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Govt job
No age limit. I've personally seen people get hired into the public service in their 40s and 50s. The requirements are pretty straightforward: be a PR or citizen, meet whatever education/experience the posting asks for, and pass a security clearance. Big caveat for 2026 though: the federal...- fedpay
- Post #14
- Forum: Finding Work in Canada
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Are PRs allowed to work in Government Jobs in Canada?
Short answer: yes, PRs can work for the feds. Most positions are open to both citizens and PRs. Caveat though: the government has been shrinking since 2024 with pretty significant budget cuts, so there are fewer openings than there used to be. Not the best timing for newcomers trying to break...- fedpay
- Post #6
- Forum: Finding Work in Canada
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Government jobs for immigrants
PRs can work for the federal government, yeah. Most positions are open to both citizens and permanent residents. The exceptions are mostly in intelligence and national security where they specifically need citizenship. One thing to be upfront about though: the federal government has been cutting...- fedpay
- Post #12
- Forum: Finding Work in Canada
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Pros & Cons of Federal Job
Adding some updated perspective here since this thread still comes up in searches. Worth noting that the federal government has been going through workforce reductions since 2024, so the hiring landscape is quite different from when this thread started. That said, the fundamentals of federal...- fedpay
- Post #14
- Forum: Settlement Issues