All recruitment is performed by the Public Service Commission (PSC) on behalf of Natural Resources Canada (NRCan).

Except when submitting your résumé into a specific inventory database, the PSC only accepts résumés for advertised positions. The PSC does not accept résumés submitted for consideration only.

If you have identified a position for which you wish to apply, there are three acceptable ways for submitting your résumé. You can either:

1. apply online (preferred and recommended)
2. apply by fax
3. apply by regular mail service

How to apply online
When applying online, the PSC does not accept email attachments because of the risk of virus infection and because this method requires extensive manual processing.

Once you have identified a position for which you are qualified and wish to apply for, select the "apply on line" option, complete the form and click on the "mail my application" button.

How to apply by fax
Once you have identified a position for which you are qualified and wish to apply for, prepare your résumé and fax it to the PSC at the number specified on the PSC site. Don't forget to quote the title and reference number of the position for which you are applying. You must clearly indicate your citizenship and demonstrate that you meet all of the required criteria.

How to apply by regular mail
Once you have identified a position for which you are qualified and wish to apply for, prepare your résumé and mail it to the PSC at the address specified on the PSC site. Don't forget to quote the title and reference number of the position for which you are applying. You must clearly indicate your citizenship and demonstrate that you meet all of the required criteria.

ABORIGINAL STUDENT EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMS
The "Student's Guide to Application for Employment" and "Application for Employment" forms are available from the Public Service Commission, universities, colleges and Canada Employment Centres across Canada.

For more information, please contact:
Betty Ann Medaglia by email Betty.Ann.Medaglia@nrcan.gc.ca
or visit the Public Service Commission.

CO-OPERATIVE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM (CO-OP)
To be eligible to apply for a Co-op position with the federal Public Service, a student must:

• be recognized as having full-time student status by the academic institution in which he/she is presently enrolled; and
• be enrolled in a PSC approved Co-op program.

Please consult your academic institution's Co-op coordinator to determine whether your institution's Co-op program has been approved by the PSC.

To register, you must contact the Co-op Program Coordinator on campus.

Enquiries concerning Co-op initiatives in the Public Service of Canada should be addressed to the Public Service Commission of Canada Co-op Coordinators.

FEDERAL STUDENT WORK EXPERIENCE PROGRAM (FSWEP)
Students may apply on-line or by mail. A paper version of the FSWEP Student Guide and Application Form are available at campus career centres, Human Resource Centres of Canada and Public Service Commission offices.

Students must complete a new application each year if they wish to remain active in the inventory. There is no deadline for applying to the general inventory.

This program is administered by the Public Service Commission of Canada.

For further information, please visit Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) or contact:

careers@nrcan.gc.ca

UNIVERSITY OF OTTAWA "CONNECTIONS" PROGRAM
To qualify for this program, student must be enrolled in the Faculty of Administration at the University of Ottawa. Internship opportunities are posted on the Faculty web site.

This program is administered by the University of Ottawa. Inquiries can be directed by email to: career@admin.uottawa.ca

The Connections Internship Program

ACCELERATED ECONOMIST TRAINING PROGRAM (AETP)
Individuals who have completed, or are near completion of, a Master's degree in Economics, Public Administration or a related discipline can apply for the Accelerated Economist Training Program.

This program is administered by the Public Service Commission (PSC) on behalf of various departments.

For more information, please visit the Accelerated Economist Training Program (AETP) or contact:

careers@nrcan.gc.ca

FEDERAL PUBLIC SECTOR YOUTH INTERNSHIP PROGRAM (FPSYIP)
Internships are available in various federal government departments across Canada.

1. Once on the web site, click on Internship Opportunities.
   
2. A form will appear. To view all of the available Internships, leave the form blank and click on "search" or to view only specific opportunities, narrow down your search by filling in some or all of the categories.
   
3. A list of Internships will appear. Click on the Internship that interests you to view a description of the Internship and the qualifications that are required. The application deadline and the contact information where you can forward your résumé will appear on the screen.

This program is sponsored by the Treasury Board Secretariat and delivered in partnership with the YMCA.

For further information, please visit the Federal Public Sector Youth Internship Program (FPSYIP) or contact:

careers@nrcan.gc.ca

FINANCIAL OFFICER / INTERNAL AUDITOR RECRUITMENT AND DEVELOPMENT (FORD/IARD)
You can apply on-line and obtain additional information via jobs.gc.ca.

When applying on paper, you must provide the following documents and information:

• A photocopy of an official transcript;
• A list of the courses (with complete titles) you are registered to take during your current year of study;
• Proof of Canadian equivalency if you have a foreign degree;
• Indicate the code FI under career choice(s); and
• An up-to-date résumé.

