How to apply

This page explains what you need to know to prepare your application and apply.

Notices of Appointment Opportunity are job advertisements for Governor in Council appointment opportunities. They are the starting point of the application process.

We accept applications submitted electronically through Notices on the Appointment opportunities page on the Governor in Council appointments website. If you require support or accommodation to submit your application, please contact VidCruiter support.

Closing dates should be interpreted as being a firm deadline for submitting your application. In fairness to all applicants, applications are not accepted after the closing date, nor are extensions granted.

Select the tab headings below to display details, by subject, about the application process.

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Create your account

To apply online, you must create an account, which consists of your name and email address. Only one account is necessary. It includes a dashboard that displays all appointment opportunities to which you apply.

To create your account:

Step

Action

Access the  Create your account page.

Enter your email and create a password.

Be sure to note your email address and password for future reference. They are case sensitive.

Prepare your curriculum vitae and cover letter

Please ensure your cover letter and curriculum vitae are submitted in one of the following formats: PDF (.pdf), Rich Text (.rtf), Text (.txt) or Word (.doc/.docx). If needed, refer to the following guidelines on converting your documents:  How to convert your curriculum vitae and cover letter to PDF or RTF.

To be considered, your curriculum vitae and cover letter must clearly demonstrate how you meet each of the selection criteria outlined in the Notice of Appointment Opportunity.

Please address your cover letter to:

Director of Selection Processes
Senior Personnel Secretariat
Privy Council Office

How to convert your curriculum vitae and cover letter to PDF or RTF

Follow these instructions to convert unsupported document types into compatible formats.

PDF

Most popular word processing software contains functionality to convert documents to PDF.

To learn how to convert your documents to PDF, select the links below that correspond to your document formats:

If the links above do not help, you may be able to convert your documents to PDF format using a PDF printer.

Print to PDF in Windows

Follow these steps to convert a document to PDF format using a printer in Microsoft Windows:

Step	Action
1	Open the document in your word processor.
2	Select the File menu.
3	Select Print. A Print window will display.
4	In the Printer selection field, select your document converter (Adobe PDF, Microsoft Print to PDF, Universal Document Converter, CutePDF, etc.).
5	Specify the filename and location for your PDF file.
6	Select Save.

Note: If you are using an older version of Windows, you will likely need to install third party software to convert your document.

Print to PDF in OS X

Mac OS X includes a built-in PDF export functionality. Follow the steps below to convert your word processor document to PDF format on Mac OS X.

Step	Action
1	Open the document.
2	Select the File menu.
3	Select Print. A Print window will display.
4	Select the PDF button at the bottom left corner of the Print window.
5	Select the Save as PDF… option.
6	Specify the filename and location for your PDF file.
7	Select Save.

RTF

To save a file in Rich Text Format you will need:

a word processor (WordPerfect, WordPad, Pages, etc.); and
your document.

To convert a document to RTF:

Step	Action
1	Open the document in your word processor.
2	Select the File menu.
3	Select Save As. A Save As window will display.
4	Select Rich Text Format from the dropdown menu in the Save as type field.
5	Specify the filename and location for your RTF file.
6	Select Save.

Apply to an appointment opportunity

Follow these steps to apply to Governor in Council appointment opportunities.

Step	Action
1	Review the information and assessment criteria in the Notice of Appointment opportunity: Consider how well you meet each of the criteria. Ensure your documents address the selection criteria described.
2	Gather the required documents: curriculum vitae cover letter
3	To start the online application process: Open a Notice of Appointment opportunity from the list of opportunities. Select the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of the Notice of Appointment Opportunity page. Sign in to your account with your email and password.
4	Complete and submit your application: All fields marked with an asterisk () are mandatory. Profile page* Complete the required information. After you review and accept the privacy notice, select Save and Next to continue. Application page 1: General Information Complete the required information. Upload your curriculum vitae and cover letter. Answer the required pre-screening questions. Select Save and Next to continue. Application page 2: Self-Declaration Form Select Yes if you would like to complete. Select No to skip this section. Select Save and Next to continue. Application page 3: Consent and Declaration Review the information and select the checkboxes to indicate your consent. Select Save and Complete to submit your application.
5	Check that you received a confirmation email from NoReply-AucuneReponse@hiringplatform.ca at the email address you provided. We encourage you to add this address to your safe senders list. You can verify that your application was successfully submitted by signing in to your account. Submitted applications will display a status of Complete. If you are unable to locate the email, check your junk or spam folders.

Other ways to apply

Online applications are preferred. If you require support or accommodation to submit your application, please contact VidCruiter support. Applicants without access to email may contact 613-957-5153 for assistance.

Residents of Canada’s territories who are interested in applying for a Governor in Council appointment opportunity (or any other job for which applications must be submitted online) may also visit their territorial Community Liaison Officer / Client Service Agent / Government Service Officer who is prepared to provide them with assistance and support to access the Internet. Community Liaison Officers / Client Service Agents / Government Service Officers are also able to support residents of Canada’s territories with the use of a computer, word processing software, etc.

