Last Updated On 12 June 2026, 10:03 AM EDT (Toronto Time)
The Correctional Service of Canada is recruiting for 7 active job postings spanning more than 35 communities across 9 provinces.
Pay starts at $22.32 per hour for kitchen roles and climbs past $120,780 per year for psychologists.
The Food Services Helper stream has the lowest entry bar, requiring only three years of secondary school, with no prior work experience listed for that stream.
Other postings target construction workers, tradespeople, and healthcare jobs, with some deadlines coming as early as June 18, 2026.
Permanent residents can apply for every single posting, and final decisions give preference to veterans first, then citizens and permanent residents.
One posting closes on June 18, 2026, which leaves less than a week for interested applicants to act.
These openings expand a federal recruitment wave that already includes entry-level CRA jobs hiring in Ontario this spring.
Here is every active CSC posting, what it pays, who qualifies, and exactly how to apply before the deadlines.
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All 7 CSC Job Postings At A Glance
| Position And Level | Pay | Locations | Closing Date |
| Food Services Helper and Cook’s Helper (GS-FOS-02, GS-FOS-03) | $22.32 to $28.39 per hour | 12 sites in Quebec, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia | August 26, 2026 |
| Building Services Worker and Installations Instructor, CORCAN (GL-MAN-07) | $31.24 to $33.95 per hour | 31 sites across 8 provinces | November 4, 2026 |
| Carpenter, Cabinetmaker Instructor, Plumber, Electrician, CORCAN (GL-09 to GL-11) | $33.82 to $42.51 per hour | 30 sites across 8 provinces | October 15, 2026 |
| Certified tradespersons, Prairie Region (5 trades, GL-09 to GL-11) | $37.24 to $46.51 per hour with allowances | 10 sites in Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba | March 24, 2027 |
| Occupational Therapist (OP-02) | $98,993 to $117,933 per year | 3 sites in British Columbia | June 18, 2026 |
| Psychologist (PS-03) | $103,600 to $120,780 per year plus allowances | 37 sites across 9 provinces | June 25, 2026 |
Food Service Jobs With No Experience Required
CSC has opened two regional inventories for Food Services Helper and Cook’s Helper positions inside federal institutions.
The Food Services Helper role at the GS-FOS-02 level requires no prior work experience at all.
Education requirements stop at three years of secondary school or an acceptable combination of education, training, and experience.
Pay runs from $22.32 to $28.39 per hour, plus a $2,140 annual Correctional Service Specific Duty Allowance and an Inmate Training Differential.
Staffing needs cover permanent, temporary, and casual employment, with casual work capped at 90 working days per calendar year.
The Cook’s Helper role at the GS-FOS-03 level adds one requirement, which is experience in commercial or institutional food services.
Quebec Region Posting
| Detail | Information |
| Locations | Cowansville, Donnacona, Drummondville, Joliette, La Macaza, Laval, Port-Cartier, Sainte-Anne-des-Plaines |
| Language | French essential or bilingual, depending on the position |
| Closing date | August 26, 2026 at 11:59 PM Pacific Time |
| Selection process | 2026-PEN-EA-QUE-200324 |
CSC states the first round of applications will soon go to hiring managers because several positions need to be staffed immediately. You can review the full posting and apply on the official GC Jobs page for the Quebec food services inventory.
Atlantic Region Posting
| Detail | Information |
| Locations | Dorchester and Renous in New Brunswick; Springhill and Truro in Nova Scotia |
| Language | English essential or bilingual, depending on the position |
| Closing date | August 26, 2026 at 11:59 PM Pacific Time |
| Selection process | 2026-PEN-EA-ATL-201181 |
The first phase of applications will be reviewed shortly to address immediate needs at Atlantic Institution in Renous and Dorchester Penitentiary. Interested candidates can apply through the official GC Jobs page for the Atlantic food services inventory.
Both food service postings require willingness to work shifts, overtime on short notice, and directly with federally incarcerated offenders.
CORCAN Construction Jobs
CORCAN, the agency within CSC that trains offenders in employment skills, is hiring Building Services Workers and Installations Instructors.
