Careers

Whether they are based in Canada or abroad, our employees bring Canada to the world and the world to Canada, improving Canada's trade relations and activities.

Career Streams in Canada and Abroad

DFAIT careers are global in scale, offering you a wealth of international perspectives that increase your professional skills and expand your cultural perceptions. Learn more about A Career Without Borders.

Jobs Available to the Public Now

DFAIT recruits through the Public Service Commission. All openings at DFAIT are posted on Careers in the federal public service.

(To search for openings at DFAIT, use the Advanced Search and set the "Organization" to "Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade".)

Locally-Engaged Staff

Our embassies, high commissions and trade consulates often hire non-Canadians. If you are interested in working at one of our offices abroad, please contact the office directly.

Opportunities for Students

DFAIT has two hiring programs specifically for students. As well, students can access the Cadieux-Léger Fellowship managed by DFAIT.

Recruitment 2011

The application period for the fall 2011 Post-Secondary Recruitment Campaign is now closed. Candidates will be selected for the next phase of assessment based on organizational needs. We thank all candidates for their interest. Due to the high volume of applications we received only those retained for further interest will be contacted.