Indigenous Student Employment Program (ISEP) – Pacific Region (Various Positions - SU01 to SU04 Level) (Amended)

Don't miss out on your opportunity to work for one of the Top 100 Employers in Canada!

Are you an Indigenous student? Come work at the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)! Your talent, creativity and knowledge will be great assets to us and we can offer you valuable work experience.

As part of our Indigenous Student Employment Program, you will join a community of Indigenous students who are working towards their education and career goals.  Working at the CRA will help you to:

• grow your professional network,
• refine your skills and learn new ones,
• gain experience working in an office environment; and
• do meaningful and valuable work that matters to Canadians.

If you're studying Accounting you may already know a little bit about us, but you should also know that we are more than just taxes! Our students work in a variety of programs, including Scientific Research and Development, Human Resources, Client Services, Community Outreach, Information Technology and Criminal Investigations. Our jobs are a great place to improve your communication skills, learn to handle difficult situations and sharpen your written communication, no matter what you are currently studying.

"I came into the CRA as an ISEP student in June 2017 through an email I received asking for applicants. I was nervous at the time, especially because I have no background in taxes or accounting. My fellow employees were very supportive and through their help and personal effort I was able to get into the flow of things." 

– Corey, Current CRA employee

 

We will be reviewing applications as we receive them, and making job offers for the summer work term (June 2019 - August 2019) to eligible students right away, so be sure to apply as soon as possible. We will continue accepting applications and making job offers to students throughout the Summer.  Depending on your availability, there are full-time and part-time positions available.

When you apply to this staffing process, you are not applying to a specific job, but to an inventory for vacancies. The job duties will vary depending on the position you are hired for. Our goal is to match you to a position that will allow you to develop skills related to your education/experience or to a position that aligns with your field of post-secondary study. 

You will be eligible to receive pay based on your level of education and the Students Rates of Pay as set annually by the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat.

This staffing process will be used to staff student positions in the following work locations: Vancouver, Surrey, Victoria, Kelowna, Penticton & Prince George. If you are residing elsewhere than within a commuting distance of your work location, you must be willing and able to travel and relocate within a commuting distance of your work location. You will have to pay any expenses (i.e. travel, relocation, etc.).

Who can apply

Indigenous* students** living in Canada, or who are Canadian Citizens living abroad.

*An Indigenous person is a North American Indian or a member of a First Nation, a Métis or an Inuit. North American Indians or members of a First Nation include status, treaty or registered Indians, as well as non-status and non-registered Indians.

**Students currently attending secondary school (Grade 11/12) or attending a recognized post-secondary educational institution full-time or who will be returning to full-time studies in the next academic term/semester. Students enrolled in studies on a part-time basis due to a disability that is recognized by their academic institution are also eligible to apply.

Preference will be given to Canadian citizens who meet the job requirements.

Asset Staffing Requirements

Suitability

We may gather information to determine what positions are a good fit for you.

Education/Knowledge

For some assignments, it is preferred that you are studying in a related post-secondary field or have completed specific courses. When we hire for those positions, we may only consider students who have specific education. Many of our jobs do not require any specific education, so don't be discouraged - there is a place for everyone at the CRA!

Conditions of employment

For some jobs we have specific requirements, which are known as conditions of employment. These conditions help us place students into appropriate positions. Everyone is required to meet the essential conditions, but the asset conditions are not needed for all of our jobs, so you aren't required to meet all of the asset conditions to work for us.

Essential

• Security Clearance: Reliability Status

Asset

• Willing to work overtime
• Willing to travel
• Valid Driver's License or personal mobility to a degree normally associated with the possession of a driver's license
• Willingness to work shifts or a flexible schedule, including evenings and/or weekends (including statutory holidays) between the hours of 7am and 9pm
• Capacity to regularly lift objects weighing up to 10kg
• Willingness to take and successfully complete training
• Work Location

For more information on staffing at the CRA and how to apply go to General information on staffing.

For a description of key terms used on CRA job notices, go to Definitions for job seekers.

The CRA is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. CRA employees support the economic and social well-being of Canadians, and build public trust. We have high expectations, and our employees are held to the standards of conduct outlined in our Code of integrity and professional conduct and Directive on conflict of interest, gifts and hospitality, and post-employment.

We encourage you to visit the Indigenous Student Employment Program (ISEP) page for more information about the program, to read testimonials from students and to watch our video. You can also follow @CareersCRA on Twitter to learn more about career opportunities and the work environment at the CRA.

If you have any questions about working at the Canada Revenue Agency, or about anything you read on this job poster, please email our Indigenous Student Liaison listed below.

Name: Courtney Brown, Indigenous Student Liaison

Email Address: 93MNPISEP1G@cra-arc.gc.ca