Federal Public Service (cont`d)

RQR CREATE Pre-Symposium Workshop
November 13, 2012
Working in The Government
Korian Soumano
DVM, MSc, PhD
Overview
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Federal Public Service
About Health Canada
Employment Opportunities
Applying to the Federal Public Service
Federal Public Service
Employer of Choice
• Canada’s largest employer- 230,000 employees
• Canada’s most national employer - over 1,600 points of service
across Canada
• Canada’s most multi-skilled workforce- more occupational
disciplines than any other employer
• Canada’s most international employer - presence in 115
countries around the world
• This scale and scope provide unparalleled opportunities for
different careers in different areas, all within the federal public
service
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Federal Public Service (cont’d)
• Myriad opportunities for mobility and advancement across
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departments
o From job to job, department to department, region to
region
o Access to approx. 75 organizations in about 1000
locations
Committed to employment equity
Contributing to a national effort to make a difference in the
lives of Canadians everyday
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Federal Public Service (end)
Other Benefits of Working for the Federal Public Service
• Flexible work arrangements (compressed work week, telework, etc)
• Fair Salary
• Attractive compensation package
• Excellent medical/dental/pension benefitsFair salary
• Safe and healthy workplaces
• Opportunities for advancement – Continuous learning (e.g.
developmental program, language training)
• Work-Life Balance
• Vacation and numerous types of leave
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About Health Canada
The federal department responsible for helping Canadians
maintain and improve their health
In 2009:
• Over 10, 000 employees - Close to 5,000 science and
healthcare jobs; 600 students / year
• 160 research scientists in 50
laboratories in 15 locations
across Canada
• Member of Community of Fed. Regulators
• Health services to First
Nations and Inuit People
•Drug Safety
• Healthy Environments
•Consumer Product Safety
• Food safety
•Information to help people
make healthy choices
www.hc-sc.gc.ca
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About Health Canada (end)
Recruiting for S&T at Health Canada
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Around 2009, HC hired
over 170 Science, Technology
and Healthcare professionals
Change in workforce
demographics necessitated mid
to entry-level hiring to
compensate for upcoming
retirement trends:
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Over 40% of HC’s S&T
employees are over age 45
Health Canada is committed to diversity in the
workforce. In 2009:
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Over 60% of HC’s S&T population were women
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Over 15% of HC’s S&T population were visible
minorities (above the workforce availability estimate)
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Student Employment Opportunities at Health Canada
www.jobs-emplois.gc.ca
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Student Employment Opportunities at Health Canada (cont’d)
Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP - 1 of 5)
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
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Student Employment Opportunities at Health Canada (cont’d)
Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP - 2 of 5)
The prime objective of FSWEP is to provide full-time students with work
experience related to their Field of Study and to provide them with learning
opportunities. The program is also designed to give full-time secondary
school, CEGEP, college, technical institute and university students
employment opportunities that will:
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Enrich their academic programs
Help fund their education and encourage them to complete their studies
Develop their employability
Improve their ability to find good jobs after graduation
Offer insights into future employment opportunities; and
Help them evaluate their career options within the federal public
service
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Student Employment Opportunities at Health Canada (cont’d)
Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP - 3 of 5)
After you submit your job application
• The form is sent electronically to a computerized database containing all
the applications of students who applied during the current campaign
(about 70,000 applicants per year)
• Federal departments and agencies offering student jobs submit a request
to the PSC
• The PSC conducts a search in the database based on departmental
requirements (e.g. year/level of education, Field of Study and Skills). The
system identifies all the students who meet the search requirements and
randomly selects at least five candidates to refer for each position
• The PSC contacts the selected candidates by e-mail or by phone
check their interest and availability
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• The Organization, department or agency making the request must assess
the referred candidates and appoint the successful candidate.
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Student Employment Opportunities at Health Canada (cont’d)
Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP - 4 of 5)
Recruitment period
• FSWEP campaigns normally run from October of one year to September
of the following year. The exact date of the beginning of the next
campaign are posted on the site at the appropriate time
• At the end of each campaign, the PSC deletes all the data from its
computerized inventory, so students who wish to be considered
for jobs must complete a new application for each campaign
• There is no cut-off date for FSWEP applications. Students may complete
and submit an application at any time during the campaign. Student jobs in
federal departments and agencies are filled throughout the year
• Please note that the period from March to June is the peak recruitment
time for summer jobs
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Student Employment Opportunities at Health Canada (cont’d)
Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP - 5 of 5)
Eligibility Criteria
• To be eligible for FSWEP you must be studying in Canada or be a Canadian
student studying abroad and:
• A full-time secondary or post-secondary student in an accredited institution*
• Currently recognized as having full-time student status in the academic
institution in which you are enrolled*
• Returning to full-time studies in the next academic term
• At least the minimum required age to work in the province or
where the job exists
territory
• Departments will ask you to provide proof that you meet the above
requirements
*Part-time students recognized by their academic institution as having a disability are
permitted to apply.
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Student Employment Opportunities at Health Canada (cont’d)
Post-secondary Co-op/Internship Program – (1 of 2)
• Since 1990, the federal government has employed over 3,000 students each
year under these programs
• In partnership with participating academic institutions, PSC plays an
important role in providing post-secondary students with the relevant and
practical work experience they need to fulfill the requirements of their
academic program
• The PSC is responsible for approving Co-op/Internship programs from
which managers in the federal Public Service may recruit students
• PSC has established approval criteria against which Co-op/Internship
programs are assessed
These criteria seek to ensure that the programs approved by the PSC are those
which formally integrate, in a structured manner, academic learning with
development, through work experiences.