These GL-MAN-07 positions pay $31.24 to $33.95 per hour, plus the duty allowance at some sites.
No trade certification is required to qualify, which is rare for federal construction-related work.
The only essential requirement is experience on residential, commercial, or industrial construction projects or relevant assembly and installation work.
A trade certification counts only as an asset qualification that may strengthen your application.
The inventory covers 31 locations across Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Quebec, and Saskatchewan.
Tenures include indeterminate, term, and casual positions, and candidates need a valid driver’s licence.
Applications stay open until November 4, 2026 on the official GC Jobs page for the Building Services Worker inventory, though early applicants get considered first as vacancies open.
Certified Tradespeople Can Earn Up To $46.51 Per Hour
Two separate inventories target certified tradespersons, and the Prairie Region posting carries the highest hourly rates.
CSC is hiring electricians, millwrights, plumbers, garage mechanic instructors, and carpenters across 10 Prairie locations.
| Trade And Level | Hourly Pay With Allowances | Certification Required |
| Electrician (GL-EIM-11) | $42.85 to $46.51 | Journeyman Electrician, provincial or interprovincial |
| Garage Mechanic Instructor (GL-VHE-09) | $39.97 to $44.15 | Automotive or Heavy Equipment Service Technician |
| Plumber (GL-PIP-09) | $39.09 to $42.43 | Journeyperson Plumber, provincial or interprovincial |
| Millwright (GL-MAM-09) | $37.64 to $44.66 | Industrial Mechanic, Millwright, or related Red Seal trade |
| Carpenter (GL-WOW-09) | $37.24 to $40.38 | Journeyman Carpenter or Joiner, including Red Seal |
Positions also receive an Inmate Training Differential of 7% to 9% of salary and the $2,140 annual duty allowance.
Institution-based employees earn operational service time, which allows retirement at age 50 after 10 years of service.
Paid vacation starts at three weeks per year and rises to six weeks with service, alongside 12 paid statutory holidays.
This Prairie inventory stays open until March 24, 2027, and applications take about 10 minutes through the official GC Jobs page for the certified tradesperson inventory.
A separate national CORCAN inventory seeks carpenters, cabinetmaker instructors, plumbers, and electricians to train offenders on real projects.
That posting pays $33.82 to $42.51 per hour across 30 locations in 8 provinces and closes on October 15, 2026.
Journeyman certification valid in the province of work is essential, and details sit on the official GC Jobs page for the CORCAN instructor inventory.
Healthcare Jobs Paying Over $100,000 With Urgent Deadlines
CSC Health Services is running two recruitment drives, and one deadline lands in less than a week.
Occupational Therapists Must Apply By June 18
The Occupational Therapist inventory at the OP-02 level pays $98,993 to $117,933 per year, plus the $2,140 duty allowance.
Positions cover Abbotsford, Agassiz, and Mission in British Columbia.
Applicants only need eligibility for practice with the provincial licensing body at the time of appointment.
That wording means final-year occupational therapy students can apply before completing their registration.
The posting closes on June 18, 2026 at 11:59 PM Pacific Time on the official GC Jobs page for the Occupational Therapist inventory.
Psychologists Wanted In 37 Locations By June 25
The national Psychologist posting at the PS-03 level pays $103,600 to $120,780 per year.
Licensed psychologists also receive a termable allowance of $6,000 with a master’s degree or $12,000 with a PhD.
Adding the $2,140 duty allowance pushes total compensation above $134,000 for a PhD holder at the top step.
The 37 work locations span 9 provinces, from Victoria to St. John’s, including major institutions in every CSC region.
Candidates need a master’s or doctorate in clinical, forensic, or counselling psychology, plus a licence for autonomous practice.
Applications close on June 25, 2026 through the official GC Jobs page for the Psychologist posting.
Who Can Apply For These CSC Jobs
Every one of the 7 postings is open to persons residing in Canada, plus Canadian citizens and permanent residents abroad.
Preference goes to veterans first, followed by Canadian citizens and permanent residents.
