2025 OIP Recruitment Process and Timelines
| Activity | Details |
|---|---|
| How to Apply | Application Submission (December 2024 - January 2025) OIP must receive applications by January 31, 2025 before 12:00 p.m. noon Eastern Standard Time. Applicants are required to complete the standard online application. Only one application per candidate is accepted. For additional information on submitting your application, please review Apply Online. |
| Selection Process | Application Screening (January 2025) Applications are reviewed and assessed against fixed criteria that reflect the skills and knowledge that are required for each focus area. Only the highest scoring candidates will be invited to continue in the selection process. Please note if contacted, you must be available to participate in all selection phases for consideration. Applicants who advance from the screening stage will be asked to demonstrate their knowledge, skills and abilities through a variety of assessments. Written Test (February 2025) The mandatory written test is designed to measure skills that are considered essential for success in public service, including analytical reasoning, logical reasoning, organizational awareness and written communication skills. Written tests are scheduled during the week (Monday-Friday) and will be conducted virtually. No written tests will be conducted on the weekend. Interviews (March - May 2025) The interview stage is an opportunity for us to get to know candidates better and allows candidates to showcase their qualifications. Interviews are conducted virtually, and in English. French language skills will be tested separately for those interns matched to a bilingual (French-English) placement. Interview Acknowledgement (May 2025) An acknowledgement letter will be sent to candidates that successfully complete the interview stage. This is not a formal job offer and does not guarantee a placement or employment. To support the OIP in identifying a suitable placement, candidates are required to provide and complete/ provide the following:
Job Offers (May - June 2025) Job offers will be extended to the top candidates in each focus area where there is an appropriate match with their skills and interests. Successful candidates will be notified via job offer of their work placement, including details such as their managers contact information and work location. Before an internship can begin, all educational requirements related to the degree, diploma, or post-graduate certificate, confirming program eligibility must be provided. Failure to meet program eligibility requirements will result in disqualification and/or rescinding of a job offer. |
| Onboarding Process | Placement Notification (Summer 2025) Successful candidates will be notified of their work placement, manager and location. Verification Step (Summer 2025) The verification step ensures successful candidates meet the program eligibility criteria by providing original documents that entitles them to legally work in Canada (i.e.: proof of Canadian citizenship, proof of permanent residency in Canada, or work permit issued by Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC). Placements Begin (August 25, 2025) Successful candidates will commence their internships on August 25, 2025. An OIP orientation session will be provided. |
