Student Experience

Students bring innovation, diversity, and high energy to the public sector. In their role, students benefit from work-life balance, ample development opportunities, competitive salaries  and benefits. Additionally, time spent as a student can count towards your pension. They also have the opportunity to apply for positions throughout the country and attend various networking events. 

If you are a student currently enrolled in a secondary and post-secondary institution, you can apply with the Government of Canada through one of the following specialized programs:

• Federal Student Work Experience Program,
• Post-Secondary CO-OP/Internship Program,
• Research Affiliate Program and
• Other recruitment programs. 

Review each program carefully as they have specific application requirements.

We are currently hiring a Student Financial Analyst for all departments and agencies across the public service.

If you are a recent graduate from a post-secondary institution, you can apply with the Government of Canada through one several Specialized Graduate Recruitment Programs. Review each carefully as they may have distinct entrance requirements.

No matter the program, you can develop transferable skills and a network to help you throughout your career

• Applications are only accepted online at jobs.gc.ca.
• Read each screening question carefully and clearly answer how you meet all required criteria.
• Use concrete examples to demonstrate your experience.
• Proofread your responses before submitting your application.
• Keep a copy of your submitted responses to reference during the interview. 
  

As a student working in financial management in the public service, there are different areas you could work in: 

• Accounting Operations:  Accounting operations is responsible for departmental accounting, financial reporting, and financial control policies such as but not limited to those relating to accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Planning and Resource Management:  Provides guidance in the areas of planning, budgeting, costing and/or reporting to ensure the efficient and effective use of resources.
• Financial Policy:  Develops compliant financial management policies outlining roles, authority and procedures.
• Financial Systems:  Documents standard business processes, outlines operational controls or directives to assist in the implementation of financial systems and procedures, and develop and modify departmental financial management procedures. 
• Transfer Payments:  Further departmental objectives using grants and contributions funding to improve the lives of Canadians across all sectors of society in an area of finance that represents approximately ¾ of annual government expenditures.