Introduction

Industry Canada has full-time, part-time and casual workers in offices across the country, with a variety of career opportunities that require a wide range of different skills.

In choosing Industry Canada as your career choice, you will have an opportunity to use your knowledge and abilities in a constantly motivating and stimulating workplace.

Benefits

In addition to generous rates of pay, we offer an excellent training ground.

Some of the advantages of working at Industry Canada include:

• a wide variety of career choices;



• the opportunity to deal with a variety of issues for the good of the Canadian public;



• the opportunity for advancement;



• learning and professional development;



• flexible work arrangements;



• benefits packages including dental, medical, retirement and others.

Your initiative and efforts will help shape Canada into a competitive nation, dedicated to the people it serves, and create a vibrant public service for the 21^st century. A career in Industry Canada is worth considering.

Workplace of Choice

For Industry Canada, being a workplace of choice means being an organization that:

• is guided by the values of the Public Service;



• invests in its people, providing challenging work and supporting on-going learning and professional development;



• encourages creativity, innovation and intellectual freedom in the pursuit of an exciting agenda that contributes to the needs of Canadians;



• supports employees in balancing work and personal lives through flexible work arrangements, streamlining processes and balancing workload with resources available;



• shows respect, civility, fairness and caring towards its employees, and respects diversity in people, ideas and differences of view; and



• shows leadership through participation, openness, communications, teamwork, recognition and rewards for results and accomplishments.

Employment Equity Commitment

Industry Canada is committed to policies and practices which reflect all laws, regulations, and government commitments confirming and dealing with cultural diversity, including all laws prohibiting discrimination on any ground, regardless of race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, gender and sexual orientation.

Industry Canada is an organization that values diversity in the workforce. We encourage members of designated groups (persons with disabilities, Aboriginal peoples, members of a visible minority, women) to apply and to self-identify.

As with many federal government departments, Industry Canada recruits most of its employees through general or specific programs administered by the Public Service Commission. Whether you are a student or an experienced professional, the following websites will provide you with details on the various employment programs in the Public Service. The Public Service Commission website contains the addresses of the PSC offices nearest you.

General Employment

Access a list of Executive Public Service positions listed on the Public Service Commission's list of job opportunities.

For each job opening, you can access a Statement and Qualifications.

This site provides a list of all jobs open to the public in all federal government departments and in some agencies and crown corporations.

Recruitment Programs

The Accelerated Economist Training Program (AETP) provides high-calibre students with exposure to a variety of policy issues, experience in analysing sector responsibilities, and a broad view of the role, mandate, and modus operandi of various departments and agencies in the federal government. The AETP provides four six-month assignments at host departments with economic and public policy sector responsibilities. With the exception of regional postings, all assignments are located in the National Capital Region. Up to 14 persons are recruited each year. The program is based on internship, with little formal instruction.

This Fall, Industry Canada will be attending career fairs at universities across Canada to recruit students for commerce officer positions who have received their master's degree by June 30, 2006 and for economist positions, students must receive their master's degree by September 1, 2006.

The Management Trainee Program (MTP) provides a pool of highly qualified candidates for managerial positions in the federal Public Service; and it provides talented graduates with the opportunity to hone their skills and "fast-track" their careers. The program is open to recent Master's graduates in any area of specialization. The MTP provides hands-on work experience through assignments with federal departments and agencies.

On behalf of all federal government departments, the Public Service Commission advertises jobs in specific fields aimed at post-secondary graduates. Recruitment campaigns are held in the Fall and the Spring of each year. Watch for deadlines and apply online at this site.

Student and Internship Programs

Industry Canada's Community Access Program (CAP) aims to ensure that Canadians have affordable access to the Internet and related information technologies. CAP is also integral to the Government of Canada's Youth Employment Strategy, as the program offers three-month internships and other job opportunities for over 1,000 young Canadians each year.

Through CAP, youth aged 15 to 30 are hired to help connect communities across Canada to the information highway and to promote its use for local economic and social purposes. Working in Community Access Sites, particularly in rural and remote communities, CAP youth interns help small businesses, community organizations and individuals of all ages increase their knowledge of the Internet and related information technologies as well as acquire the skills to use them effectively. This work experience enables youth to gain practical knowledge and marketable skills in the rapid-growth area of information technologies. Interns also develop teaching, marketing and business skills, and build their core employability skills.

