Apply for a job with Service Canada or Employment and Social Development Canada

Are you interested in working for Service Canada or Employment and Social Development Canada? There are five key steps in the application process for any public service job. Read on to find out what to expect when applying for a position with the Government of Canada.??

Step 1: Create a GC Jobs account?

To apply for a job with the Government of Canada, you will need a GC Jobs account .??

Creating an account is simple. Just provide your:?

• name??
• address?
• contact information??
• educational background??
• language ability??
• resume?

Tip: Don’t forget to activate your account! A confirmation email will be sent to your email address.?

Once you have an active account, you can:?

• apply for jobs?
• see the status of your applications??
• save your searches??
• sign up for email alerts??

Step 2: Discover job postings??

Use the Job Search page to find available positions. The “Refine Search” feature will let you narrow down your search based on the organization, location, job type, date posted, salary, and more.???

Tip: You can create a saved search and sign up for email alerts of new postings that match your search criteria. Select “Employment and Social Development Canada” under “Organization” for opportunities on our team!?

Step 3: Apply??

Once you’ve found a position that interests you, click the “Apply online” link on the job posting.??

You’ll need to work your way through the list of requirements, completing each section and saving as you go.??

Tip: You can self-declare if you are a member of one or more of these four designated employment equity groups:??

• women?
• Indigenous (Aboriginal) peoples?
• persons with disabilities??
• members of visible minorities?

Self-declaration is voluntary, but it’s to your advantage to self-declare if you belong to any employment equity groups.??

Use the “Submit application” link to send in your completed application. Make sure to submit your application before the closing date and time listed on the job advertisement.??

Your application will stay in the “Submitted job applications” section of your account until the closing date. You can make changes to your application until the closing date, but remember to resubmit your application after you do so.??

To check the status of your submitted applications, log in to your GC Jobs account. You will be contacted if your application has been retained.??

Step 4: Tests and interviews

If your application passes the screening process, you may be asked to write a test or a series of tests. You may also be invited to an interview.?

Tip: Let the person who invites you to the test or interview know, as soon as possible, if you think that assessment accommodation measures (such as a larger font, a wheelchair accessible environment, etc.) could make the test or interview more accessible to you. This information will be kept confidential.?

Step 5: Security screening - the final step

If you are successful in the interview and tests, the last step of the process is a security screening and a criminal record check. All positions within the Government of Canada require a security status or clearance. If you don’t have the required security status or clearance, the hiring manager or human resources advisor will launch the process, and you’ll receive forms to fill out. Some departments and agencies might require you to go through an enhanced security process.?

All successful candidates are also required to undergo a criminal record check (fingerprinting) through the department (or agency) before being hired. The hiring manager will contact you about this process.?

Tip: Check your GC Jobs account and email regularly to stay informed and to receive updates during the process.??

You can find more information about how to apply for Government of Canada jobs here: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/jobs/services/gc-jobs/applying-government-canada-jobs-what-expect.html ??

Good luck!?