How do I apply?

Discover what we have to offer and how you can apply to potentially gain an exciting new career in the federal public service. Below are some pointers to help you in the application process.

Identify accommodations

The CER is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need accommodation during any phase of the evaluation process, reach out by emailing cer.hr@cer-rec.gc.ca. Accommodation measures during testing will be tailored to your own situation and could include extra time provided, reader services, using alternative formats, technical support or attendant services.

All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

1. Create a profile

• Create a GC Jobs account (Read the privacy notice, then click on the blue Continue button at the bottom of the page to go to the GC Jobs account page.)
• Complete your profile by providing all required information and uploading your resumé.
• Save your profile.

Foreign credential validation against Canadian standards

If you were educated outside of Canada, you will need to have your certificates or diplomas assessed against Canadian education standards. Learn how to get foreign credentials assessed by a recognized credential assessment service, so that your educational credentials can be recognized by the Canada Energy Regulator.

2. Apply

• Login to your account to apply for a job or to review the status of your application.
• Search for available Canada Energy Regular jobs
• Use filters to refine your job search.
• To make your job search easier, you can:
  • create a saved search.
  • sign up for email alerts, where the search criteria you have chosen will be applied and will be saved to your account.
• On the job advertisement, select the Apply online link.
• Complete the list of Requirements, remember to save as you go!
• If you identify as a woman, or are an Indigenous person, a member of a visible minority, or a person with a disability, you may self-declare in the Employment Equity section of the Requirements, using consent option 3.
• Submit your application before the closing date and time listed on the job advertisement, using the Submit application link.

Your Official Language Rights

Applications can be submitted in either official language. As well, you are entitled to have any assessment or interview conducted in the official language of your choice. Please note, if you choose to be assessed in French for an English essential position, you will be asked to be tested on your English Language skills.

Employment equity: Count yourself in!

The Government of Canada hires people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes the public service even more talented, inclusive, and diverse. Self-declaration is voluntary, but by self-declaring as a member of one of the 4 employment equity groups, you’ll be considered for job opportunities where belonging to one of these groups is a requirement. Your information will be kept confidential.

3. Application tips

• Carefully review the job poster for instructions on submitting an application. Failure to provide the requested documentation may result in your application being rejected from the process. You will not be asked for incomplete or missing information. You are strongly encouraged to demonstrate how you also meet the asset qualifications.
• For clarity in your cover letter, use each qualification as a header and then write one to two paragraphs demonstrating how you meet these requirements. See Sample cover letter and Sample resumé below.
• Do your research. Talk to people who are knowledgeable about the type of position you are applying for or to someone in a similar position or role.
• Write or update your resumé. Be sure to include accomplishments that highlight the experience, knowledge and competencies listed in the job poster.
• Get a second (or third) opinion of your resumé and cover letter. Ask a friend or family member to proofread it and provide feedback.
• Apply early so that your application does not arrive late as a result of technical difficulties or a personal emergency. If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application, contact cer.hr@cer-rec.gc.ca

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Sample Cover Letter

March 13, 2011

Mr. Ronald Daigle
Senior Human Resources Advisor
Community Safety and Partnerships Branch
Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Canada
456 Another Street
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A IA2

I wish to apply for the position of Policy Analyst with the Community Safety and Partnerships Branch of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Canada, Selection Process Number 06-PSP-lA-CSP-3 1958-077.

I believe that my experience and qualifications are an excellent match for those listed in the Statement of Merit Criteria:

Area of Selection: Employees occupying a position in the National Capital Region

• I presently work in the NCR in the Health Care Policy Directorate of Health Canada.

Official Language Proficiency: Bilingual Imperative, level CCC/CCC

• I have level EEE.

Educational Requirements: Graduation with a degree from a recognized university with acceptable specialization in economics, sociology or statistics

• I have an honours BA in Sociology from the University of Ottawa.

Experience:

1. Social policy analysis with a focus on crime prevention through social development
   • As a policy analyst with the Health Care Policy Directorate of Health Canada, I analyze social policy. While working in the Non-Medical Use of Drugs Directorate, I wrote a policy paper on the effects of methadone clinics and other social health services on crime prevention and recidivism amongst heroin addicts. I wrote a thesis on the effects of various social programs and early intervention on the rate of alcoholism and the associated crime rate in isolated communities.
2. Participating in policy or multidisciplinary project teams
   • Participated in multidisciplinary project team of economists, sociologists and public health professionals in developing and writing policy papers on various aspects of health care.
3. Writing of reports, briefing notes and policy statements
   • Regularly write reports and policy statements on various aspects of social programs.
   • Participated in the drafting of several briefing notes to the Minister on current developments in health care.

I would welcome an opportunity to work in the Community Safety and Partnerships Branch. With my interests and background in crime prevention through early intervention and social programs, I feel that I could contribute to policy analysis and formulation in your Branch.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Sincerely,

Laurie Greenberg

613-555-5555
laurie.greenberg@sympatico.ca

Enclosure: Resumé

Sample Resumé

CHRONOLOGICAL FORMAT WITH A FEDERAL GOVERNMENT FOCUS
John Doe	Home address: 200-475 Anywhere Street Toronto, Ontario T1E 2H3 1-905-123-4567 johndoe@hotmail.com	Work address: Diversified Corporation 150 Main Street Central City, Ontario M5E 1R4 1-905-555-1212 jdoe@diversified.net
(only provide email addresses you check daily, even while on holidays) The highlighted information should not show in your final resumé version. They are here as a teaching prompt.

