by October 18, 2005 at 23:59 Pacific Time* at :
Johane Lessard
Project Manager of the Recruitment Campaign 2005-2006
Competition Bureau
50 Victoria Street
Gatineau, Quebec
K1A 0C9
* The parcel must be postmarked with the date of October 18, 2005 the latest.
Student employment
If you are a student enrolled in one of the following programs: economics, law or business administration, and looking for a challenging and rewarding student work experience, consider an application with the Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) or the Post-Secondary Co-operative Education and Internship Program.
