Last Updated On 18 April 2026, 9:16 AM EDT (Toronto Time)
The Government of Canada is actively hiring for various jobs across multiple federal departments in April 2026.
Current openings range from hourly census roles to senior professional salaries above $137,000 for Ontarians and Canadians nationwide.
Positions are open across law enforcement, tax services, census operations, national parks, and intelligence work.
Most roles accept applications from persons residing in Canada. Canadian citizens and permanent residents living abroad can also apply to many postings.
Hiring momentum is strongest at the Canada Border Services Agency and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.
These two agencies will collectively recruit more than 1,800 new officers between 2026 and 2029.
The expansion is driven by the Canada Border Plan and the 2025 federal budget.
Each job profiled below includes verified location, salary range, eligibility, duties, closing date, and a direct apply link.
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Parks Canada Seasonal Jobs
Parks Canada has opened its Summer 2026 Job Inventory. Positions span 27 different fields of work.
Fields include visitor services, resource conservation, fire crews, skilled trades, interpretation, and administration.
The agency is recruiting thousands of students and seasonal workers.
Roles cover 37 national parks, 171 national historic sites, and five national marine conservation areas.
Location: National parks and historic sites from coast to coast. Key sites include Banff, Jasper, Bruce Peninsula, Rideau Canal, Rouge National Urban Park, and Georgian Bay Islands.
Salary: Student positions start at $17.75 per hour. Wages scale up to $28 per hour based on level of study.
Some entry-level seasonal roles pay up to $30 per hour.
Maintenance Worker II at Bruce Peninsula pays approximately $61,700 annually for a 0.75 FTE term.
Isolation allowances of $3.28 per hour apply at remote locations such as the Mingan Archipelago.
Who can apply: Canadian citizens, permanent residents, and international students with valid work permits.
Student positions are open to applicants aged 15 to 30. Seasonal and non-student positions are open to persons residing in Canada regardless of citizenship.
All positions require reliability status and security clearance. Some roles require a valid driver’s license, first aid certification, or specific trade qualifications.
Job description: Visitor Services Attendants provide information on facilities, programs, regulations, and safety.
They also handle revenue collection and routine facility cleaning. Resource Conservation staff carry out ecological integrity monitoring and species inventories.
Maintenance Workers care for trails, campsites, grounds, and park structures. Fire crew members respond to wildfires on federal lands.
Closing date: The Rideau Canal student inventory closes June 30, 2026 at 23:59 Pacific Time.
Other field units have posting-specific deadlines from May through August 2026.
Apply online through the Parks Canada jobs portal.
Canada Revenue Agency Call Centre Agents
The Canada Revenue Agency is actively recruiting bilingual SP-03 Call Centre Agents.
The Agency has committed to maintaining 4,500 contact centre service representatives through May 2026.
This ensures stronger support for taxpayers through the peak of the filing season.
Location: Ottawa, Ontario.
Pools established through this process may also staff similar positions elsewhere in the Ontario region.
Salary: $59,623 annually at the SP-03 classification.
Agents in designated bilingual positions may also receive the annual bilingual bonus of $800.
Who can apply: Persons living in Canada and Canadian citizens living abroad. Preference is given to veterans, Canadian citizens, and permanent residents.
Candidates must meet the Bilingual imperative BBC/BBC language profile.
This requires intermediate proficiency in both English and French across reading, writing, and oral comprehension.
Job description: SP-03 agents conduct telephone interviews to gather and verify taxpayer information.
They request and negotiate payment of outstanding amounts within prescribed parameters.
Agents request missing returns and provide legal warnings to taxpayers where required.
They respond to telephone inquiries about system-generated letters. Agents also provide general collection and compliance information.
The role involves extended periods of sitting at a computer and wearing a headset.
Closing date: April 30, 2026 at 23:59 Eastern Time.
Apply online through the CRA careers portal.
Canada Border Services Agency Jobs
The Canada Border Services Agency is running one of the largest recruitment drives in its history.
The agency plans to hire 800 new Border Services Officers over the next three years.
An additional 200 officers will fill specialized roles across trade, targeting, intelligence, and criminal investigations.
The CBSA will run up to 10 training cohorts per year at the Canada Border Services College in Rigaud, Quebec.
This recruitment is part of the 2025 Budget and Canada’s Border Plan to 2028.
Location: 1,200 points of service across Canada.
Work sites include international airports, marine terminals, rail ports, highway crossings, and postal facilities.
Trainees must be willing to relocate anywhere in Canada, including rural and remote areas.
Salary: $80,344 to $89,462 annually during the FB-02 trainee phase.
