Federal Student Work Experience Program

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Looking for a job? Explore the possibilities in the federal public service

Discover the many career paths that the Government of Canada has to offer across the country. Gain meaningful experience working on projects and initiatives that impact the lives of Canadians. Join the top student employer in Canada: we’re committed to diversity and inclusion!

Curious about how much you could earn? Find out about rates of pay.

You’re eligible if you meet these 3 criteria:

Learn more about student eligibility.

Note: Preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents who meet the job requirements.

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Ongoing Student Recruitment Inventory

Our largest student inventory is open year-round, and available to over 200 departments and agencies. It offers full-time and part-time work opportunities in a wide variety of fields including sciences, trades, administration, information technology, finance and more!

Specialized inventories

Looking for something specific? These opportunities may be of interest to you. Apply before the closing date!

Treaty Pay Summer Job for Indigenous Students (Summer 2025)
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  • Organization: Indigenous Services Canada
  • Deadline to apply: April 1, 2025
  • Availability: Full-time
Student Guide Program in France (Fall 2025)
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  • Organization: Veterans Affairs Canada
  • Deadline to apply: May 12, 2025
  • Availability: Full-time (Guides: August 11 to December 12, 2025 / Returning Guides: August 4 to December 12, 2025)

Women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities 

Be part of a public service that represents and includes the diverse identities, cultures, perspectives and experiences that make up Canada. Some student jobs and programs are only open to people who have self-declared as a member of an employment equity group. When you apply, you can indicate (self-declare) if you identify as a woman, an Indigenous person, a member of a visible minority, or a person with a disability. 

For more information, visit canada.ca/self-declare.

How it works

If you have accommodation needs, inform the person who invited you for a test or an interview as soon as possible. This information will be kept confidential. 

Learn more about accommodation measures and how they work.

Once you're hired

As a student working for the federal public service, several networking, training and mentoring opportunities, and tailored support services are available to you. Be sure to talk to your manager to learn how to register!

The Employment Opportunity for Students with Disabilities

This is a national initiative under the Federal Student Work Experience Program for students who have self-declared as persons with disabilities.

It provides support to employees with disabilities during their work term with the federal public service career. It features an onboarding process, training, activities and support services for both students and hiring managers.

Make sure to fill out the self-declaration section in your application!

The Indigenous Student Employment Opportunity

This is a national initiative under the Federal Student Work Experience Program for students who have self-declared as Indigenous. 

It provides support to First Nations, Inuit and Métis students during their work term with the federal public service. It features an onboarding process, training, mentoring and support services for both students and hiring managers.

Make sure to fill out the self-declaration section in your application! 

The Federal Youth Network
 

This is a national network for young and new public servants across Canada. It fosters and promotes engagement, innovation and career development through a range of activities and training opportunities.  

Contact us

Contact us at cfp.pfete-fswep.psc@cfp-psc.gc.ca for more information about the Federal Student Work Experience Program.

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