Canadian Federal Internship for Newcomers Program.

The Federal Internship for Newcomers (FIN) Program application process for the program year 2024, will be open for application in February 2024.

The Federal Internship for Newcomers (FIN) Program offers eligible newcomers a chance to gain valuable temporary work experience and training opportunities with Canadian federal, provincial and municipal organizations.

There are different opportunities every year. Employers offer internships in fields like:

Administration.
Project support and management.
Policy and research.
Computer science.
Procurement and supply chain management.

Through the Federal Internship for Newcomers program (FIN), candidates are hired as temporary employees and gain experience in:

(1) Understanding job application and hiring processes.
(2) Canadian workplace culture.
Networking with professionals
Attending training sessions.

(3)Each participant is matched with a public service mentor.

Eligibility:

To apply for the FIN Program you must have a post-secondary degree, except for some administrative positions where it may not be necessary.

The next step is to register as soon as possible with a partner of the federal internship for newcomers program.

Everyone intending to be part of this program must fulfill the following:

(1) Must have been a permanent resident or a Canadian citizen for a period of ten years or less counting from the day he became a permanent resident to the day he apply.

(2) Live in Ottawa or within a 125 kilometre radius, lives in Moncton or within 75 kilometre radius, live in Fredericton or within a 75 kilometre radius, live in Halifax or with a 100 kilometre radius, or Iives in Toronto. Also among the locations include Victoria and St. John’s.

There are credible information that more locations may be added in the future.

Graduate’s of the world University service of Canada under the refugee program can apply from anywhere in Canada.

If You Have Lived in Canada for More than Ten Year.

If you’re a permanent resident or a Canadian citizen who has lived in Canada for more than ten years, you can apply online for other federal public service jobs on GC Jobs, participate in other specialized recruitment programs, such as the post secondary recruitment program.

Language Skills Requirements.

The federal internship for newcomers program candidates must prove that they have the necessary language Skills in English or French.

You may be required to show diplomas, transcripts, or certificates from a recognised post-secondary institution to prove your English or French language Skills. Your institution may be in Canada or abroad.

Additionally, your documents must prove that you successfully graduated or completed a program in English or in French languages.

Your documents must be written in English or French language, otherwise you should include a translation of the original document.

If you have taken some courses in English or French, that alone may not be accepted as proof of language.

Some  Language Courses Accepted are:

1. Canadian Language Benchmark: Score must be 7 or more in each competency in either English or French.

2. Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program: CELPIP-G 7

3. International English Language Testing System: IELTS 6

Only scores obtained on or after May, 2020, in these tests will be considered.

Past Participants:

If you were placed as an intern in one program year, you can re-apply on the following basis.

1. Still meet the core eligibility criteria
2. Have active and up to date files with an IS
3. Inform your ISO of your intent to apply before the registration deadline.

How to Register.

The first step is to register in person with a federal internship for newcomers partner immigrant-serving organization (ISO).

The federal internship for newcomers partner immigrant-serving organization will access your eligibility, language Skills, job readiness.

The ISO will refer you to information sessions, advise you on credential assessment, give you more information on how to apply.

It is important to register with your ISO as far ahead of the deadline as possible to make sure there is enough time for assessment.

How to Apply.

The federal internship for newcomers program application for 2024 will be open in February 2024.

During your online application, provide your immigrant-serving
organization (ISO) name and contact information,
detailed answers to all questions to show your
skills, education and experience.

Proof that you meet the essential criteria.
They will assess your application against the statement of merit criteria.

An explanation of how you meet all the asset criteria
They may use asset qualifications to decide how many applicants will move to the next stage of the selection process.
Apply only for categories for which you have the required education and experience.

Conclusion:

If Your application is screened and successful, you will be invited to an interview. If you’re successful in your interview, your resume will be matched with jobs based on your skills.