The Computers for Schools Program repairs and refurbishes surplus computer equipment donated to the program by federal and provincial governments and private-sector organizations. The computers are then donated to schools and public libraries across Canada, with a goal of donating 250,000 during the current phase of this project.

Interested applicants will perform repair and refurbishment functions in one of the program's 68 repair centres across the country. They may also provide on-site installation/network assistance to information technology staff in local school boards.

There are separate programs for youth without a high school diploma and youth who have graduated from a secondary or post-secondary institution. Youth without a high school diploma should call the YMCA at 1-800-495-8775. By completing a six-, nine-, or 12-month paid internship in one of the Program's Host Organizations, the Interns gain the skills and experience they need to become more marketable in the workplace.

The Federal Student Work Experience Program gives full-time secondary school, CÉGEP, college, technical institute and university students a fair and equal access to student jobs offered by the Public Service of Canada and opportunities to learn about the federal government and gain valuable experience while developing and improving their employability skills. Managers at Industry Canada use this program to find high calibre students. There is no deadline for applying to the general inventory. The core of the program is a computerized national inventory of students seeking a summer job with the federal government. This inventory is administered by the Public Service Commission (PSC) of Canada.

Industry Canada's Communications Research Centre 'Research Affiliate Program'

As part of the Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP), the Communications Research Centre (CRC) recruits students to work at their Shirley's Bay (Ottawa) location. The CRC generally conducts research in fields related to networks research, satellite communications, radio sciences, communications devices and components research, and television broadcast technologies.

Preference for entry into the Research Affiliate Program may be given to students who study in: computer engineering, computer science, electronics, psychology (behavioural), electrical engineering, physics engineering, electronics engineering or physics.

NetCorps Canada International offers exciting volunteer internships in developing countries to young people (ages 19 to 30) with appropriate skills in information and communication technologies. These internships of approximately six months are implemented by some of Canada's largest volunteer-sending international development organizations including Canada World Youth, CUSO and Oxfam-Québec.

The federal government has employed over 3,000 students each year under this program. Industry Canada is a prime user of this program. 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 site includes information on student eligibility and details on how to apply.

Student Connections, an Industry Canada initiative funded through the Youth Employment Strategy, hires and trains post-secondary students and recent graduates as Student Business Advisors (SBAs). These SBAs provide on-site customized Internet training, assessments, and e-commerce services to clients across Canada. If you are interested in joining the Student Connections team, and would like information on the employment opportunities in your area, please call 1 888 807-7777.

A guide to Government of Canada programs and services for youth. Topics include work experiences opportunities, entrepreneurship, internships and more.

Industry Canada Employment Opportunities Websites

Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) — Patent Examiner Recruitment

As part of the Canadian Intellectual Property Office, the Canadian Patent Office is responsible for granting patents in Canada. Its role in granting patents is to acquire and disseminate technological information and to encourage the creation, adoption and exploitation of inventions.

At this time, the Canadian Patent Office is recruiting Patent Examiners. As a Patent Examiner, you will examine patent applications and prepare technical and legal reports using a computerized system. Specifically, you will research relevant technologies to compare with similar prior inventions and assess if patent applications comply with the Patent Act and Rules. In fact, you will have the privilege of familiarizing yourself with new technology before anyone else.

Candidates must have graduated from a recognized university with a degree in engineering or graduated with honours from a recognized university in a pure or applied science. Preference will be given to Canadian citizens. Please clearly indicate your citizenship.

The Competition Bureau offers challenging careers investigating cartels, fighting deceptive marketing practices, examining mergers and advocating the benefits of competition. University graduates in economics, law or business administration, who are looking for a full-time job, can apply to the Competition Bureau by registering with the Public Service Commission.

Information on obtaining student employment is also available. Read the testimonials of some of the young graduates who have joined our ranks in recent years, and see what they have to say about their job and the Bureau.

As an agency of Industry Canada, Measurement Canada is responsible for approving new measurement technology for use in the Canadian marketplace and for certifying the accuracy of scales, gasoline pumps, and electricity and natural gas meters and systems. The agency has various inspector and metrologist positions.

Information on careers, the recruitment process, minimum qualifications, compensation and benefits as well as current job openings are listed on the website.

