Last Updated On 28 October 2022, 2:08 PM EDT (Toronto Time)

Employment and Social Development Canada – Service Canada is looking to hire for entry-level jobs in British Columbia (B.C.). The exciting part is there are no prior experience requirements, and all you need is a high school diploma!

There are about 60 positions that need to be filled. Ensure that you apply as soon as possible, as the first round of assessments begins as early as October 31, 2022.

Learn about the jobs positions, requirements, duties and how to apply below.

Position Summary

Closing date: 31 January 2023 – 23:59, Pacific Time

Salary: $54,878 to $61,379

Position type: Temporary (Term, Deployment, Acting, Casual employment) and Permanent (Indeterminate, Deployment) positions

Locations: Surrey (BC) and within a 75-kilometre radius of Surrey (BC), within Canadian territory, extending to Chilliwack (BC), Sidney (BC), Roberts Creek (BC).

Roles and duties

Passport Officer (PO)

As a Passport Officer, you will help answer in-person inquiries from people at a Service Canada Centre or a Passport Canada Office.

Passport Officers are members of a highly trained team tasked with administering the Canadian Passport Program in accordance with policies and procedures.

In addition, as a Passport Officer, you will interact with the general public to review, decide on, and process their passport applications.

Citizen Services Officer (CSO)

Citizen Services Officers serve as the face of government, responding to citizens’ eService or in-person questions in Service Canada Centres.

In this role, you will serve as the principal point of contact for clients seeking in-person access to government services, entitlements, and benefits.

In this capacity, you could be helping citizens with various programs and services, such as assisting them to become self-sufficient using our online services or assisting them with pension or passport documents.

Work environment

Work will be in a public-facing office, but telework/working remotely may be required. Therefore, applicants must be willing and able to work in public areas and remotely if necessary.

Work involves dealing with high volumes of clients in a busy environment.

Essential requirements

Education: Applicants must have a high school or secondary school diploma. Or the following employer-approved alternatives:

An adequate combination of education, training and experience; or
Have an acceptable score on the PSC-approved test as an alternative to a secondary school diploma

In addition, as a candidate, you must provide evidence of Canadian or equivalent foreign education.

Other skill requirements

Can demonstrate integrity and respect
Take the initiative and be action-oriented
Work effectively with others
Have attention to detail
Communication (Oral)

Who can apply?

Anyone residing in Surrey (BC) within a 75 km radius is welcome to apply. However, preference will be given to veterans first, then Canadian citizens and permanent residents.