What We Offer

Why should you consider working in the Finance Branch at Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC)?

We can offer you interesting work, great opportunities and an excellent benefits package.

Competitive compensation

Salary*

  • FI-01: $48,430 - $67,937
  • FI-02: $58,951 - $79,971
  • FI-03: $74,592 - $96,160
  • FI-04: $83,308 - $107,547

*To be revised November 2011 (Back to *)

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Benefits

Employee benefits available to public servants include a comprehensive pension plan, health and dental care, vacation and sick leave.

For more information on pension, insurance and related benefits please visit the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat's Pensions and Benefits Web site.

Professional development

PWGSC recognizes the importance of investing in its employees. The learning opportunities offered to our employees are designed to enable them to handle more complex issues and increase their competencies in various aspects of their work. We strive to provide the means to realize your career aspirations. Here is the list of mandatory courses in the Finance Branch:

Mandatory courses for all financial officers (FI):

  1. F111 - Financial Management Control Frameworks** (3 days)
  2. F112 - Government Planning, Budgeting, Reporting and Evaluation Cycle** (2 days)
  3. F113 - Financial Management Systems** (2 days)

**Please note that all Public service employees currently in the financial management group (FI) who are part of the core public administration and who also have less than five years of experience in that occupational group as of September 1, 2010, are required to take all three courses within three years of that date. For new hires in a financial management position, the three-year timeframe for course completion will commence on the day they join the Public Service. (Back to **)

Additional mandatory courses for financial advisors (FI-03) and managers (FI-04):

  1. T008 - Writing in Clear and Concise Language (3 days)***
  2. T034 - Writing Targeted Briefing Notes (1 day)
  3. T037 - Creating Powerful Presentations (2 days)****

***The course "Writing in Clear and Concise Language" (code T008) offered by the Canada School of Public Service, has replaced former courses code T007 & T017. So, employees who have followed courses T007 and/or T017 in the past do not have to register for T008, this one being equivalent. (Back to ***)

****The course "Creating Powerful Presentations" (code T037) offered by the Canada School of Public Service has replaced former course "Effective Communication: Presentations" (code T010). So, employees who have followed course T010 in the past do not have to register for T037, this one being equivalent. (Back to ****)

Work-life balance

PWGSC is committed to implementing flexible work arrangements and leave options. The current environment provides an opportunity for employees desiring increased flexibility to come forward with proposals. Likewise, managers are encouraged to demonstrate leadership and creativity by supporting flexible work arrangements.

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Diversity, integrity and respect

We recognize that people of different backgrounds and cultures or with different strengths and styles will provide our work environment with unique perspectives and solutions. We are also aware that the organization benefits from diversity in the workplace, which in turn, creates a greater the pool of expertise.

Awards and recognition

In the workplace, recognition translates into renewed energy, a desire to innovate, a stronger sense of belonging to one's work team, and even improved health. Whether the goal is to acknowledge professionalism, a significant contribution to a project, or years of service in the Public Sector, recognition always has its place. It can range from a simple "thank you" or compliment to a major reward. The purpose of the Recognition Program is to support the formal and informal recognition initiatives within the Department or the Public Service.