Industry Canada Partnered Employment Opportunities Websites

Industry Canada is a partner in BC WorkinfoNET, whose mission is to make online labour market and career information accessible to British Columbians. Visitors to the site can find a wealth of information on career planning, learning and employment. Information is available for various demographic groups including Aboriginals, adults in transition, newcomers, parents, recent graduates, self-employed individuals, students, women and youth. Check out the latest career events calendar, guides and resources, and other job sites.

CareerPLACE is an initiative of the Native Women's Association in partnership with Industry Canada's SkillNet.ca Program. The Aboriginal recruitment site includes sections for "New Job Seekers", "New Employers" and "Aboriginal Organizations". Users can register on the site to access the variety of services. Job Seekers can post resumés, access employer profiles, check out recruitment or youth campaigns, or look into training or education opportunities. New employers can include their company profiles or search the resumé database. Other features include an electronic bulletin board, statistical information, and targeted job postings.

The Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) is a financial institution wholly owned by the Government of Canada. BDC offers financial and consulting services to Canadian small business, with a particular focus on technology and exporting.

Those interested in a career with BDC can apply online for some of the exciting positions available, such as customer service officer, account manager, consulting group officer, manager or project officer, as well as various positions in the head office. A list of qualifications is available for each employment category. Read up on BDC's training strategy, which new employees can take advantage of to ensure they meet the needs of their clients.

The Canadian Space Agency (CSA) offers exciting career opportunities for engineers, technicians, scientists and individuals in other professions. Links are provided to the Public Service Commission, student work experience programs, aerospace studies, fellowships and private research. Some of these jobs are out of this world! Check the Studies and Careers section for more information on various careers in space, jobs at the CSA for students, and academic support programs.

The Canadian Tourism Commission (CTC) is a Crown corporation that works in partnership with Canada's tourism industries to promote Canada as a world-class, all-season tourism destination.

The CTC offers diverse employment opportunities all around the world. The head office is located in Vancouver, but you can apply to work at one of their other offices in one of 12 countries including Australia, China, France, Italy, Japan, Mexico and the United States. You can submit your resumé online or directly to the Canadian Tourism Office in the country of your choice.

The CTC also offers co-op jobs or internships for students including placements as part of university or college co-operative programs, work placements, and seasonal staffing.

Genome Canada is the primary funding and information resource relating to genomics and proteomics in Canada. Check the exciting career opportunities available, listed by province, for post-doctoral or engineer positions, technical positions, project manager positions, accountant positions and programmer positions, to name a few.

Check out their career outreach events. Throughout the year, panel discussions are held in the United States and in Europe to help post-doctoral students find out about Canadian career opportunities and to attract top researchers from around the world to work in Canada.

The National Research Council Canada (NRC) employs over 3500 researchers, technologists and support staff, and about 1000 guest researchers. NRC offers career opportunities throughout Canada for people from practically every background: experienced university staff, co-op students, summer students and new graduates. Full-time, part-time and term positions are available.

Visitors to the site can use the jobs database to search for jobs by date, location, title or institute and to apply for a specific competition. You can apply online for a specific competition or for one of the employment programs. The NRC site provides a guide for newcomers to Canada, tips on how to prepare for an interview, and summaries on what some of their top researchers are doing.

NSERC supports more than 17 000 university students and post-doctoral fellows in their advanced studies. They also fund more than 10 000 university professors every year and encourage more than 500 Canadian companies to invest in university research.

Check the Careers page for information on how to apply for a job and current job openings. Also available are collaborative opportunities for researchers, graduate students, universities and businesses listed in their NSERC Concourse. Match your skills and research needs to others and become part of a successful team.

SSHRC is an arm's-length federal agency that promotes and supports university-based research and training in the social sciences and humanities.

Full-time, term and student job opportunities are listed on SSHRC's website. Applicants are invited to submit their resumés online.

SCC is a federal Crown corporation with the mandate to promote efficient and effective standardization. Located in Ottawa, the SCC has a 15-member governing Council and a staff of approximately 80.

A job at the SCC is ideal for people who are interested in pursuing a career in the field of standards. Job opportunities are posted on their website as they become available.

Statistics Canada is the largest federal government employer of economists, sociologists and statisticians. These people are responsible for a wide range of activities, including the collection, analysis, and dissemination of socio-economic data.

The Employment Opportunities page offers information on recruiting economists, sociologists and mathematical statisticians, including a list of career information sessions at universities, qualification requirements, application procedures, and training. Also included are links to other employment opportunities in the Public Service.

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