Public Service Recruitment Fair

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The misperception of "Government" is often harsh...

The reality, however, is very different...

The federal public service has a lot to offer...

" ...in the globalisation system, one of the most important and enduring competitive advantages that a country can have today is a lean, effective, honest civil service".  - Thomas Friedman

The federal Public Service is Canada's:

• largest employer
• most national employer
• most international employer
• most diverse employer in terms of occupations

A Snapshot of Us

Public servant distribution:

• Federal Departments and Agencies - 255,000
• Police and Security Forces - 23,000
• Canadian Armed Forces - 65,000
• Crown Corporations - 100,000+

We're:

• 54% Female
• Avg. Age: 44
• 29.5% French (first language)
• 9.6% Visible Minorities
• 5.5% Persons with disabilities
• 3.8% Aboriginal peoples
• 0.8% of the Canadian population

Government operates today in a complex global environment...

• Shifting demographics
• International competitiveness
• Changing international role
• Rapid technological change
• Global warming
• Emerging markets
• Post 9-11 security environment

What do "Public Servants" really do?

So what do public servants actually do?

1. We're not "the private sector without a bottom line" - we have a challenging bottom line... it's making a difference to the country
2. Despite the stereotypes, it's not a "Dilbert-esque" job-in-a-cubicle...
3. ...in fact, there really isn't a "typical" PS job.

Range of occupations

We have an amazing range of occupations. Here are five examples:

• Policy development
• Regulatory
• Science and Technology
• Security
• Service delivery

Public Policy

"Big Issues" That Matter To Canadians Health care Economics (fiscal policy, monetary policy, competitiveness) Foreign relations Environment Agriculture, fisheries, forestry Energy

What Skills Are We Looking For? Analytical ability Solid research Synthesize information Good communicator Critical thinking Collaborative

Regulatory

The government creates and oversees regulations to protect the social and economic welfare of Canadians.

• Food and drug safety
• Environmental protection
• Financial sector
• Fisheries regulations

Food Inspection (Video)

More than 20,000 federal public servants work for departments and agencies with a regulatory role, including as inspectors, risk managers, scientists, legal drafters and policymakers.

Science and Technology

• International reputation in a wide range of fields (e.g. food science, environmental and communications technologies)

• Collaborate to bring to life/market new ideas and technologies (e.g. vaccines, the Canadarm, hydrogen fuel cells)

• 200 federal labs located in every province and territory

Weather Office (Video)

Security

Who protects Canada? Federal security agencies include:

• Canada Border Services Agency
• Royal Canadian Mounted Police
• Canadian Security Intelligence Service
• Communications Security Establishment Canada
• Coast Guard
• National Defence
• Foreign Affairs
• Public Safety
• Correctional Service of Canada
• Transport Canada

Federal public servants:

• defend our sovereignty
• combat crime
• fight terrorism at home and abroad
• secure our borders
• rescue people at sea

...in doing so they help to keep our communities and country safe.

Coast Guard (Video)

Service Delivery

Public servants deliver services that touch every aspect of our lives:

• pension cheques
• consular assistance abroad
• ice breaking
• passports

The federal government operates out of 1600 points of service across Canada and over 150 countries around the world.

Did You Know?

Canada is considered a world leader in governmental electronic service delivery. Over the past five years Accenture has rated Canada 1st or 2nd in the world for e-government services.

Public service...in our own words

Point of view of 3 public servants (Video)

The Public Service is challenging...and the rewards are worth it

• Stimulating work - Interesting and challenging jobs
• Diverse careers - Explore countless opportunities and career paths
• Never stop learning - Expand your skills and knowledge through continuous learning
• Be part of a community - Join supportive teams and professional networks
• Get the balance you want - Attractive compensation package and flexible work arrangements

And perhaps most of all...

...a chance to make a real difference in the lives of your neighbours, your fellow citizens and your country.

If this is what you are looking for...the Federal Public Service might be the right choice for you!

Come join us - One Employer, Thousands of Opportunities!

Thank you!

Please visit jobs.gc.ca and canada.gc.ca to learn more about what the Public Service has to offer!