The salary rises to $86,915 to $103,079 at the FB-03 level after the Officer Induction Development Program.
Additional bilingual bonuses apply for designated bilingual positions.
Who can apply: Persons residing in Canada plus Canadian citizens and permanent residents living abroad.
Preference in hiring is given to veterans first. Canadian citizens and permanent residents receive the next level of preference.
Applicants must hold a secondary school diploma or equivalent. A valid unrestricted driver’s license is mandatory.
Recruits must be willing to carry and use CBSA issued defensive equipment.
Job description: Border Services Officers contribute to the fight against terrorism, organized crime, and illegal immigration.
They enforce over 90 acts and regulations supporting Canadian trade and commerce.
Officers collect duties and taxes on imported commodities at ports of entry. They prevent narcotics, weapons, firearms, and other prohibited goods from entering Canada.
Daily duties include interviewing travellers, examining documents, and verifying declarations.
Officers work rotating shifts, including weekends and statutory holidays.
Closing date: June 24, 2026 at 23:59 Pacific Time.
Apply online through the CBSA recruitment portal.
RCMP Cadet
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police launched its National Recruitment Strategy for 2026 to 2029.
The RCMP aims to process 1,600 applicants annually for the 2026 to 2027 intake. Its target is 50 troops of 32 cadets each per year.
The 2025 federal budget committed funding to hire 1,000 additional RCMP personnel.
New recruits will work on border security, organized crime, financial crime, money laundering, and national security.
Location: Training runs for 26 weeks at RCMP Depot in Regina, Saskatchewan. Graduates are posted across all provinces and territories.
Regular Members serve in eight provinces, three territories, 150 municipalities, and approximately 550 Indigenous communities.
Salary: The cadet recruitment allowance is $1,000 per week as of April 1, 2026.
Cadets receive $2,000 every two weeks for a maximum of $26,000 over training.
Constables start at approximately $65,000 annually after graduation. They reach the top constable pay of $115,350 within three years of leaving Depot.
Members in northern or remote postings receive geographic allowances of $10,000 to $20,000 annually.
Who can apply: Canadian citizens or permanent residents who have lived in Canada for three of the last five years.
Applicants must be at least 18 years old at the time of application. Candidates must be 19 by graduation from Depot.
A valid unrestricted Canadian driver’s license and Grade 12 or equivalent are required.
Proficiency in English or French is mandatory, and bilingualism is considered an asset. Recruits must be willing to carry a firearm and relocate anywhere in Canada.
Job description: RCMP Regular Members serve as Canada’s national police officers.
They deliver policing services at the municipal, provincial, territorial, and federal levels.
New members start in general duty policing. Officers can later specialize in more than 150 career streams.
Specializations include drug enforcement, organized crime, financial crime, and forensic identification.
Advanced paths cover surveillance, undercover work, national security, and VIP protective service.
Closing date: Continuous intake with no fixed deadline.
Candidates screened out at any stage must wait six months before reapplying.
Apply online through the RCMP careers portal.
Canadian Security Intelligence Service
The Canadian Security Intelligence Service maintains year-round open inventories.
Disciplines include administration, finance, logistics, intelligence analysis, project management, and protective services.
CSIS is also staffing fall 2027 student positions during May and June 2026.
Location: Ottawa headquarters plus regional offices. Regional offices are located in Vancouver, Burnaby, Edmonton, Toronto, Montreal, Halifax, and Fredericton.
Intelligence Officers begin their careers at CSIS headquarters in Ottawa.
They complete the Intelligence Officer Entry Training program and a three-year development program.
Salary: $54,655 to $137,226 annually. Exact placement within the range depends on classification and experience.
Intelligence analysts and senior professional roles occupy the upper end of the range.
Administrative Assistant and entry-level positions start near the lower bound.
Who can apply: Canadian citizens only. This includes naturalized citizens and those born abroad, provided citizenship is confirmed at the time of application.
Candidates must successfully complete Top Secret security clearance. Clearance requires verification of residence, travel, education, and work history for the past 10 years.
Intelligence Officers must hold a university degree from a recognized Canadian institution.
Foreign degrees are accepted with a Canadian equivalency assessment. Surveillance Officers require a minimum two-year college diploma.
Job description: Intelligence Officers investigate threats to national security.
They conduct interviews, analyze intelligence, and produce assessments for the Canadian government.
Intelligence Analysts review open and classified information to identify threat patterns. Protective Services Officers safeguard CSIS personnel, facilities, and assets.
Administrative, financial, and project management professionals support core operations at headquarters and regional offices.
Closing date: Most professional inventories remain open year round.
Specific postings for Administrative Assistant, Financial Officer, Project Officer, and Fleet Administrator carry individual deadlines.
