Public service staffing

Hybrid in the workplace

Common hybrid work model for the federal public service.

Public service workforce

Read policy guidance and get answers to questions about terms of employment for the public service and how employees can be transferred to other positions within or between departments.

Qualification standards for employment

View the education, occupational certifications and other requirements to qualify for employment.

Staffing and assessment tools and resources

See how the Public Service Commission helps organizations with staffing solutions.

Security profiles

Learn about the security screening standard, the various levels of security screening, and access forms to be completed by employees seeking new employment opportunities.

Public Service Appointment Framework

Consult the appointment framework used by deputy heads to make staffing decisions.

Public service hiring guides

Use the Public Service Commission's staffing and assessment guides and tools.

Information for priority administration

Find information about the priority entitlements that help public servants cope with career transitions.

Recourse for the public service

Get information about classification grievances, human rights and labour relations.

Organization and evaluation of work

Learn about how work is organized and evaluated in the federal public service

Hire a newcomer as an intern

The Federal Internship for Newcomers (FIN) Program helps public service managers hire eligible newcomers to fill temporary job opportunities.