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canada government jobs

A slew of Government of Canada jobs are available across various departments, and you don't require a formal degree to apply. In fact, one role pays nearly $85,000 per year.

Candidates can explore job opportunities within federal departments such as Statistics Canada, the Public Health Agency of Canada, the Canada Space Agency, and the Canadian Coast Guard, among others.

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The Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) is hiring students for a series of co-op jobs for its fall 2023 work term beginning next September.

The CSIS described itself in a tweet as an organization that "helps keep Canada [...] safe from #NationalSecurity threats," so if that sounds appealing, read on.

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VIA Rail is advertising 14 station attendant jobs in Montreal that pay between $26.80 and $27.42/hour. The only education requirement is a high school diploma.

Other requirements include communication skills in English and French and one year of customer service experience. Applicants must also have a valid driver's license.

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A union of federal government workers is calling on Canada to almost double the annual bonus it gives to employees in bilingual positions. Right now, eligible employees get an extra $800. The Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) wants that number bumped up to $1,500.

"If the government is serious about supporting official languages, the bilingualism bonus should be increased," the PSAC said in a March 3 statement, noting that the bonus amount hasn't changed since the early '90s.

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Searching for a job as a student is no easy feat, but luckily the CRA is hiring! The Canada Revenue Agency is looking for full-time students to fill various positions throughout Quebec for the summer 2022, fall 2022, and winter 2023 seasons.

The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) states on the job listing page that they administer tax laws across Canada and "administer various social economic benefit and incentive programs delivered through the tax system," — and they're looking for some extra help.

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Here's a rare opportunity to actually take money from the CRA. The Canada Revenue Agency is hiring customer service agents across Quebec ahead of tax season with salaries ranging from $58,076 to $65,363 depending on job level.

In a January 6 news release, the agency specifically highlights its remote work opportunities. The CRA has ended the requirement for some employees to live in the city where their job is based.

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The Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) is recruiting to fill student jobs in Quebec with an aim to "identify and develop potential full-time employees," according to an online posting.

The positions are designed for students in science and technology. CSIS says it's specifically looking to hire students studying computer science, computer and electrical engineering, engineering in technical areas, network security, information technology, or telecommunications, among other unspecified fields.

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Everyone knows that looking for steady, stable employment in Quebec can sometimes be a bit of a headache. Between all the restaurant jobs, tech jobs, and the thousands of students all looking for the perfect gig, a solution can be found — government jobs.

That's right, Canadian government jobs can provide some of the most stable and rewarding employment in today's job market. And luckily, most of them will pay you a pretty decent salary, too.

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