Government of Canada is currently accepting applications for its Recruitment of Policy Leaders 2025-2026. Interested candidates are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About Government of Canada Recruitment of Policy Leaders
Opportunity Details
- Date Published: November 25, 2025
- Application Deadline: December 22, 2025
- Category: Training
- Oppotunity Locations: Canada
- Eligible Locations: Canada
Government of Canada Recruitment of Policy Leaders Program (2025–2026) is a federal public service recruitment program designed to attract highly talented individuals into mid- to senior-level policy roles. The program builds a pool of candidates who can help shape government policies on Canada’s most pressing challenges.
Benefits of Government of Canada Recruitment of Policy Leaders
- Access to employment opportunities that match your interests and areas of expertise in various federal departments and agencies
- Access to mentorship from program alumni who will help you network and guide you through the job search and hiring process
- Access to a network of professionals who continually seek new challenges and are interested in tackling Canada’s most critical public policy issues
- Access to orientation sessions and regular social events, connecting you to other successful candidates and learning opportunities
Policy leaders may be appointed to intermediate level roles, typically as a senior policy analyst (in EC-05 to EC-07 positions, or equivalent groups and levels). Salaries may range from $100,265 to $146,936.
Government of Canada Recruitment of Policy Leaders Requirements
- Canadian citizens or permanent residents who live in Canada or abroad
- People who live in Canada but do not have Canadian citizenship or permanent resident status may also apply for this program, but preference will be given to veterans and then to those with Canadian citizenship or permanent resident status
- Review the list of requirements to assess whether you meet program expectations
- Preference may be given to applicants with expertise in the following federal priority areas:
- Artificial intelligence, technological innovation
- Border security, public safety, law enforcement
- Crown-Indigenous relations regarding resource development and northern affairs
- Defence, national security
- Economic growth, productivity
- Infrastructure, housing
- International trade, international investment, internal trade
Application Date and Process
To apply, please select one of the application streams below:
Note that applicants must only apply once. For candidates who self-declare as both Indigenous and a person with a disability, please apply to the Indigenous stream. Candidates from all 3 application streams will be assessed together using the same assessment process.
Application Deadline
22 December, 2025
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