Apply online through the CSIS careers portal.
Salary Comparison For Federal Jobs Hiring Now
The following table summarizes the five federal job categories above.
Positions are ranked by maximum salary potential for quick reference.
| Position | Salary Range | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|
| CSIS Professional Inventory | $54,655 to $137,226 | Rolling intake |
| RCMP Constable (post-Depot) | $65,000 to $115,350 | Continuous |
| CBSA Border Services Officer (FB-03) | $86,915 to $103,079 | June 24, 2026 |
| Parks Canada Maintenance Worker II | ~$61,700 annual (0.75 FTE) | Varies by unit |
| CRA SP-03 Bilingual Call Centre Agent | $59,623 | April 30, 2026 |
| Parks Canada Student / Seasonal | $17.75 to $30 per hour | Varies |
Salaries above reflect 2026 Treasury Board collective agreement rates. Rates are subject to change upon the signing of new agreements.
How to Apply for Government of Canada Jobs
Most federal applications flow through the GC Jobs portal. CSIS, RCMP, Parks Canada, and CBSA also use agency-specific portals.
- Create a GC Jobs account using a personal email address and turn on email alerts for new postings.
- Read the full job poster carefully and confirm you meet every essential qualification before starting.
- Prepare an unformatted resume with no bullets, underlines, or bold text.
- The GC Jobs system strips most formatting when you paste content into your profile.
- Answer all screening questions completely using the STAR method for behavioural questions.
- Complete the Employment Equity questionnaire if you identify as a woman, Indigenous person, visible minority, or person with a disability.
- Submit your application before the closing date, allowing a buffer for any technical issues.
You can modify submitted applications until the closing date. Select the Retrieve application, make your changes, and resubmit before the deadline.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Do I need to be bilingual to apply for Federal government jobs?
No, many federal positions are designated English essential or French essential. These roles only require one official language. Bilingual positions require specified proficiency levels such as BBB (intermediate) or CBC. Candidates must pass second language evaluation tests administered by the Public Service Commission. Successful bilingual appointments attract a bilingual bonus of $800 per year on top of the base federal salary.
How long does the hiring process take from application to start date?
Federal hiring timelines vary significantly by position and clearance level. Administrative roles typically take 3 to 6 months from application to appointment. Security-sensitive roles at CBSA, RCMP, and CSIS can take 9 to 18 months. The longer timeline reflects the extensive background checks required. Census positions have the fastest turnaround at 4 to 8 weeks. Executive-level competitions can extend beyond a year due to multiple assessment stages.
What security clearance is required for Government of Canada jobs?
Three standard clearance levels apply across the federal public service. Reliability Status is the baseline. It requires identity verification, criminal record check, credit check, and verification of education and employment history for 5 years. Secret clearance extends the check to 10 years with additional foreign travel verification. Top Secret clearance applies to CSIS Intelligence Officers and select CBSA and RCMP roles. It includes polygraph testing, psychological assessment, and comprehensive background verification.
Can international students or foreign workers apply for federal jobs in Canada?
Federal Student Work Experience Program positions give preference to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. International students with valid work permits can apply where the area of selection allows persons residing in Canada. Most indeterminate professional positions restrict the candidate pool to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. International students holding a valid driver’s license and reliability status clearance may qualify for short-term census and seasonal positions.
What if I miss the posting closing date?
Late applications are not accepted through the GC Jobs system. Many postings are structured as inventories or pools. Applications can be submitted for future draws from the same pool. Candidates who miss a deadline should set up email alerts on GC Jobs, and may also qualify for federal income support or CRA benefit payments during the application gap.
Do federal jobs offer opportunities outside Ottawa?
Yes, federal jobs are distributed across every province and territory in Canada. The CBSA operates at 1,200 service points nationwide. The RCMP serves 150 municipalities and 550 Indigenous communities. Parks Canada operates across 37 national parks across Canada.
What if my role is eliminated or I want to move departments?
Federal employees enjoy mobility rights across 137 federal departments, agencies, and crown corporations. Internal appointment processes support these moves. Surplus employees receive priority access to other federal positions for up to one year, ensuring continuity of benefits comparable to provincial insurance and coverage frameworks.
Fact Checked: All the details in this article have been verified against official Government of Canada recruitment pages and the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat pay scales current as of April 18, 2026. Readers are advised to confirm individual posting status on GC Jobs before applying, as deadlines and intake schedules may be updated without notice.
Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute official Government of Canada recruitment communications. Application, assessment, and hiring decisions are made by the hiring department or agency in accordance with the Public Service Employment Act and related authorities.
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