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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ)

1. How do I apply to Post-Secondary Recruitment (PSR) jobs?

You must first create a Job File; Your Job File will contain personal information, such as education, language and salary requirements, that are matched to job opportunities that best meet your qualifications and preferences.

Once you have selected a Job Opportunity, you should complete all of the requirements prior to the closing date.

2. What kind of jobs are available via the PSR program?

A number of entry-level jobs are available via PSR. They range from Project Management positions to Historian positions.

New job opportunities become available year-round, so be sure to visit the PSR Web site regularly.

3. I am a non-Canadian. Am I eligible for employment via PSR?

Yes. However, preference is given to Canadian citizens.

4. Can I submit a hard copy of my résumé and/or transcript?

No. The PSR program is 100% electronic. You must use the on-line application to apply.

5. How do I register for tests?

When testing is required, you will need to register on-line at www.jobs.gc.ca for a particular test site before the closing date for these tests.

Having applied to a job opportunity that requires testing, you must complete all of the requirements listed on the job advertisement. You will be able to register for a test only if you meet all of the requirements

Each test site can accommodate a limited number of applicants. Applicants who have not registered for a particular test will not be admitted.

For more information on tests, please visit the Test Information site.

6. Can I re-write a test?

Yes. But you must wait until the 180 day retest period has elapsed.

If you choose to re-write the test, your most recent score, and not the highest, will be used.

Also, if you choose to re-write the test before the retest period, the results obtained will not be valid and a new retest period will be imposed.

7. What happens after I apply?

When the job opportunity closes, the Public Service Commission (PSC) evaluates all applicants against the requirements listed on the job advertisement, including test scores where applicable.

The PSC then refers the candidates who meet these pre-selection criteria to the hiring organization for further evaluation.

The hiring organization will contact you if you are selected for an interview or additional testing.

PSR INVENTORY

8. What is the PSR General Inventory?

The PSR General Inventory contains the names of individuals who have submitted their application for a public service job. The Inventory is available to all federal organizations to help them fill a wide range of entry-level positions which require a university degree.

Hiring organizations contact the PSC if they are interested in filling an entry-level job.

The system then matches applicants in the PSR General Inventory to appropriate jobs, according to a job’s specific requirements (e.g. education level and field of expertise).

The PSC then contacts the selected applicants by e-mail to verify their interest. Interested candidates are referred to the department for further assessment.

9. What is the difference between the PSR General Inventory and an advertised job opportunity?

The inventory is an established pool of candidates that hiring organizations can consult to fulfill their staffing requirements.

Advertised job opportunities are posted on our Web site year-round. Interested applicants must apply directly to each posting.

10. Do I need to apply to advertised positions if I have already applied to the PSR General Inventory?

Yes. As indicated in Question 9, the PSR General Inventory is separate from the advertised job opportunities.

11. If I am not interested in a job when the PSC contacts me, will I be contacted for other jobs in the future?

Applicants are not obligated to say "yes" when contacted about their interest. They remain in the inventory.

12. I applied to the PSR General Inventory. Why have I not been contacted?

The PSR General Inventory is designed to search for and match applicants who meet the specific job requirements as they have been determined by the hiring organization.

The PSC receives over 9,000 applications for an average of 300 jobs in the Inventory. If your qualifications do not match the requirements of any of the job opportunities that are available, you will not be contacted.

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