Working at Public Services and Procurement Canada

Are you interested in working at Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)? We offer opportunities for people with a wide range of skills, interests and educational backgrounds.

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Top 10 reasons to work at PSPC

  1. Keep learning. Build your career through professional development. We offer courses, mentoring, coaching and on-the-job training.
  2. Earn a good living. Each job has a salary range that brings annual increases to most employees, up to a maximum amount. And, when overtime is authorized, you will be paid for it.
  3. Advance. The experience you will gain in an entry-level job will help you compete for a higher paying job at the next level.
  4. Pension and benefits. You will receive a wide range of employee benefits, including a pension plan, life insurance, disability insurance, and dental and health care. Learn more about public service group insurance benefits plans.
  5. Take time off. You will be eligible for three weeks of holidays per year when you start. As well, you will receive sick leave, maternity/paternity and/or parental leave, one personal day and one day for volunteer activities.
  6. Explore flexible work arrangements. Depending on the type of work you do, arrangements such as flexible hours and compressed work weeks may help you balance your personal and work life.
  7. Have many careers in one. We offer a variety of employment opportunities. Whatever your expertise, you will have the chance to develop knowledge and skills in new areas, as well as explore opportunities in other departments and regions when on assignments.
  8. Commitment to Employment Equity. We have been recognized as one of the best Diversity Employers in Canada. We offer an inclusive and diverse work environment where we acknowledge the value of Canadians' characteristics. Our employee networks include upper management representation and they organize events throughout the year. Networks such as the Managers' Council, the National Youth Network, the Aboriginal Peoples Network, the Network for Persons with Disabilities, the Visible Minorities Network and the Pride at Work Network for the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender community involve employees from across PSPC. Watch a video of our diverse workforce.
  9. Do interesting and challenging work. It is not unusual to find yourself working on issues with high visibility. But even if you don't, there is plenty of satisfaction in just finding your niche and doing what you do best.
  10. Make a difference. No matter what role you play, you are serving Canadians.

Career paths at PSPC

Builders

Architecture, engineering and land survey (AR/EN), engineering and scientific support (EG), general technical (GT) and physical science (PC)

Our builders look after most of the federal government’s properties—from offices to bridges to dams.

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Buyers

Purchasing and supply (PG)

Our purchasing officers help federal departments acquire goods, services and construction while delivering best value to Canadians. As the federal government’s largest buyer, we sign an average of 60,000 contracts a year for a total of $10 billion.

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Are you a graduate who is interested in purchasing or contracting? Learn how you can become a supply officer trainee through the Intern Officer Development Program at PSPC.

Detectives

Auditing (AU)

Our audit officers apply accounting principles and audit standards to planning, delivering and managing government services.

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Enablers

Administrative services (AS)

Our administrative officers are essential to efficient and smooth operations.

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Explorers

Economics and social sciences (EC)

Our economics and social sciences officers conduct research and studies and perform analysis.

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Financiers

Financial management (FI)

Our financial officers perform complex operations for both PSPC and the Receiver General of Canada.

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Are you pursuing a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation? Learn how you can receive training through the Financial Officer Recruitment and Development Program.

Operators

General labour and trades (GL), general services (GS) and heating, power and stationary plant operation (HP)

Our operators and tradespersons maintain building systems.

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People persons

Personnel administration (PE)

Our human resources officers work with line managers and executives to help ensure we have the right people to get the job done.

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Technical wizards

Computer systems administration (CS)

Our computer systems officers take care of our information technology services. They use innovative technology in a fast-paced and service-oriented environment. They work individually or as part of a team.

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Voices

Information services (IS)

Communications officers get our message out to employees, the media, the public and other government departments and agencies. Marketing officers, meanwhile, focus on changing behaviour and encouraging the use of our newest services.

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Wordsmiths

Translation (TR)

Our translation officers are among our most specialized group. They must have a university degree in translation. Although they usually work with English and French, some provide services in other languages too.

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