Veterans Affairs Canada: hiring practices

Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC) supports the well-being of Veterans and their families and promotes recognition and remembrance of the achievements and sacrifices of those who served Canada in times of war, military conflict and peace.

VAC has approximately 4,100 employees. The head office is located in Charlottetown, PEI, and VAC offices are located in every province.

VAC values a healthy and diverse work environment. Forbes Magazine has rated VAC as one of the Top 5 Best Federal Government Employers in Canada.

VAC’s Commitment to diversity and inclusion

• Equitable and accessible employment practices
• Accessible assessment accommodations
• Inclusive and open work environment
• Diverse perspectives

Examples of jobs at VAC

Benefit Programs Officer, Veterans Service Team Manager, Payment Officer, Psychologist, Occupational Therapist, Medical Advisor (Doctor), Records Clerk, Veterans Service Agent, Field Nursing Officer (Nurse), Case Manager Disability Adjudicator (Nurse), Administrative Services, Project Management, Human Resources, Information Technology, Communications, Finance, Information Management, Security.

How to apply for jobs

Typically, all federal government jobs are posted at www.jobs.gc.ca

Sign up for an account and set notifications for openings at VAC to see job postings that become available.

There are opportunities for those who speak English only, French only, and those who are bilingual.

For more information about applying to the federal government, visit: https://employmentjourney.com/public-service-of-canada-the/

Hiring Veterans

VAC encourages Veterans looking for a new career to consider joining the Federal Public Service. The new Veterans Hiring Portal at VAC JobConnex is a tool to allow Veterans to submit their resumé to hiring managers at Veterans Affairs Canada for consideration at any time.

More information can be found here: www.veterans.gc.ca/en/education-and-jobs/find-new-job/jobs-federal-government/you-start

Student opportunities

The Federal Student Work Experience program (FSWEP) allows post-secondary students to work with the government of Canada while gaining an education. To be eligible for this program, students must be registered in full-time studies and plan to return to full-time studies in the next academic term.