Government of Canada posts six job openings paying up to $97,266 a year

OTTAWA — Government bodies in Canada have opened applications for six new job postings covering administrative, technical, visitor services, maintenance and security positions, with salaries of up to $97,266 a year for some roles.

Several of the postings do not require a university degree. High school graduates can apply if they meet the experience, skills and testing requirements.

The jobs are spread across several provinces, including Ontario, Quebec, Alberta, British Columbia, Nova Scotia and Saskatchewan.

According to a report published on November 13 by Immigration News Canada, application deadlines range from November 20 to December 31, 2026.

Some of the postings are for current vacancies, while others are meant to build lists of candidates for future positions.

1. Administrative jobs with the Canadian Coast Guard

The Canadian Coast Guard is looking for administrative staff in Prince Rupert, Sidney and Victoria, British Columbia.

Annual salaries range from $61,786 to $69,106.

Duties include managing files and documents, answering inquiries, and supporting finance, human resources and payroll processes.

The posting does not require a university degree. It requires a high school diploma or an acceptable alternative, along with appropriate administrative experience and proficiency in office software.

Application deadline: November 20, 2026.

Official application for Canadian Coast Guard jobs

2. Tourism jobs in Parks Canada sites

Parks Canada is offering visitor services jobs in Nova Scotia, particularly at Cape Breton Highlands National Park and in the Chéticamp and Ingonish Beach areas.

Wages range from $27.47 to $29.85 an hour.

Responsibilities include welcoming visitors, providing information, helping with reservations, and handling inquiries and complaints.

Applicants need a high school diploma and relevant experience dealing with visitors.

The posting also requires applicants to meet residence or work requirements within the specified geographic area of selection.

Application deadline: December 10, 2026.

Official application for Parks Canada jobs

3. Paid training for grain inspectors in Western Canada

The Canadian Grain Commission has announced openings for trainees in Calgary, Saskatoon, Weyburn, Vancouver and Prince Rupert.

Annual salaries range from $57,328 to $68,147.

The positions include a training program that can last up to two years, intended to qualify employees to inspect grain, assess its quality and apply grading standards.

Prior experience in grain inspection is not a general requirement for all applicants, but the job requires the ability to work in industrial environments and handle equipment and samples.

Application deadline: December 14, 2026.

Official application for grain inspector training in Western Canada

4. Maintenance jobs paying up to $33.95 an hour

Correctional Service Canada is looking for maintenance workers for facilities in the Maskwacis area of Alberta, and in Duck Lake and Maple Creek, Saskatchewan.

Wages range from $31.24 to $33.95 an hour, with possible additional premiums for qualified candidates.

Duties include maintaining buildings and equipment and carrying out necessary repairs.

The posting requires relevant maintenance experience or training, as well as prior experience working with an Indigenous community or organization.

Application deadline: December 15, 2026.

Official application for maintenance jobs

5. Job opportunities in Ontario and Quebec

The Canadian Grain Commission has also announced openings for trainee inspectors in Hamilton and Thunder Bay, Ontario, and in Montreal, Quebec City and Baie-Comeau, Quebec.

Annual salaries range from $57,328 to $68,147.

Successful candidates receive theoretical and practical training in inspecting grain samples, determining their quality and recording results.

The jobs require the ability to work in industrial environments, and some positions may be seasonal depending on the location.

Application deadline: December 31, 2026.

Official application for grain inspector jobs in Ontario and Quebec

6. Security jobs paying up to $97,000

Correctional Service Canada is hiring level 1 correctional officers at 24 locations across eight provinces.

Annual salaries range from $77,510 to $97,266.

Responsibilities include supervising inmates, carrying out searches and monitoring, preparing reports and handling security incidents.

A basic high school diploma is enough to meet the educational requirement, but candidates must undergo security, medical, psychological and physical tests and screening, depending on hiring requirements.

Candidates must also complete a specialized training program before starting work, and must complete a second stage of the job application through the Correctional Service platform.

Application deadline: December 31, 2026.

Official application for correctional officer jobs

Can permanent residents apply?

Many federal government jobs allow permanent residents to apply if they meet the stated eligibility requirements.

Federal hiring rules generally give priority to qualified veterans, followed by Canadian citizens and permanent residents, with exceptions and special conditions for some positions.

For holders of temporary work permits, a valid permit does not automatically make them eligible for all government jobs.

Each applicant should check the area of selection specified in the posting, as well as the language, security clearance and work experience requirements.

Summary of salaries and deadlines

Job, salary in Canadian dollars, and deadline:

• Coast Guard administrative employee: $61,786–$69,106 a year; November 20
• Visitor services employee: $27.47–$29.85 an hour; December 10
• Grain inspection trainee, West: $57,328–$68,147 a year; December 14
• Maintenance worker: $31.24–$33.95 an hour; December 15
• Grain inspection trainee, East: $57,328–$68,147 a year; December 31
• Correctional officer: $77,510–$97,266 a year; December 31

How to apply for a Government of Canada job

Interested applicants can go to the official GC Jobs portal, choose a suitable job, review the requirements, upload a résumé and answer the initial screening questions.

Government bodies stress that essential qualifications must be demonstrated with clear examples of experience, education or training, and that being placed on a list of candidates does not guarantee an interview or a job offer.

Applicants are advised to apply before the deadline and to monitor their email for any additional tests or documents.

Other government job opportunities can be browsed on the official Government of Canada jobs portal.