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Employer of Choice

Are you committed to making a difference? Would you like to know that the work you do daily has a positive impact on the lives of many Canadians? Whether you work in an office or outdoors, in the far North, a rural area or a large urban centre, with the Public Service of Canada you'll contribute to the future of a nation and even make a difference in the world. No other organization contributes as much to as many areas of Canadian society. No other organization offers such a vast diversity of employment opportunities, some of which are even outside of Canada. There is a career opportunity for everyone. Discover reasons the Public Service of Canada should be high on your list of potential employers!

Choice of Diversified Work:

Whether you're a recent graduate beginning your career or an experienced professional looking for a change, the Public Service offers an unmatched diversity of employment opportunities and a chance to acquire new skills and knowledge.

More than 75 federal government organizations are searching for people with the skills to serve Canadians.

We have jobs ranging from geologists to test pilots, from economists to ships crews, from computer specialists to program managers.

Can you see possibilities and choices for yourself ? Check out our recruitment websites to see the role you could play.

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Attractive Compensation Package:

The Public Service of Canada is an attractive employer, especially when the total compensation package is considered.

Is it important to you to have benefits for you and your family? The Public Service offers a variety of benefits: fair salary, excellent medical/dental/pension benefits, flexible work arrangements, safe/healthy workplaces, vacation and numerous types of leave, opportunities for diversified work and access to modern technology.

And yes, in some occupational groups, the Public Service of Canada is more competitive than other employers in terms of salary.

For more details about compensation, see "What You'll Get".

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Opportunities for Advancement:

A significant proportion of current employees of the Public Service of Canada will retire within the next decade. This opens up opportunities for talented individuals to advance up the corporate ladder. What other employer offers such potential for growth?

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Helping People in a Model Organization:

Canada's Public Service is based on values important to all Canadians and is recognized all over the world for its excellence. In fact, it is used as a model in countries which are trying to develop their own public service.

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Access to Continuous Learning:

The opportunity to learn is key to personal satisfaction at work. The Public Service of Canada offers you access to a variety of learning opportunities. You'll find experiences and programs that will encourage learning and help you in the building of a successful career.

We offer courses in the latest technology, in communication and interpersonal skills, in developing and encouraging cultural sensitivity, in management, in training in either of Canada's official languages - a vast range of learning possibilities, all aimed at increasing your employability.

On-the-job training, in the form of coaching or mentoring, regular feedback from your manager, conferences and workshops are other means by which you can continue your development in the Public Service of Canada.

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Committed to Employment Equity:

The Public Service is committed to being representative of the population it serves. We actively recruit members of the employment equity groups (visible minority groups, persons with disabilities, Aboriginal persons and women).

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An Inclusive Work Place:

We are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive barrier-free work place in the federal public service and to be accessible and provide the necessary accommodations for those applying for positions in the Public Service.

Accommodations can be made for those who need them, both during the application and selection processes and after appointment.

If you require accommodation, it is your responsibility to inform the Public Service Commission or the department official in a timely fashion, of the measures required to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

Complete details concerning accommodation is provided in the policy on the Duty to Accommodate Persons with Disabilities in the federal Public Service is available at the following site:
http://www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/pubs_pol/hrpubs/TB_852/ppaed_e.asp

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Balance Between Personal and Professional Lives:

We know that it's important for an individual to be able to balance work and home lives. That's why the Public Service of Canada offers possibilities for flexible hours, compressed work week and alternative work arrangements such as telework. In a survey conducted by the federal government in 1999, 84% of Public Service employees stated that they were able to balance personal, family and work needs.

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Access to Employment Security and Mobility:

In a world characterized by constant change, employment security is hard to find. But consider that, in an organization as large and diverse as the Public Service of Canada, there is the possibility of moving from job to job, department to department, region to region. You'll have access to 75 organizations in about 1000 locations. Which one is of interest to you?




The Public Service of Canada has job openings! Among our recruitment initiatives you are sure to find something that appeals to you. So why not send in an application, either electronically or on paper? Your unique talents could qualify you to be a test pilot with Transport Canada, a Foreign Service Officer in Macedonia, a wildlife biologist with Environment Canada, a computer specialist, a policy maker, a librarian, a pipeline inspector, a program manager, a nurse -- there's plenty of variety!

Consider the Public Service of Canada as your employer of choice!

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