About RPL

The Recruitment of Policy Leaders (RPL) program targets and recruits exceptional graduates into the Public Service of Canada. It takes into account candidates’ advanced educational and professional qualifications, and policy relevant experience, in order to recruit policy analysts for higher levels of responsibility.

Successful candidates will have demonstrated leadership, initiative, and community commitment through academic, work and volunteer experience, which will enable them to take on significant responsibilities in shaping Canadian policies.

The selection process consists of multiple levels of screening and assessment. Applicants meeting the minimum criteria are invited to a first interview where their skills are assessed against the posted requirements of a policy leader. In addition, reference checks will be used to finalise the evaluation process.

Successful candidates are then invited to a second round of interviews with senior managers from various government organizations. These interviews are tailored to candidates' backgrounds and interests. Those candidates meeting the requirements of the targeted organizations are approached with an offer.

We welcome candidates from all areas of study who have the aptitude and abilities to tackle Canada's public policy challenges.