This program is administered by the Treasury Board Secretariat.

For more information contact:

careers@nrcan.gc.ca

MANAGEMENT TRAINEE PROGRAM (MTP)
The Management Trainee Program is administered by the Public Service of Canada on behalf of various departments. Candidates wishing to apply, must apply on-line.

For more information, please visit the Management Trainee Program or contact:

careers@nrcan.gc.ca

POST-SECONDARY RECRUITMENT PROGRAM (PSR)
The Post-Secondary Recruitment Program is administered by the the Public Service Commission.

Please visit the web site to obtain job posting application information.

The on-line application information will guide you through the application process. All information must be provided on-line. Be sure to record your system-generated PSR Number and Password as you will need these if you wish to modify your application, view your results, or apply to any other career choices that may be posted on the PSR site.

For more information, please visit the Post-Secondary Recruitment Program or contact:

careers@nrcan.gc.ca

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
Interested youths are encouraged to market themselves directly to eligible partners as possible candidates for internships. A partner will then contact NRCan with an internship proposal.

Note: Eligible partners are those whose work is related to natural resource sciences, and include private sector organizations, non-federal government organizations, and universities.

For more information, please visit the Natural Resources Canada Science and Technology Internship Program or contact:

careers@nrcan.gc.ca

ESS VOLUNTEER PROGRAM
The Earth Sciences Sector Volunteer Program provides hands-on experience through assignments with earth scientists, technologists and other professionals. Participants become involved by assisting in the lab, the fields or the library.

For more information, please visit the Earth Sciences Sector Volunteer Program

Marcel Schryburt by email at ess-programs@nrcan.gc.ca or

careers@nrcan.gc.ca

The "Visiting Fellowships in Canadian Government Laboratories Guide" that describes the various fellowships available, and the "Application Form" are available on-line. There are no deadlines for applications to this program, applications are processed and reviewed as they are received.

NSERC processes all applications. Successful applicants are placed on an inventory list, which is distributed to the participating departments and agencies.

For additional application information regarding fellowships, please visit the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Canada.

For more information regarding fellowships at NRCan, please contact: careers@nrcan.gc.ca

In order to decrease recruitment time and costs for positions that are most common, and generic to departments, the Public Service Commission (PSC) maintains inventories of candidates rather than advertising for each individual job.

At any given time, depending on demand, the PSC may open an inventory for a certain type of work. It is important to visit the jobs.gc.ca recruitment site on a regular basis if you are seeking employment with the federal Public Service. Inventories for other types of jobs could open and close at any time and at the discretion of the PSC.

The PSC is presently accepting applications for the following inventories.

• Clerical
• Secretarial
• Information Technology
• Post-Secondary Recruitment

CLERICAL INVENTORY

In order to decrease recruitment time and costs for positions that are common and generic to several departments, the PSC maintains inventories of candidates who could be considered for clerical type positions. This streamlines the need to advertise individual jobs.

For specific information regarding the requirements of various types of jobs, please visit the Jobs open to the Public Web site.

There are 3 ways to submit your résumé into the Clerical Inventory:

1. Online
2. Fax
3. Regular Mail
   

SECRETARIAL INVENTORY

The Public Service Commission (PSC) is currently recruiting candidates for inclusion in the inventory of Secretaries in anticipation of vacancies in various federal government departments.

For specific information regarding the requirements of various types of jobs, please visit the Jobs open to the Public Web site.

There are 3 ways to submit your résumé into the Bilingual Secretarial Inventory:

1. Online
2. Fax
3. Regular Mail

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY INVENTORY

The IT Recruitment Database is an electronic inventory of IT candidates and is designed to provide managers with a means of recruiting candidates from outside the Public Service.

The basic requirement for entry into the database is successful completion of a two-year post-secondary training program in computer science or information technology from a recognized institute.

Jobs open to the Public Web site

Please note that your résumé will remain active in the inventory for a period of 62 days. After this time you must fill out a new application form to keep your file active.

POST-SECONDARY RECRUITMENT PROGRAM INVENTORY

The Post-Secondary Recruitment Program seeks university graduates who have the qualifications needed to fill entry-level positions in federal government departments.

The Public Service Commission has in place an inventory of recent university graduates or persons who will obtain their university degree by December 31, 2003.

This inventory is available to all federal government departments, across Canada, to fill a wide range of officer level positions which require a university degree.

Post-Secondary Recruitment Program

Please note that your application will be retained for a period of sixty days. Candidates who wish to remain in the inventory, must, before the end of each sixty-day period, log into the system to indicate continued interest and availability.