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Student Employment Opportunities at Health Canada (cont’d)
Post-secondary Co-op/Internship Program – (2 of 2)
Eligibility Criteria
The Co-op and Internship program is available only to post-secondary
students who are enrolled in a Post-secondary Co-op/Internship Program
where work experience is a mandatory requirement for graduation.
Only students enrolled in PSC approved Co-op/Internship programs can be
recruited to work in the federal public service under this particular student
program
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Student Employment Opportunities at Health Canada (cont’d)
Research Affiliate Program (RAP)
• Designed specifically to recruit post-secondary students who require
supervised laboratory, field or general research experience related to their
degree program
• Helps the student develop specific knowledge
and research skills, including design, execution
and evaluation
• Be currently recognized as having full-time student status
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Student Employment Opportunities at Health Canada (cont’d)
Student Bridging Mechanism – (1 of 2)
• Bridging mechanism facilitate the
appointment of students who have
been hired into the public service
under the FSWEP, RAP, or Coop/Internship programs after the
completion of their educational
program
• It gives the possibility to get a term or indeterminate employment
without applying
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Student Employment Opportunities at Health Canada (cont’d)
Student Bridging Mechanism – (2 of 2)
Internal Advertised Appointment Processes
Permit students to apply when the following conditions apply:
• The area of selection for the internal advertised appointment process being
held specifically includes persons appointed under Treasury Board
Secretariat (TBS) approved student employment programs
• Student meets all other criteria of the area of selection
• Student is currently employed under a TBS approved Student Employment
Program and can demonstrate that he/she will be able to complete his/her
current studies program within the timeframe indicated on the
advertisement
• Students must have completed their studies program prior to
appointment to a term or indeterminate position
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Student Employment Opportunities at Health Canada (cont’d)
Post Secondary Recruitment (PSR - 1 of
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Seeks post-secondary graduates who have the qualifications needed to fill
full time entry-level positions in federal government organizations
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There are two components to PSR:
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Advertised career choices
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General inventory
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Student Employment Opportunities at Health Canada (cont’d)
Post Secondary Recruitment Components (PSR - 2 of
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Advertised Career Choices
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May be throughout the year by means of recruitment campaigns. The
campaigns generally begin in the fall and/or winter
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Career choices are targeted towards specific job opportunities
The General Inventory
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It is non-specific (unlike career choices) and is open to university
students of all fields of study
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It is a quick way for managers to fill positions. Job opportunities vary
with the needs of government organizations.
You can apply by completing the application online at:
www.jobs.gc.ca
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Student Employment Opportunities at Health Canada (cont’d)
Post Secondary Recruitment (PSR - 3 of
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Eligibility Criteria
• Advertised Career Choices:
o Education requirements for advertised career choices range from
college diplomas to doctorate degrees
o Please ensure you meet the requirements before applying or your
application will automatically be rejected
• Post-Secondary General Inventory:
o Anyone with a university degree may submit an application to the
general inventory, although only those candidates who
meet the requirements of the requesting government
organization will be referred
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Applying to the Federal Public Service
Overview of the Application Process for Graduates – (1 of 6)
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Applying to the Federal Public Service (cont’d)
Overview of the Application Process for Graduates – (2 of 6)
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Applying to the Federal Public Service (cont’d)
Overview of the Application Process for Graduates – (3 of 6)
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Applying to the Federal Public Service (cont’d)
Overview of the Application Process for Graduates – (4 of 6)
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Applying to the Federal Public Service (cont’d)
Overview of the Application Process for Graduates – (5 of 6)
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Applying to the Federal Public Service (cont’d)
Overview of the Application Process for Graduates – (6 of 6)
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Applying to the Federal Public Service (cont’d)
Information on a job poster
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Occupational group and level
Salary/ process numbers
Closing date
Geographic location/ section, division, department
Position title/ language requirements
Area of selection
Essential and Asset Criteria: Education and Experience (used for
screening purposes)
• Occupational certification requirements (if required)
• Link to the Statement of Merit Criteria and conditions of employment
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Applying to the Federal Public Service (cont’d)
Example of a job poster
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Applying to the Federal Public Service (cont’d)
Example of a job poster (cont’d)
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Applying to the Federal Public Service (cont’d)
Example of a job poster (cont’d)
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Applying to the Federal Public Service (cont’d)
Statement of Merit Criteria
A Statement of Merit Criteria tells you what qualifications you need in order to be
eligible for appointment to a position. There of four types of merit criteria:
• Essential qualifications: education, experience, knowledge and abilities
necessary to perform the work
• Asset qualifications: similar to essential qualifications, these can be related to
education, experience and knowledge. It is not mandatory to meet the asset
qualifications to be screened in for the position. They are considered beneficial
for the job
• Operational requirements: position related work requirements such as the
requirement to work overtime or travel
• Organizational needs: refer to needs of the organization to meet its mandate,
such as meeting employment equity objectives
The more your résumé highlights the skills and experience outlined in the
Statement of Merit Criteria the more effective your résumé will be
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Applying to the Federal Public Service (cont’d)
Example of a job poster (cont’d)
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Applying to the Federal Public Service (cont’d)
Example of a job poster (cont’d)
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Applying to the Federal Public Service (cont’d)
Essential Criteria
Asset Criteria
• Mandatory qualifications and
• Qualifications not essential to
attributes necessary to perform
the work
perform the work, but would
benefit the organization or
enhance a person's ability to do
the job now or in the future
Example for a toxicologist position : Essential qualification: Bachelor
degree in biology ; Asset qualification: Master or Doctorate degree from a
recognized university in a biological science
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Applying to the Federal Public Service (end)
Possible classifications, e.g., for toxicology students:
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BI – Biological Sciences Group
CH – Chemistry Group
SE RES – Research Scientists
SG SRE - Scientific Regulation Group
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QUESTIONS?
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