Government of Canada Recruitment Programs

Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP)
http://jobs-emplois.gc.ca/fswep-pfete/index-eng.htm

FSWEP is the primary vehicle through which federal government departments and agencies recruit students. This program, established in 1990, provides some 8,000 students a year with temporary jobs in different federal departments and agencies.

CO-OP Program
http://jobs-emplois.gc.ca/coop/index-eng.htm

The federal public service of Canada continues to be the nation's largest single employer of students enrolled in Post-secondary Co-op/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 federal 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.

Management Trainee Program (MTP)
www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/prg/mtpsg-eng.asp

The Management Trainee Program (MTP) is part of the public service effort to enhance the capacity of its leaders to deal with the challenges facing Canada and to maintain a world-class public service. It focuses on the development of entry-level candidates who have demonstrated their potential to become managers and future leaders through a rigorous selection process launched and managed by the Canada Public Service Agency (CPSA).

Recruitment of Policy Leaders (RPL)
http://jobs-emplois.gc.ca/rpl-rlp/index-eng.htm

The Recruitment of Policy Leaders (RPL) program targets and recruits exceptional graduates into the public service of Canada. It takes into account candidates' advanced educational and professional qualifications, in order to recruit policy analysts for higher levels of responsibility.

Accelerated Economist Trainee Program (AETP)
www.psagency-agencefp.gc.ca/aetp-pfae/index_e.asp

The Accelerated Economist Training Program (AETP) provides high-caliber students with exposure to a variety of policy issues, experience in analyzing 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. Three assignments are with central agencies: Treasury Board Secretariat; Department of Finance; and Privy Council Office. A fourth assignment takes place in a line department.

Career Assignment Program (CAP)
www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/chro-dprh/index-eng.asp

The Career Assignment Program (CAP) is a federal Public Service leadership development program that recruits individuals from within the public service who have demonstrated executive potential. The goal of the program is to accelerate leadership development and advancement within the Public Service. Over a three-year period, participants can expect to attain management and leadership experience that will prepare them to perform successfully at pre-executive and executive levels. Today’s program places significant emphasis on developing executive level competencies by providing hands-on work experience through assignments with organizations and through an educational component that complement and enhances the experience acquired on the job.

Post-Secondary Recruitment (PSR)
http://jobs-emplois.gc.ca/psr-rp/index-eng.htm

The Post-Secondary Recruitment Program (PSR) seeks post-secondary graduates who have the qualifications needed to fill entry-level positions in federal government organizations. Career choices may be advertised throughout the year by means of recruitment campaigns. The campaigns generally begin in the fall and winter. While the career choices are targeted towards specific job opportunities, the general inventory is non-specific and is open to university students of all fields of study. It is a quick way for managers to fill positions. Job opportunities vary with the needs of government organizations.

PUBLIC WORKS AND GOVERNMENT SERVICES CANADA
www.pwgsc.gc.ca/carrieres-careers

PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION OF CANADA
www.jobs-emplois.gc.ca

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER
www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/chro-dprh/default.asp