Federal applications that show you meet every qualification.
Government of Canada job applications ask you to show, with specific examples, how you meet each essential qualification - and often the asset qualifications too. We write your federal resume and screening question responses from scratch, with you, so the evidence is clear to whoever assesses your application.
★★★★★4.9/5 from 737 Trustpilot reviews60,000+ careers since 2011Who uses our federal application writing service?
Applying for a federal job through GC Jobs is different from applying in the private sector. Screening questions are often the first hurdle, and applications are assessed against the merit criteria set out in the job advertisement. Our consultants are specialists in public sector applications and write to show clearly how you meet each requirement.
Current federal public servants
Public servants applying for promotions, new departments or acting opportunities, who need their experience presented clearly against each qualification.
First-time federal applicants
Professionals moving into the federal public service from the private or not-for-profit sector, with their experience translated into evidence against the merit criteria.
Provincial and municipal applicants
Provincial, territorial and municipal roles, where each employer often uses its own application format and competency framework.
Every part of your federal application.
Federal resumes
A resume built for a federal application, with roles, dates and achievements set out so the experience asked for in the job advertisement is easy to find.
Screening questions
Responses that show how you meet each essential qualification, with specific examples of when, where and how you gained the experience.
Asset qualifications
Where asset qualifications are listed, we make sure your relevant experience is clearly evidenced too, so it counts if they are applied.
Merit criteria
Your examples matched to the merit criteria in the job advertisement - specific, concrete and verifiable, not generic.
Exam and interview preparation
Some federal processes include written exams or interviews after screening. Your strongest examples will already be organized and ready to draw on.
Provincial and municipal applications
Applications for provincial, territorial and municipal roles, written to each employer's own format, questions and competencies.
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Four steps to a submission-ready federal application.
Send us the job advertisement
Share the job advertisement from GC Jobs (or the provincial or municipal posting) and any screening questions. Your consultant reviews them before your call.
One-to-one consultation
A focused Zoom or phone call to find the strongest evidence for each essential and asset qualification and map your career history to the role.
Written and delivered
Your resume and every response written from scratch, properly structured and within any length limits. First draft within 3 business days of your call.
Revisions until it's ready
Unlimited revisions. Most clients are ready to submit after one round of feedback.
Written by a public sector application specialist, to the merit criteria.
Everything from your first consultation call to your final submission-ready resume and responses, quoted for your specific application.
What our public sector clients say.
★★★★★4.9/5 from 737 reviews"She was really able to articulate my career history and background with her in-depth knowledge of my industry ensuring that my CV, LinkedIn profile and Cover letter really stood out and highlighted various key aspects."
"From a relatively brief conversation Fiona produced a vastly improved CV and great cover letter that felt like me, I then had the opportunity to feedback on any possible amendments."
"The consultation questions really pulled out abilities and achievements I had been diminishing. The finished CV has given me confidence as I seek to transition out of my current industry after a career break."
"Diana listened to my feedback and also had excellent suggestions to help me create a great resume. We exchanged several emails to refine my cover letter and she has the patience of a saint."
"He took the time to listen to my needs and delivered a CV that exceeded my expectations."
"Starting my second career, I had no idea how to tie in my previous working life with a very different second career. Kerri succeeded in reflecting me perfectly on paper and making my previous experience seem indispensable to my new career path."
Frequently asked questions.
Is a federal resume different from a private sector one?
Usually, yes. Federal applications are screened against the qualifications in the job advertisement, so your resume and responses need to make the relevant experience easy to find and clearly evidenced. We write both with that in mind.
What does the consultation call involve?
A focused Zoom or phone call with your consultant, who will have reviewed the job advertisement and screening questions beforehand. Together you find the right examples from your career and match them to each qualification.
Do I need a resume to use this service?
No. A current resume is helpful context, but the consultation provides everything needed to write your federal resume and responses.
How quickly can you turn it around?
First draft within 3 business days of your consultation call. Every job advertisement has a closing date, so if yours is close, contact us before booking and we'll advise on expedited turnaround.
Do you write resumes for other sectors too?
Yes. Our 65 specialist writers cover 920+ professions across 72+ industries. See our resume writing service.
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