Why Work for the Public Service of Canada?
December 2003
The Public Service Commission of Canada offers a wide variety of careers in a diversity of fields and locations. There is truly something for every taste. Here are nine good reasons for wanting to work for the Public Service of Canada:
1. Job satisfaction
Satisfaction in our work is a major factor in personal growth. And what can be better than feeling you are doing something that really counts? Working for your country and for all Canadians will give you real satisfaction!
2. Varied job opportunities
The federal public service offers an unbeatable range of job opportunities through a host of very attractive recruitment programs. A variety of jobs are available in over 100 federal departments, agencies and Crown corporations. There are possibilities for every taste: psychologist, translator, pilot, economist, computer expert... The choice is yours!
3. Attractive pay and benefits
Working for the federal public service comes with a lot of attractive benefits: fair pay, first-rate medical and dental plans, a generous pension scheme, flextime, a safe workplace and paid annual holidays. For some types of jobs, salaries available in the federal public service can surpass those of many other employers in the private sector.
4. Access to continuous training
Working for the Government of Canada will provide you access to a host of learning opportunities and you have the opportunity of taking stimulating courses while improving your chances of promotion.
To enhance your career possibilities and various other aspects of your life, all kinds of training is available - courses in the latest technologies, communications and interpersonal relations, awareness of other cultures and the promotion of diversity, management and second language training in both official languages - all to help employees improve their job skills.
5. Employment equity
Canada's public service is committed to being fully representative of the Canadian population. This is why the federal government actively recruits members of the target groups of employment equity programs: visible minorities, persons with disabilities, Aboriginal people and women.
If you are living with a disability, you will be interested to learn that the Public Service Commission of Canada has provided ways of meeting the needs of persons with disabilities during and after the selection process: examinations are available in adapted versions, examination length can be adjusted, technical aids will be provided if necessary and work processes and workstations can be arranged to meet your particular needs.
6. Work / life balance
Balancing their personal lives and their work-related responsibilities is a key concern for employees, and the Government of Canada understand this! The Public Service of Canada offers flexible working hours, compressed work weeks and other special arrangements such as telework.
7. Job security and occupational mobility
Job security seems to have become a rare commodity nowadays. The Government of Canada offers permanent positions and numerous opportunities for change later on through its many departments and agencies with offices in nearly 1,000 communities across the country.
8. Potential for advancement
The Government of Canada has many jobs to fill if you want to take up new challenges and earn promotions. Also, many public servants will be retiring in the next few years, which will enable numerous Canadians to find work or move ahead in the Public Service.
9. Encouragement, recognition and pride
The outstanding work of public servants is recognized! The Government of Canada encourages its employees to share their ideas, experience and opinions. As well, working for the Canadian people instils a certain pride: public servants know their work really counts!
The Public Service of Canada: an employer of choice!
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