All positions require a Reliability Status security clearance, which CSC arranges during the hiring process.
Most roles demand willingness to work inside federal correctional institutions, a condition that separates these postings from other Government of Canada jobs hiring this year.
How To Apply Before The Deadlines
All applications go through the GC Jobs portal links above, and most take 10 to 15 minutes to complete.
You will upload a resume, answer screening questions, and select your preferred work locations.
CSC explicitly warns applicants to select only locations where they are truly willing and able to work.
Several postings state that a random or top-down selection method may decide which candidates move forward.
Applying early matters because inventories pull candidates in waves as vacancies open, and first waves move soonest.
Accessible federal openings fill fast, as recent CRA hiring at 26 locations and the 32,000 Statistics Canada census jobs both showed this year.
One unusual requirement deserves attention before you hit submit.
The food services postings ask applicants to disclose any use of artificial intelligence tools when preparing their answers.
CSC warns that omitting or misrepresenting AI use may trigger corrective measures, including additional verifications.
A short honest note at the end of your responses satisfies the requirement if you used AI for structure or clarity.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How do I apply for Government of Canada jobs?
You can apply for most Government of Canada jobs through the official GC Jobs website. Applicants usually need to create an account, upload a resume, answer screening questions, select preferred work locations where applicable, and submit the application before the closing date. For the current Correctional Service Canada postings, applicants must apply through the official GC Jobs pages listed for each position.
Can permanent residents apply for Government of Canada jobs?
Yes, permanent residents can apply for many Government of Canada jobs. The current Correctional Service Canada postings are open to persons residing in Canada, as well as Canadian citizens and permanent residents living abroad. However, appointment preference is usually given to veterans first, followed by Canadian citizens and permanent residents.
Are there Government of Canada jobs with no experience required?
Yes, some Government of Canada jobs may not list prior work experience as an essential requirement. In this Correctional Service Canada hiring round, the Food Services Helper stream has the lowest entry bar, requiring three years of secondary school or an acceptable combination of education, training, and experience. Other positions, such as Cook’s Helper, trades, construction, and healthcare roles, require specific experience, certification, or professional licensing.
What are entry-level Government of Canada jobs?
Entry-level Government of Canada jobs are usually positions with lower education or experience requirements, such as clerical support, program support, food service, administrative assistant, call centre, data entry, maintenance helper, student jobs, and some operational roles. In this CSC hiring round, the Food Services Helper stream is the strongest entry-level option because it has a lower education requirement and no prior work experience listed for that stream.
What is GC Jobs?
GC Jobs is the official Government of Canada job portal where federal departments and agencies post public service job openings. It includes jobs from departments such as Correctional Service Canada, Canada Revenue Agency, Employment and Social Development Canada, Service Canada, Transport Canada, Statistics Canada, and other federal organizations.
Do Government of Canada jobs offer benefits?
Many Government of Canada jobs offer benefits such as health coverage, dental coverage, vision care, paid vacation, paid statutory holidays, sick leave, pension eligibility, and other workplace benefits. Eligibility can depend on the job type, tenure, department, and whether the position is permanent, temporary, term, or casual.
How can I improve my chances of getting a Government of Canada job?
Read the job posting carefully and answer every screening question with specific examples showing how you meet each requirement. Use the same key terms from the posting, select only locations where you are truly willing to work, submit before the deadline, and avoid vague answers. If the posting asks about artificial intelligence use in your application, disclose it honestly as instructed.
Fact-Checked: All salaries, allowances, locations, closing dates, education requirements, and selection process numbers in this article were verified against the official Government of Canada GC Jobs postings (selection processes 2026-PEN-EA-QUE-200324, 2026-PEN-EA-ATL-201181, 2025-PEN-EA-NAT-198625, 2025-PEN-EA-NAT-198772, 2025-PEN-EA-PRA-199369, 2024-PEN-EA-PAC-189954, and 2025-PEN-EA-NAT-196467) as of June 12, 2026.
Disclaimer: This article is for general information only, and applicants should confirm all requirements, dates, and amounts directly on the official GC Jobs postings before applying.
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