PROFILE

• Multi-lingual: English, French (CCC), Spanish
• Client-focused business-unit manager with proven track record in turnaround and change management.
• Multi-skilled editor and writer with commitment to editorial excellence
• Visionary, result-oriented leader with significant accomplishments in corporate developments, new technology development, and project management.
• Lead and motivate by creating high-performing teams and inspiring staff to develop new methods.
• Outstanding record for talent attraction, retention, and development
• Over 15 years of hands-on, progressive experience in business improvement.

FORMAL EDUCATION

Bachelor of Business Administration Major: Human Resources University of Toronto, Toronto, ON	(Asset education)	Graduated
Bachelor of Arts Major: English University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB	(Essential education)	Graduated
Grade 12 Province of Manitoba		Graduated

CAREER SUMMARY

E1, E2, AE1- these prompts represent the essential and asset experience you must demonstrate in your resume to be "screened in" to a process. Organize your examples so it is easy for a screener to find the screening factors.

Career Summary

Business Manager, Colorants & Textile/Leather Chemicals	May 2003 – current
Diversified Corporation, Central City, Ontario Reporting to the Senior Vice-President, with a budget of $5 million, lead a national business team focused on corporate clients in the automotive coatings, architectural coatings, plastics, inks, specialty coatings, textiles and leather industries. Manage a department of eleven highly skilled industry professionals. Member of Diversified's Quality Management Leadership Team. E1 Reinvigorated an underperforming, low-morale team of eleven by implementing performance objectives, incentive programs, and training and development. Employee satisfaction ratings improved by 15%, employee turnover decreased by 25%. AE1 Aggressively restructured unit through product portfolio management, staff changes, activity-based costing models, market/ customer-positioning changes, and overhead cost reductions
Managing Editor	Jan 2000 – May 2003
Human Resources Now, HRN Publications, New York, New York Oversaw the editorial budget and content for the journal. Managed a department of six. Hired and managed freelance writers and expert contributors. Oversaw editorial production. E1 Supervised and managed personnel activities for a staff of six including the delegation of work, preparation and delivery of annual performance reviews; coordinated and approved leave and training requests; successfully mediated and managed difficult issues related to interpersonal conflict and reduced work performance. E2 Edited a wide variety of materials, including consumer and trade magazines articles, directories, books, and websites. Have worked in all editorial positions including managing editor, section editor, and copy editor. E2 Commissioned and led the redesign of Human Resources Now. Introduced new editorial features, including columns from freelance contributors and a new Careers section, increasing readership by 20% in the targeted demographic. A1E Took over editorial reins of revenue-losing journal and relaunched with a new design. Revitalized staff of six, reduced staff turnover. Boosted advertising revenue by 10% in the first year.
Western Business Manager	Aug 1998 – Jan 2000
Conglomerated Industries, Vancouver, BC Assessed market opportunities in the Pacific Northwest region ( US and Canada) and implemented structural changes by integrating the US and Canadian sales teams. Led a cross-business marketing, customer-service, and logistics team of 15 delivering products and services to the regions with a total revenue budget of $ 3 million. AE1 Restructured regional distribution and customer-service capabilities, resulting in improved service and saving of approximately $ 1 million in annual fixed costs.

VOLUNTEER SUMMARY

Volunteer Summary

Crew Chief, LOVE Central City Initiative	June 2007, June 2006, June 2005
E1 Led a team of 20 volunteers in cleaning up, beautifying inner city parks, boulevards and residences, assigned work, coached volunteers in safe work practices, provided supplies and feedback Organized the appreciation barbeque for the volunteers afterwards and cooked the hot dogs
House Rebuilder – Habitat for Humanity- California and Mexico	May 2005
Constructed houses, built house frames, installed floors, plumbed water taps, toilets, operated many construction tools including table saw, drills, power nailer, etc.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Professional Development

Staffing Delegation Training for Managers	Diversified Corporation	Apr 2006
Labour Relations for Managers	Diversified Corporation	Feb 2006
Creating a Respectful Workplace	Human Resources Now	Jan 2006
Financial Delegation Training for Cost Centre Managers	Conglomerated Industries	Nov 2005
Bias-Free Selection	University of Central City	May 2003
Keeping Your Staff for Life	University of Central City	Apr 2003

AWARDS

(list anything you have for this section) Other sections may be needed in your resume depending on your background, occupational group (ie: science/research/communications – you may need to list your professional papers, publications, speaking engagements, etc.

OTHER REQUESTED INFORMATION

(If you use a section like this for a federal process, it gives you a place to comment on info the poster mentions)

Other Requested Information

Citizenship:	Canadian Citizen
Security:	Enhanced Reliability Clearance – valid and current with ______________ Secret Security Clearance – valid and current with __________________

Willing and available to work overtime and travel with some notice

EDUCATION CREDENTIALS AVAILABLE ON REQUEST

REFERENCES AVAILABLE ON REQUEST

4. Review the hiring conditions

Essential qualifications must be met before an appointment is made. Asset qualifications may also be used for screening or to determine the right fit for the position.

Security

Staff must meet and maintain the required security level throughout employment. This is a requirement for all positions. The different levels of security are defined as follows:

• Reliability status: This security clearance is a basic hiring condition and normally requires that you have 5 years of verifiable personal background history. History that cannot be verified may be grounds for denial of clearance.
• Secret or top secret: This security clearance is a basic hiring condition and normally requires that you have 10 years of verifiable personal background history. History that cannot be verified may be grounds for denial of clearance.