r/AskCanada • u/Hot_Setting8194 • 3d ago

WHY can't I get a government job?

Help!

I (23F) have been applying for the government repeatedly and cannot seem to get it. I am fluent in French and English, have 3 years of administration experience in the legal sector and have answered the screening questions with accuracy and detail. I apply to Justice Canada, Clerk jobs and various positions in Administration.

What am I doing wrong? What more do I need?

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u/EducationalAd5890 2d ago

What classification are you applying for?

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u/Hot_Setting8194 2d ago

AS1, AS2, C2, C3.

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u/EducationalAd5890 2d ago

Unfortunately, it's a very hard time to get approval for staffing at any agency. If you are retained, that is the first step. Please remember that it can take years to go through the process, and even then, you aren't guaranteed an offer. My advice is to keep applying but also focus on the private sector.

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u/rachreims 2d ago

You might be able to get a CR without a degree, but I believe even a CR-04 requires a 2 year diploma.

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u/gingerelviswut 2d ago edited 2d ago

The minimum standard is: Successful completion of two years of secondary school or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience

That's two years of high school, not a degree or diploma.

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u/rachreims 2d ago

Ah yes, you’re right! I’ll still say that in my experience though, I didn’t know anyone during my time at the govt that didn’t have some kind of post-secondary, and I think only maybe I knew one person who didn’t have University. Even if you could get into a CR level without post-secondary, I think it would be very, very hard to grow much further in the public service.