The Government of Canada is recruiting for dozens of federal jobs across multiple departments, with salaries ranging from C$17.75 per hour for student positions to C$224,198 per year for qualified physicians, according to Immigration News Canada.
Why Canada is recruiting
Immigration News Canada said the latest recruitment drive reflects the federal government's efforts to meet operational needs in various sectors. The publication linked the hiring to defence expansion, healthcare worker shortages, and seasonal staffing needs in areas such as border services and national parks. The vacancies are live and verified openings on the official Government of Canada jobs portal and departmental recruitment websites as of July 2026, not future hiring plans or rumours.
Jobs on offer
The vacancies include positions for Support Clerk at Employment and Social Development Canada, Response and Compliance Officer at the Canadian Coast Guard, Student Border Services Officer with the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), Student Biological Field Assistant at Parks Canada, Administrative Assistant at the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS), Lead Electronics Technologist at the Department of National Defence, General Duty Medical Officer (Family Physician), Licensed or Registered Practical Nurse, Dentist, Clinical Psychologist, Psychologist with the Correctional Service of Canada, and Class 1 and Class 3 Snow Plow Operator at Parks Canada.
Salaries differ depending on the position, qualifications, and experience required. The highest-paying role is for General Duty Medical Officers with the Canadian Armed Forces Health Services, offering between C$190,890 and C$224,198 per year. At the other end, some student positions pay between C$17.75 and C$38.38 per hour. The CBSA is recruiting 340 Student Border Services Officers through the Federal Student Work Experience Program for the Summer 2027 work term.
Eligibility depends on the position
Immigration News Canada warned that the vacancies do not represent a new immigration or work visa programme, and each role has its own eligibility requirements. Many positions are open to people residing in Canada, Canadian citizens, and permanent residents living abroad. Some seasonal and student jobs also accept applications from those with legal authorisation to work in Canada. However, not every vacancy is open to the same group. The CSIS Administrative Assistant position is restricted to Canadian citizens due to the need for Enhanced Top Secret security clearance, including a polygraph examination. Healthcare positions require professional qualifications and licences to practise in a Canadian province or territory.
Requirements vary across vacancies
Each vacancy sets out its own salary, work location, application deadline, education requirements, work experience, and language requirements. Some jobs require only a secondary school diploma, while others need university degrees, professional licences, or several years of specialised experience. For example, Lead Electronics Technologists must complete electronics technology training and have at least four years of professional experience. Snow Plow Operators must possess the required driver's licence with an air brake endorsement and maintain a clean driving record. Student Border Services Officer applicants do not need previous work experience but must satisfy the eligibility conditions of the Federal Student Work Experience Program.
Advice for applicants
Immigration News Canada encouraged applicants to prepare thoroughly before submitting applications. It recommended creating a Government of Canada Jobs profile, tailoring résumés for each vacancy, and answering screening questions using the STAR method. The publication also urged candidates to apply well before the closing dates because some departments begin reviewing applications before recruitment officially ends. It said, "Waiting until the final days of an open posting reduces your chances considerably, especially for inventory-based processes that review applications on a rolling basis." Application deadlines run from late July to the end of September 2026, depending on the department and role.
Breakdown of available jobs
Below is a breakdown of the available jobs, their annual salaries, departments, and application closing dates:
- Support Clerk at ESDC/Service Canada: C$51,642–C$55,707/yr, closing Aug. 19, 2026
- Response & Compliance Officer at Canadian Coast Guard: C$74,995–C$95,704/yr, closing Aug. 31, 2026
- Student Border Services Officer at CBSA (FSWEP): C$17.75–C$38.38/hr, closing Sept. 17, 2026
- Administrative Assistant at CSIS: C$52,392–C$63,716/yr, closing Sept. 30, 2026
- Lead Electronics Technologist at National Defence: C$89,141–C$110,468/yr, closing Sept. 30, 2026
- General Duty Medical Officer at DND Health Services: C$190,890–C$224,198/yr, closing Sept. 1, 2026
- Student Biological Field Assistant at Parks Canada: C$18.69–C$28.30/hr, closing Jul. 26, 2026
- Licensed Practical Nurse at DND Health Services: C$37.64–C$40.92/hr, closing Sept. 1, 2026
- Dentist at DND Health Services: C$104,698–C$140,820/yr, closing Jul. 31, 2026
- Snow Plow Operator at Parks Canada Highways: C$28.82–C$32.38/hr, closing Sept. 15, 2026
- Clinical Psychologist at DND Health Services: C$105,672–C$123,196/yr, closing Sept. 4, 2026
- Psychologist at Correctional Service Canada: C$103,600–C$120,780/yr, closing Sept. 16, 2026
