Pros and cons working for the federal government of Canada

In today's video, I will outline the pros and cons of working for the government of Canada (as I see it).

Talking points:
00:00 Intro
00:31 Getting hired
01:21 Impact of your work
01:45 Choosing what to work on
02:44 Job security and benefits
03:57 Set salary bands
04:30 Performance rewards
05:01 Bureaucracy
05:39 Job opportunities
06:20 Getting promoted
07:15 Summary

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[fedjobscanada]

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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 👍

[thehandleishothott]

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

[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 ...

[mireilledionne]

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 YouTube or a podcast.

[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.

[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

[cintianascimento]

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.

[linajimenez]

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.

[jontyrhodes]

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

[achristian]

The favouritism and nepotism in the hiring and relassification.

[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?

[jontyrhodes]

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

[ciroweinstein]

Why do you considere the hiring processe impartial?

[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!

[mackap]

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

[markymarc]

Are all Federal govt employees unionized?

[mildntender]

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