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Post-Secondary Co-operative (Co-op) Education and Internship Program within the Public Service of Canada

The Public Service of Canada continues to be the nation's largest single employer of students enrolled in Co-operative education (Co-op) and Internship programs. Since 1990, the federal government has employed over 3,000 students each year under these programs. In partnership with participating academic institutions, the Public Service of Canada plays an important role in providing post-secondary students with the relevant and practical work experience they need to fulfil the requirements of their academic program.

The Public Service Commission of Canada (PSC) is responsible for approving Co-op and Internship programs from which managers in the federal Public Service may recruit students. Accordingly, the PSC has established approval criteria against which Co-op and Internship programs are assessed. These criteria seek to ensure that the programs approved by the PSC are those which formally integrate, in a structured manner, academic learning with development, through work experiences.

IF YOU ARE A STUDENT

Please note that the Public Service Commission of Canada does not maintain a listing of opportunities on its web site. Federal departments/agencies interested in hiring students for Co-op/Internship placements contact the educational institutions directly to place their request.

You must consult the notice boards at your campus career center or Co-op/Internship placement office for federal government placement opportunities. You must be registered in a CO-op or Internship Program with your academic institution prior to applying for a federal government placement.

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