Pros and cons working for the federal government of Canada

[@fedjobscanada9909]

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[@VictoriaChartrand]

Well-made video! I work for the federal government and I know so many people who struggle to get through the lengthy processes. Information like this helps make this career choice more accessible for more people 👍

[@Chichicoco417]

May I ask what you do? I am very lost as to what kinds of jobs are available with the government and what the best steps are to pursuing these.

[@thehandleishothott]

The top of the band does change every 3-4 years with the renogotiated collective agreements.

[@mireilledionne218]

Hi Marielle, I just discovered your channel as I was searching a you tube channel that would help me to prepare to get a C at the oral test in English. I have done that test 5 times and I have never been able to get higher than B while I have. E at reading and a C at writing. All that to say is that your channel is a great discovery. Listening to it will be part of the tools to help me gain vocabulary and ideas of what to answers to those questions they ask. One tip, I recommend that you sell yourself a bit more in your description. For exemple by telling us since when you have been working for the federal gvt, how many departments you gave done, what sort of job you did. I don't think you need to be too detailed as mentioning at what department you are actually working but just giving a bit of background on yourself will enforce why we should listen to your advices. Personally I have been working since 2011 for the gvt and have worked in 6 or 7 departments and I must admit that I agree with your advices. Good job! And on a different note, would you have a you tube channel to suggest to me for my oral test? I have a preference for a medium that I can put in the background and listen while doing something else, like KZbin or a podcast.

[@markymarc136]

Try one of the free apps for languages learning, Duolingo, or others like. Hope this helps!

[@ciroweinstein8627]

Any suggestions on improving language skills? Like an oficial gramar book ...or other instrument?

[@pawzillasmash]

Actually, a salary above entry-level salary is not a thing in IT in government sectors. In fact, programmers get paid peanuts compared to private companies. Also, for some reason, programmers and help desk employees are considered the same thing and are in the same IT salary bracket ... which is quite laughable. When I joined the government after uni, all my friends went to private and told me not to go with the government. Our salary difference is ... let's just say they make double/triple what I make + extra benifits for the same amount of work ...

[@liamwelsh5565]

From what I've seen help desk starts at CS/IT - 01 and programmers start at 02 or are promoted to 02 after only a year. Private does pay better though, many people in IT start in government and leave to private.

[@alwayscuriousalwayslearnin]

I have noticed that on Gov sites the internal posting even in Union places have internal postings which I think is a tease when they make it, so the public can also see those internal posting s lol

[@rousselmarc]

Yes entry level jobs are well paid compared to working in retails at minimum salaries. Mid jobs level dont know about that ! Every specialized jobs though are underpaid compare to private sector.

[@cintianascimento5963]

I have been trying to find a job in the federal government for a few years. My husband and I decided to move to Ottawa in 2023 hoping to make it easier to find a federal government job.

[@fedjobscanada9909]

It is definitely a grind, don't give up! Focus on applying to lots of pools - you can use those to leverage or speed up other opportunities. Good luck!!

[@mireilledionne218]

Going to Ottawa is certainly a good way to get a job. Another one is to accept to have an administrative level position even if it's not pertinent to your studies. To give you an idea, at one job I had (working as an office worker for something similar to CNESST in Québec) one of my coworker was undertaking his third Master. We were both new to the public sector. Before that he has been working in call center and I have been working as a hotel front desk clerk. Even though we were having an entry level position (CR-04), it was the highest salary I had ever had in my life at that moment. Before the pandemic the promotion opportunity were extremely high in the NCR, cause the options were so high that people barely kept the same job for more than 2-3 years while in the regions people tend to occupy their position longer as the opportunity were not as high.

[@fedjobscanada9909]

@@mireilledionne218 Great insights!! Thanks so much for sharing.

[@Matt-ic9dt]

⁠@@fedjobscanada9909how can you use being in a pool to speed up other opportunities? I’ve been in a pool for years and rarely get contacted.

[@poetic30]

Great video. I have a few questions 1.Does the federal government assist with relocation to another peovince if the position is in another province from where you reside? Do they take care of the expenses and do they help with finding accommodation? 2. I see jobs saying Permanent (indeterminate). Does this mean one is permanent? 3. When you say generous benefits, are the benefits good? How much does the employer pay/cover in case you know? 4. Would you recommend to negotiate ones starting salary and when? Sorry for too many questions. Hope to read the response

[@linajimenez7410]

Thank you for sharing this information!

