Careers in Federal Government Day

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Have you considered a career in the public service? Learn about opportunities to start your career with Canada’s Federal Government!

On Tuesday, January 21, 2025 between 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., join us to engage in one-to-one text- and video-based conversations with Federal Government organizations and learn about current and future job opportunities within the Federal Government.


Virtual Recruitment Hub

Pop in when it suits your schedule and have a conversation with representatives from various Federal Government organizations to discover potential career paths and opportunities.

Time: Join anytime between 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. EST
Location: Virtual 


Attending Organizations

  • Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) | Agence des services frontaliers du Canada (ASFC)
  • Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) | Agence du revenu du Canada (ARC)
  • Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) | Service canadien du renseignement de sécurité (SCRS)
  • Communications Security Establishment Canada (CSE)
  • Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) |Service correctionnel Canada (SCC)
  • Department of National Defence | Le ministère de la Défense nationale
  • Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) |Pêches et Océans Canada (MPO)
  • Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada |Logement, Infrastructures et Collectivités Canada
  • Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) | Immigration, Réfugiés et Citoyenneté Canada
  • Indigenous Services Canada (Ontario Region Nurse Recruitment)
  • Public Service Commission of Canada |Commission de la fonction publique du Canada
  • Royal Canadian Navy - HMCS Prevost
  • Shared Services Canada (SSC) | Services partagés Canada (SPC)
  • Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC)

Workplace of the Future Panel Discussion

Join leading professionals from Federal Government agencies in exploring each organization’s approach to building the workplace of the future. Topics include Federal Government agency initiatives to create an equitable, diverse workplace that cultivates inclusion; skill sets that Federal Government recruiters are looking for from university interns and graduates; and the format of work within Federal Government organizations: remote, hybrid, or in-person model.

Time: 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. EST
Location: Virtual, within the Brazen platform

 

Armchair Discussion

Join Canada Revenue Agency's (CRA) Commissioner Bob Hamilton and Western's Vice Provost, Students John Doerksen, for a virtual armchair discussion moderated by Western's Director, Government Relations & Strategic Partnerships Sarah Browning to hear about the "Future of Work" in the public service and initiatives at the CRA to improve the workplace for its employees and support Canadians every day.

Time: 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. EST
Location: Virtual, within the Brazen platform

Why work for a Federal Government organization?

  1. Federal Government organizations value undergraduate and graduate degrees when hiring and are large supporters of life-long learning.

  2. There are a large variety of Federal Government organizations and, in turn, a greater opportunity for students and alumni to work within a career that matches their area of study and passion.

  3. The work conducted by students and alumni working within Federal Government organizations has meaningful impacts on the lives of Canadians.

  4. Federal Government organizations offer competitive salaries and benefits.

  5. Students and alumni are offered more opportunities in comparison to industries outside of the Federal Government to work where they want to work as Federal Government organizations offer job opportunities in every province and territory.


Dress Code

Careers & Experience values and respects the rich culture and experiences of Western students, and understands that traditional dress codes can limit their ability to express their whole selves. We wish to empower students to embody their professional identity in a way that is true to them, and encourage students to present themselves in a way that is not limiting to their identities. 

Please do not feel you need to: change your natural texture, remove or re-style any religious symbols or headwear (or adapt religious dress), adapt to gender binaries, and/or hide or remove piercings and tattoos.

As a general guideline, your attire should appear polished and workplace appropriate as it would if you were attending an interview. We recommend wearing business casual attire.