If you’re looking to start a career in the government sector, Global Affairs Canada (GAC) is looking to fill several jobs right now.
GAC is a federal department that helps “define, shape and advance Canada’s interests and values in a complex global environment.”
“We manage diplomatic relations, promote international trade and provide consular assistance,” states the website. “We lead international development, humanitarian, and peace and security assistance efforts. We also contribute to national security and the development of international law.”
These jobs are located in Ontario and Quebec, and while some are specialized roles, other positions don’t require a college degree.
Learning specialist/senior learning specialist
Location: Gatineau, Québec
Salary range: $93,600 to $99,454/$99,893 to $106,185
Closing date: December 8, 2023
Requirements: College degree/master’s degree and/or PhD
Description: As a learning specialist/senior learning specialist at the Centre for Learning in International Affairs and Global Leadership (CFSD), you’ll help support employees in the development of their international competencies in International Affairs and Global Leadership. You’ll stay on top of emerging learning needs on policy and geographic areas.
Ministerial correspondence editor
Location: Ottawa, Ontario
Salary range: $94,113 to $101,750
Closing date: December 11, 2023
Requirements: College degree or acceptable combination of education, training and/or related experience
Description: GAC is looking to fill three positions for this role in which you’ll need significant experience editing communications products in French and English as well as using ccmMercury. You’ll be responsible for proofreading and providing quality control services for the correspondence to be signed by ministers, deputy ministers and parliamentary secretaries.
Administrative support (casual employment)
Location: Ottawa, Ontario and Gatineau, Québec
Salary range: $47,729 to $70,622
Closing date: December 21, 2023
Requirements: Experience in project management
Description: You’ll be responsible for administrative support services like managing daily agendas, planning or coordinating meetings, and preparing or reviewing documents for accuracy. You’ll also be responsible for tasks like data entry, filing, and drafting correspondence.
Various administrative positions
Location: Ottawa, Ontario and Gatineau, Québec
Salary range: $61,154 to $72,544
Closing date: January 3, 2024
Requirements: College degree or diploma
Description: You’ll provide various admin support services like managing daily agendas, coordinating correspondence and meetings, and preparing/reviewing documents. Other tasks include data entry and processing customer requests.
Watch and security manager
Location: Ottawa, Ontario
Salary range: $104,829 to $113,092
Closing date: May 1, 2024
Requirements: A degree from a recognized post-secondary institution, or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience
Description: You’ll be the first point of contact for Canadians affected by emergencies, whether they’re government employees abroad or citizens. Using a variety of tools, you’ll monitor and analyze rapidly changing international events, and you’ll be responsible for taking appropriate initial action.
Bilingual human resources assistant
Location: Gatineau, Québec
Salary range: $55,543 to $60,130
Closing date: September 30, 2024
Requirements: Bilingual imperative. Vocational or technical diploma, an attestation of college studies, a college diploma or a university degree in a field related to the position
Description: You’ll work closely with HR advisors, create and update files, and prepare various documents such as offer letters, invitations, and results letters. You’ll add job postings and appointment notices into the resourcing system and coordinate exams and interviews.