Employment Opportunities at the OPC

Who Can Apply?

The OPC is looking for talented people with up-to-date knowledge and skills.

Apply as a Student

At the OPC, we see student work terms as a chance to identify high-performing potential recruits for possible permanent employment. Students who work with the OPC may be hired into permanent positions upon graduation.

So, working as a student can mean a foot in the door and the fast track to a career with the federal government. We offer excellent compensation and benefits, flexible work arrangements, opportunities for advancement, continuous learning, work-life balance and a range of opportunities that are second to none.

Public Service Commission (PSC) Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP)

The Federal Government hires thousands of students to work in many different departments and other government agencies through the FSWEP program. To make yourself available for a position that is specific to the OPC, you must register for FSWEP.

Co-operative Education/Internships

Many secondary and post-secondary students need to do co-op work terms or internships as a part of their academic program. The OPC offers interesting work terms in several areas.

Apply as a member of the General Public

Are you interested in a career where your skills, leadership and creativity are put to good use? Would you like to work in an exciting field with other dedicated professionals, knowledge workers, researchers and specialists who are passionate about privacy rights? Are you interested in a job with great benefits and the possibility of career movement both within the OPC and across the federal government? If yes, then the OPC could be the place for you!

To learn more about working for the federal government, visit the Public Service Commission's Web site or read their Frequently Asked Questions.

Remember, if there are no job openings currently listed for the OPC, check back again soon, as positions may open up in the future.

Apply as a Federal Public Servant

If you are already in the Government of Canada database, then consider a move to the OPC, which offers you a fast-paced career dealing with cutting edge social/legal/political issues. Enjoy the benefits of working in a smaller organization (approximately 160 people) located centrally in downtown Ottawa. You will be able to develop new unique specialized skills that will allow you to grow within the OPC and also expand your skill set with new knowledge and experiences transferable to other government settings.

All internal candidates please visit Publiservice.