Residents of Canada’s territories may also use the following contact information to contact the local federal regional office:

Nunavut Regional Office of former Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada
1-800-567-9604 (service provided in English and French)
867-975-4500 (service provided in English and Inuktitut)
Yukon Regional Office of former Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada
667-3888 (from within Whitehorse)
1-800-661-0451 (outside Whitehorse)
300 Main Street, Elijah Smith Building (main office in room 415C)
Northwest Territories Regional Office of former Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada
867-669-2500

Edit or withdraw your application

Edit your application

You can edit your application documents at any time before an opportunity closes, at which time your application will be locked.

To edit previously submitted documents before an application deadline:

Step	Action
1	Send an email to support@vidcruiter.com: Subject line: Application Edit Request Include the following in your email: First and last name Email address used to create for your account Title of appointment opportunity If approved, you will receive an email with a link. The link is active 24 hours from issuance or until the application deadline, whichever comes first. Please submit your edits within this timeframe.
2	Access the link.
3	Sign in to your account and make the desired edits.
4	Submit your changes by selecting Save and Complete.
5	Confirm that your application has been successfully resubmitted. Check your account dashboard: Sign in to your account to view the opportunity. Your application will appear as Complete. No changes can be made.

Withdraw your application

You may withdraw your application at any time.

To withdraw your application:

Step	Action
1	Open any of the automated emails sent from NoReply-AucuneReponse@hiringplatform.ca for the selection process from which you wish to withdraw.
2	Select the Withdraw link located at the bottom of the email. This will open a screen on the platform.
3	Select the Withdraw button.
4	A message confirming your withdrawal will appear, and a confirmation email will be sent to you.
5	Confirm that your application has been successfully withdrawn using one of the options below: Check your email: Ensure you received a confirmation email from NoReply-AucuneReponse@hiringplatform.ca at the email address you provided. We encourage you to add this address to your safe senders list. If you are unable to locate the email, check your junk or spam folders. Check your account dashboard: Sign in to your account to view the appointment opportunity. If you are unable to locate the email, check your junk or spam folders. After withdrawing, the appointment opportunity may still appear in your account. However, if you select the Application Form step from your dashboard, you will see a Link Expired message. This indicates that your request has been processed successfully and that you are no longer participating in the selection process.

Reinstate your application

You can reinstate your application at any time before an appointment opportunity closes.

There are two types of reinstatement requests:

Reinstate as submitted (no changes)
Reinstate with edit access (to update the application content and/or documents)

1. To reinstate your application as submitted:

Step

Action

Send an email to support@vidcruiter.com:

Subject line: Request to reinstate application as submitted
Include the following in your email:
- First and last name
- Email address used to create your account
- Title of appointment opportunity

If approved and you did not request edit access, your application will be reinstated
exactly as previously submitted and marked as Complete on your account dashboard.

Confirm that your application has been successfully reinstated.

Check your account dashboard:
- Sign in to your account to view the opportunity.
- Your application will appear as Complete.

2. To reinstate your application with edit access:

Step	Action
1	Send an email to support@vidcruiter.com: Subject line: Request to reinstate application with edit access Include the following in your email: First and last name Email address used to create your account Title of appointment opportunity If approved, you will receive an email with a link from NoReply-AucuneReponse@hiringplatform.ca at the email address you provided. We recommend adding this address to your safe senders list. If you are unable to locate the email, please check your junk or spam folders. The link is active for 24 hours from issuance or until the application deadline, whichever comes first. Please ensure your edits are submitted within this timeframe.
2	Access the link.
3	Sign in to your account and make the desired edits.
4	Submit your changes by selecting Save and Complete.
5	Confirm that your application has been successfully reinstated. Check your account dashboard: Sign in to your account to view the opportunity. Your application will appear as Complete.

Additional information

Accessibility and barrier-free participation

The Government of Canada is committed to conducting competency-based appointments to support Governor in Council appointments, and to provide access to all Canadians by eliminating any undue barriers in the selection process. If you face a barrier to participation in a selection process due to a disability (including visual, hearing, communication and mobility impairments or other non-visible disability), please contact VidCruiter support to describe the nature of the barrier you face and describe the accommodation that you feel is required to remove the barrier. The details of the accommodation to be provided will be confirmed with you through a written reply.

Application progress and communication

General information on the progression of selection processes to which you have applied is indicated in your account dashboard. Applicants whose candidacy has been retained are advised of next steps in due course. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only candidates selected for further assessment will be contacted. Please ensure that your contact information remains up to date in your account.

Consideration for other appointment opportunities

Under the competency-based approach to Governor in Council appointments, the Government is seeking to maximize candidates’ opportunities to be considered for appointments for which they are deemed highly qualified. Candidates who have provided formal consent will be considered for other potential opportunities.

As part of the Governor in Council Appointments online application system, you are asked to review a Consent and Declaration Statement. After you have reviewed the statement, you are asked to confirm that you agree to have your personal information collected. You are also asked whether you would like to have your personal information shared for the purpose of assessing your candidacy for other Governor in Council appointment opportunities that may match your background and skills. In addition, during the course of every selection process, all candidates interviewed by a selection committee are asked whether they are willing to be considered for other Governor in Council appointment opportunities that match their qualifications.

This talent management approach not only maximizes opportunities for individual candidates but also increases the number of qualified candidates eligible for recommendation by Ministers to the Governor in Council for appointment.

Due to the large volume of applications we receive, you will be contacted only if you are being considered for appointment opportunities that are suitable to your background and qualifications.

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2026-09-04

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