Government Recruitment Programs
Federal Government Recruitment Programs (Graduate Students)
The following government recruitment programs are run annually, aimed at students completing graduate-level (Master’s, PhD, etc.) programs of study. Foreknowledge of these programs may be career planning factor for undergraduate students considering options for further education.
Advanced Policy Analyst Program (APAP) Learn More
The Advanced Policy Analyst Program (APAP) is the government of Canada’s top leadership and recruitment programs, targeting students completing postgraduate programs, and granting experience in multiple agencies.
Economist and Policy Analyst Stream (FIN) Economist and Policy Analyst Stream on Canada.ca
The Economist and Policy Analyst Stream is a targeted initiative of the Department of Finance (FIN) annual recruitment campaign, which typically opens each Fall, targeting students completing postgraduate programs.
Doctoral Researcher Stream (FIN) Doctoral Researcher Stream (FIN) on Canada.ca
The Doctoral Researcher Stream is a targeted initiative of the Department of Finance (FIN) annual recruitment campaign, which typically opens each Fall, targeting students completing doctoral programs.
Tax Legislation Stream (FIN) Tax Legislation Stream (FIN) on Canada.ca
The Tax Legislation Stream is a targeted initiative of the Department of Finance (FIN) annual recruitment campaign, which typically opens each Fall, targeting students completing postgraduate programs.
Recruitment of Policy Leaders Recruitment of Policy Leaders on Canada.ca
This program develops a pool of exceptional candidates who are ready to be hired into a variety of mid- to senior-level policy-related positions in the federal public service based on a strong record of policy-relevant experience, leadership or initiative, and research achievement.