[@montrealmquebec]

Well explained! Many thanks for the video..

[@Jerome...]

So, it's complicated, you don't necessarily work efficiently and there is no reward to surpass oneself ... yet you're paid more for entry-mid jobs, with better advantages, a much better retirement and insane job/salary security. Sounds fair.

[@MrBeatboxmasta]

Yes, the entry level salaries are usually higher but you get capped really quickly, which means those in the private sector end up making more money in the end. You do have incentive to work efficiently if you want to move up in your department or elsewhere. If you do the minimum, you will be stuck at your level, which goes back to making less money in the end. There are pros and cons to every market. Seems like people want the gov to pay less, have less benefits and worse retirement. People don't realize that if there are no benefits to work for the provincial or federal gov, nobody will, which means it would take years for you to get your passport, health cards, social benefits, etc. If you think the courts are slow, imagine stripping all the benefits. Each case would take decades to be resolved.

[@lindsyrichardson2708]

Great video!

[@jontyrhodes4155]

What is salary of BSA in nova Scotia power corporation Halifax, in advance metering infrastructure ?

[@Summermemoriessss]

Thank you for your videos! 🙌🏼🙏🏻 Could you please elaborate on references? As a new immigrant I was told that I should give as references only Canadian employers? Is it true?

[@jontyrhodes4155]

Whats salary of BSA in nova Scotia power corporation, Halifax , working in advance metering infrastructure?

[@ciroweinstein8627]

Why do you considere the hiring processe impartial?

[@ciroweinstein8627]

What makes it impartial in your opinion?

[@MrBeatboxmasta]

They instituted a rule where you cannot hire or recommend someone you are related to within your department. The Feds also have to hire a mix of people so they don't discriminate against names that sound foreign. In fact, they encourage people who fall in those categories to declare themselves and it may work to those people's advantage since like I said, they are required to have a mix of employees. They don't even discriminate against learning or physical disabilities and are required to provide the necessary accommodations. Of course, your disability can't be something that prevents you from doing your job...but it can be something that requires you to be trained more slowly. Your learning disability may only get you to qualify for the entry level positions like PM01 and AS01 but once you're in, you can use your experience and efficiency at those levels to prove that you qualify for a promotion.

[@achristian7015]

The favouritism and nepotism in the hiring and relassification.

[@monica持牌移民顾问]

If I want to negotiate the salary before accepting the job, how do I negotiate it? What solid reasons should I give them? Thank you!

[@fedjobscanada9909]

Once you receive a letter of offer is the best time to negotiate - you would go back to the manager and ask to start higher in the paid band. In doing this, you basically say that you have the skills and experience to jump into the role easily. There are a couple of ways you can justify it, but your most persuasive reason is having multiple years of experience in the majority of the competencies that are listed in the job description. You want to show that you not only meet the requirements - but have skills and experience that go above and beyond!

[@monica持牌移民顾问]

@@fedjobscanada9909 Thank you. Very helpful. I did the video recorded interview and the writing exam. Waiting for the next step.

[@funnzypink]

@@monica持牌移民顾问 How did it go? Did you successfully negotiate?

[@monica持牌移民顾问]

I tried to negotiate with another college job. Right away, they rejected

[@mackap07]

Are government employees allowed to do two jobs? Part time on the side.

[@fedjobscanada9909]

Hello! Yes, as long as the second job does not have a conflict of interest with your government work.

[@ArjunSingh-qt5jn]

Yess i can say based on my going experience

[@markymarc136]

Are all Federal govt employees unionized?

[@fedjobscanada9909]

I believe most/all positions under director level are unionized (not 100% sure on this), ie. covered under a collective agreement. It isn't mandatory to become a member of a union, but you do have to pay dues whether you join or not.

[@mildntender]

The federal government of Canada salaries are the least it's laughable.😅

[@dougiep2769]

Leave your morals at the door. Like working for the mob

[@rezasanjari3305]

One major con TOO MANY IMMIGRANTS TOO MANY PEOPLE WHO CAN OT SPEAK ENGLISH

[@liamwelsh5565]

The irony in this comment...

[@mariorizkallah5383]

Im pretty sure it is a requirement to speak english to work, and having french is also a plus

[@emilieb.7838]

Great video!