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.
Recruitment 2011
The Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada (DFAIT) is currently accepting applications for Foreign Service Officer – Political/Economic, Foreign Service Officer – Commercial/Economic, Management Consular Officer, Commerce Officer and Policy Officer positions through the Post-Secondary Recruitment Campaign – Fall 2011. Interested individuals can submit an application by the closing date of October 11, 2011. For more information, please visit the Post-Secondary Recruitment Campaign website.
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 two fellowships managed by DFAIT:
