Our Work

At Industry Canada, there is no such thing as a typical job. Our employees include highly-skilled economists, analysts, scientists, engineers, commerce officers, patent examiners, metrologists, statisticians, accountants, inspectors, lawyers, communicators and administrators. In fact, high-calibre colleagues and an extremely wide range of career possibilities make working at Industry Canada a fascinating and rewarding experience. We have work that fits you, your background and what you're passionate about.

Work that Fits your Background

Come make the most of your education and professional training. Positions with Industry Canada offer challenges that align with your strengths and talents. Choose a field of study below to discover the careers we can offer you:

Financial Administration

As a financial officer, you will monitor budgets, prepare and analyse financial reports and trends, perform cost-benefit analysis and, as you obtain more experience, provide financial advice to progressively higher levels of management. You are likely to also be involved in systems and financial policy development, in the drafting of some submissions to Treasury Board and in the preparation of various public documents to be reviewed by Parliament. (View Current Opportunities)

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Purchasing and Supply

In this field, you will be responsible for supplying the goods and services that Industry Canada needs to function. You will be helping procure goods and services through contracts, standing offers and local purchase orders. You might also be carrying out asset management and inventory control activities, or advising clients on materiel management and procurement policies and procedures. (View Current Opportunities)

Patent Examiner

As a new patent examiner, you will be in a formal development program for the first three months to learn about the components of a patent application, the classification of patents, the Patent Act and Rules, examination practices and how to write an examiner's report. During the next 9 months you'll work with an on-the-job trainer. In the the thirteenth month, you'll learn about complex patent prosecution practices and jurisprudence. Trainees continue to be under the guidance and tutelage of their on-the-job trainer.

As a patent examiner you analyze patent applications, examine written descriptions of inventions, search relevant technologies to compare with similar, prior inventions, using various databases and the CIPO library. You will determine if a patent application complies with the Patent Act and Patent Rules. You will also advise applicants on whether or not their applications comply with the act and the rules, assess their responses and then recommend the granting or refusal of a patent. (View Current Opportunities)

Competition Law

As a competition law officer, you'll work at Canada's Competition Bureau, which is part of the Industry Canada Portfolio. You'll be involved in reviewing mergers and acquisitions, investigating anti-competitive behaviour under Canada's Competition Act, and the provision of economic expertise and advice to Canada's Commissioner of Competition. You and your colleagues also provide advice to Parliament, and are responsible for the on-going modernization of the Competition Act, one of Canada's keystone pieces of economic legislation. (View Current Opportunities)

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Financial Administration

As a financial officer, you will monitor budgets, prepare and analyse financial reports and trends, perform cost-benefit analysis and, as you obtain more experience, provide financial advice to progressively higher levels of management. You are likely to also be involved in systems and financial policy development, in the drafting of some submissions to Treasury Board and in the preparation of various public documents to be reviewed by Parliament. (View Current Opportunities)

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Economics and Social Science Services

If you start working in this field, you're probably analytical and like working with statistics. At first, you'll be collecting, compiling and editing socio-economic data from various industries or subject areas, or producing statistical tables and compilations for senior project officers. With some experience, you may specialize in a specific industry or subject area; maintain large, complex databases; perform data validation and descriptive analysis, and produce statistical tables and reports. (View Current Opportunities)

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Program Administration

As a program administration officer, you'll be on the cutting edge of service delivery for Industry Canada. At first, you'll probably be working under supervision, likely in the administration of program applications or requests from the private sector or general public, or on the distribution and marketing of products. With more experience, you'll help coordinate and provide program administration services in support of public-directed programs, and participate on project teams. (View Current Opportunities)

Human Resources

Entry-level human resources advisors benefit from a development program that broadens their knowledge and expertise, and develops client consulting skills. Whether you're developing HR policies and plans, carrying out job analyses or working on recruitment, staffing or labour relations projects, you'll be part of a team dedicated to hiring and developing some very talented people. As you gain experience, you'll find yourself advising clients and providing specialized HR services. You may also plan and deliver human resources programs or participate in special projects. (View Current Opportunities)

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Program Administration

As a program administration officer, you'll be on the cutting edge of service delivery for Industry Canada. At first, you'll probably be working under supervision, likely in the administration of program applications or requests from the private sector or general public, or on the distribution and marketing of products. With more experience, you'll help coordinate and provide program administration services in support of public-directed programs, and participate on project teams. (View Current Opportunities)

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Administrative Services

Working in administrative services, you'll help provide the organizational backbone of Industry Canada. Your activities, decisions and recommendations will enable staff and line departments to do their work smoothly and efficiently. Your activities might cover a wide range of endeavours; everything from compensation and benefits procedures, to office management, to procurement and resource allocation. (View Current Opportunities)

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Clerical and Secretarial Services

As a clerical or secretarial worker, you will be essential to the efficient functioning of Industry Canada. You will provide clerical services that support office operations, organize and update tracking systems, coordinate office services, and coordinate communications among senior officials, other organizations and the private sector. (View Current Opportunities)

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Purchasing and Supply

In this field, you will be responsible for supplying the goods and services that Industry Canada needs to function. You will be helping procure goods and services through contracts, standing offers and local purchase orders. You might also be carrying out asset management and inventory control activities, or advising clients on materiel management and procurement policies and procedures. (View Current Opportunities)

Patent Examiner

As a new patent examiner, you will be in a formal development program for the first three months to learn about the components of a patent application, the classification of patents, the Patent Act and Rules, examination practices and how to write an examiner's report. During the next 9 months you'll work with an on-the-job trainer. In the the thirteenth month, you'll learn about complex patent prosecution practices and jurisprudence. Trainees continue to be under the guidance and tutelage of their on-the-job trainer.

As a patent examiner you analyze patent applications, examine written descriptions of inventions, search relevant technologies to compare with similar, prior inventions, using various databases and the CIPO library. You will determine if a patent application complies with the Patent Act and Patent Rules. You will also advise applicants on whether or not their applications comply with the act and the rules, assess their responses and then recommend the granting or refusal of a patent. (View Current Opportunities)

Commerce Officer

The role of a Commerce Officer is to influence the growth and competitiveness of Canadian industrial sectors by developing, implementing and monitoring strategic public policies and regulations related to investment, technology, innovation, global value chains, human resource development, and Canada's business climate. Doing this, you'll participate in project teams (including interdepartmental and private/public sector working groups) and partnerships with private sector clients. You'll conduct research, strategic planning and project management and develop and maintain statistical information databases and spreadsheets, manipulating and reconciling complex data sets. You'll also prepare briefing materials and provide advice to senior managers on a broad range of industrial issues, policies, development opportunities and initiatives. (View Current Opportunities)

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Financial Administration

As a financial officer, you will monitor budgets, prepare and analyse financial reports and trends, perform cost-benefit analysis and, as you obtain more experience, provide financial advice to progressively higher levels of management. You are likely to also be involved in systems and financial policy development, in the drafting of some submissions to Treasury Board and in the preparation of various public documents to be reviewed by Parliament. (View Current Opportunities)

Communications and Media Relations

As a member of a communications team, you'll develop a wide range of information products to support our department's programs and initiatives. Products can range from videos and print media to speeches and online media. As you progress, you'll apply your skills to provide advice and guidance on how Industry Canada communicates with the public, the media, its own employees, and other organizations. You'll develop strategies for communicating complex departmental initiatives, policy decisions, and programs benefits. You'll also provide advice to senior officials. (View Current Opportunities)

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Trade-mark Examiner

Did you know that the average person is exposed to more than 1,500 trade-marks every day? Trade-mark examiners assess the registrability of trademark applications. An examiner conducts research, performs and records analyses, and makes decisions related to registrability. In the process, they regularly correspond and communicate with individual applicants, their agents and members of the legal community. Extensive classroom training and on-the-job coaching is provided to ensure examiners have a sound understanding of the Trade-marks Act, its regulations and related policies and practices. (View Current Opportunities)

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Administrative Services

Working in administrative services, you'll help provide the organizational backbone of Industry Canada. Your activities, decisions and recommendations will enable staff and line departments to do their work smoothly and efficiently. Your activities might cover a wide range of endeavours; everything from compensation and benefits procedures, to office management, to procurement and resource allocation. (View Current Opportunities)

Economics and Social Science Services

The work done at Industry Canada provides many opportunities to make a real difference to the economy. To develop effective policies, the department needs leading edge research and supporting analyses. As an economist at Industry Canada, you will be asked to identify emerging issues and monitor current developments, as well as conduct in-depth analytical and investigative research on a variety of economic issues affecting the Canadian economy. You'll work in sector-specific fields (examples include automotive, aerospace, life sciences, environmental services and telecommunications), and can expect to prepare and present analyses from a general perspective and in partnership with Canadian industry. (View Current Opportunities)

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Trade-mark Examiner

Did you know that the average person is exposed to more than 1,500 trade-marks every day? Trade-mark examiners assess the registrability of trademark applications. An examiner conducts research, performs and records analyses, and makes decisions related to registrability. In the process, they regularly correspond and communicate with individual applicants, their agents and members of the legal community. Extensive classroom training and on-the-job coaching is provided to ensure examiners have a sound understanding of the Trade-marks Act, its regulations and related policies and practices. (View Current Opportunities)

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Policy Analysis

As a new policy analyst, you can benefit from a formal development program and work under the guidance of more senior analysts to develop your knowledge, skills and expertise. As part of a team, you'll conduct planning and reporting activities, supported by research and analysis of economic, financial and social studies and surveys related to policy and program activities. Senior policy analysts are highly involved in planning and managing significant studies and policy exercises. They develop and present policy options for senior executives, manage major files, issues and multi-stakeholder relations. They also represent departmental and governmental interests and positions at a variety of committees and meetings. (View Current Opportunities)

Competition Law

As a competition law officer, you'll work at Canada's Competition Bureau, which is part of the Industry Canada Portfolio. You'll be involved in reviewing mergers and acquisitions, investigating anti-competitive behaviour under Canada's Competition Act, and the provision of economic expertise and advice to Canada's Commissioner of Competition. You and your colleagues also provide advice to Parliament, and are responsible for the on-going modernization of the Competition Act, one of Canada's keystone pieces of economic legislation. (View Current Opportunities)

Commerce Officer

The role of a Commerce Officer is to influence the growth and competitiveness of Canadian industrial sectors by developing, implementing and monitoring strategic public policies and regulations related to investment, technology, innovation, global value chains, human resource development, and Canada's business climate. Doing this, you'll participate in project teams (including interdepartmental and private/public sector working groups) and partnerships with private sector clients. You'll conduct research, strategic planning and project management and develop and maintain statistical information databases and spreadsheets, manipulating and reconciling complex data sets. You'll also prepare briefing materials and provide advice to senior managers on a broad range of industrial issues, policies, development opportunities and initiatives. (View Current Opportunities)

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Competition Law

As a competition law officer, you'll work at Canada's Competition Bureau, which is part of the Industry Canada Portfolio. You'll be involved in reviewing mergers and acquisitions, investigating anti-competitive behaviour under Canada's Competition Act, and the provision of economic expertise and advice to Canada's Commissioner of Competition. You and your colleagues also provide advice to Parliament, and are responsible for the on-going modernization of the Competition Act, one of Canada's keystone pieces of economic legislation. (View Current Opportunities)

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Economists

The work done at Industry Canada provides many opportunities to make a real difference to the economy. To develop effective policies, the department needs leading edge research and supporting analyses. As an economist at Industry Canada, you will be asked to identify emerging issues and monitor current developments, as well as conduct in-depth analytical and investigative research on a variety of economic issues affecting the Canadian economy. You'll work in sector-specific fields (examples include automotive, aerospace, life sciences, environmental services and telecommunications), and can expect to prepare and present analyses from a general perspective and in partnership with Canadian industry. (View Current Opportunities)

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Policy Analysis

As a new policy analyst, you can benefit from a formal development program and work under the guidance of more senior analysts to develop your knowledge, skills and expertise. As part of a team, you'll conduct planning and reporting activities, supported by research and analysis of economic, financial and social studies and surveys related to policy and program activities. Senior policy analysts are highly involved in planning and managing significant studies and policy exercises. They develop and present policy options for senior executives, manage major files, issues and multi-stakeholder relations. They also represent departmental and governmental interests and positions at a variety of committees and meetings. (View Current Opportunities)

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Economics and Social Science Services

If you start working in this field, you're probably analytical and like working with statistics. At first, you'll be collecting, compiling and editing socio-economic data from various industries or subject areas, or producing statistical tables and compilations for senior project officers. With some experience, you may specialize in a specific industry or subject area; maintain large, complex databases; perform data validation and descriptive analysis, and produce statistical tables and reports. (View Current Opportunities)

Human Resources

Entry-level human resources advisors benefit from a development program that broadens their knowledge and expertise, and develops client consulting skills. Whether you're developing HR policies and plans, carrying out job analyses or working on recruitment, staffing or labour relations projects, you'll be part of a team dedicated to hiring and developing some very talented people. As you gain experience, you'll find yourself advising clients and providing specialized HR services. You may also plan and deliver human resources programs or participate in special projects. (View Current Opportunities)

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Trade-mark Examiner

Did you know that the average person is exposed to more than 1,500 trade-marks every day? Trade-mark examiners assess the registrability of trademark applications. An examiner conducts research, performs and records analyses, and makes decisions related to registrability. In the process, they regularly correspond and communicate with individual applicants, their agents and members of the legal community. Extensive classroom training and on-the-job coaching is provided to ensure examiners have a sound understanding of the Trade-marks Act, its regulations and related policies and practices. (View Current Opportunities)

Technical Inspector

As an Inspector and Vehicle Equipment Operator for Measurement Canada, you'll be part of a team that conducts inspections and investigations to ensure that merchants and traders are in compliance with the Weights and Measures Act. You'll have the opportunity to develop and use your skills with regard to electronic and mechanical measuring and testing equipment. In addition, you'll help to operate and maintain specialized inspection equipment and heavy duty vehicles. Your job will also entail investigating and resolving complaints from clients, and following up with appropriate enforcement action.
(View Current Opportunities)

Spectrum Management Officer

As a Spectrum Management Officer, you'll start with an entry-level knowledge of electronics, and then, through formal and on the job training, develop experience in areas such as the design of radio and telecommunications systems, radio signals and frequency. You'll also learn about topographical mapping and plotting, the operation and maintenance of complex electronic equipment, and specialized mathematical models and computer programs. As your skills experience grow, you'll begin to authorize simple radio communications systems, ensure compliance and resolve interference problems. You'll also develop your listening and interviewing skills, and ability to analyze situations and make decisions. (View Current Opportunities)

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Technical Inspector

As an Inspector and Vehicle Equipment Operator for Measurement Canada, you'll be part of a team that conducts inspections and investigations to ensure that merchants and traders are in compliance with the Weights and Measures Act. You'll have the opportunity to develop and use your skills with regard to electronic and mechanical measuring and testing equipment. In addition, you'll help to operate and maintain specialized inspection equipment and heavy duty vehicles. Your job will also entail investigating and resolving complaints from clients, and following up with appropriate enforcement action.
(View Current Opportunities)

Engineering

Apply your skills to resolve problems, obtain and analyse data, and contribute to the design, development, modification or verification of technical submissions, intellectual property, or equipment. With increased experience you will plan and perform applied research, development or innovative design work in your engineering specialty or field; and organize, coordinate and supervise projects. You will manage and provide advice and planning related to complex problems in experiments and investigations involving multiple specialties, jurisdictions and regulations. (View Current Opportunities)

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Patent Examiner

As a new patent examiner, you will be in a formal development program for the first three months to learn about the components of a patent application, the classification of patents, the Patent Act and Rules, examination practices and how to write an examiner's report. During the next 9 months you'll work with an on-the-job trainer. In the the thirteenth month, you'll learn about complex patent prosecution practices and jurisprudence. Trainees continue to be under the guidance and tutelage of their on-the-job trainer.

As a patent examiner you analyze patent applications, examine written descriptions of inventions, search relevant technologies to compare with similar, prior inventions, using various databases and the CIPO library. You will determine if a patent application complies with the Patent Act and Patent Rules. You will also advise applicants on whether or not their applications comply with the act and the rules, assess their responses and then recommend the granting or refusal of a patent. (View Current Opportunities)

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Metrologist

Have you ever wondered if the gasoline pump used to fuel your car, the scale used to weigh your meats, fruits and vegetables, or the meter used to measure your electricity or natural gas is accurate? Measurement Canada, an agency of Industry Canada, ensures that these and other measurement transactions are made with confidence. As a measurement technician, you'll evaluate and certify the accuracy of measuring equipment. With experience, you may certify measurement standards and also have the opportunity to investigate complaints from businesses and consumers who felt they did not received accurate measurement. (View Current Opportunities)

Communications and Media Relations

As a member of a communications team, you'll develop a wide range of information products to support our department's programs and initiatives. Products can range from videos and print media to speeches and online media. As you progress, you'll apply your skills to provide advice and guidance on how Industry Canada communicates with the public, the media, its own employees, and other organizations. You'll develop strategies for communicating complex departmental initiatives, policy decisions, and programs benefits. You'll also provide advice to senior officials. (View Current Opportunities)

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Trade-mark Examiner

Did you know that the average person is exposed to more than 1,500 trade-marks every day? Trade-mark examiners assess the registrability of trademark applications. An examiner conducts research, performs and records analyses, and makes decisions related to registrability. In the process, they regularly correspond and communicate with individual applicants, their agents and members of the legal community. Extensive classroom training and on-the-job coaching is provided to ensure examiners have a sound understanding of the Trade-marks Act, its regulations and related policies and practices. (View Current Opportunities)

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Administrative Services

Working in administrative services, you'll help provide the organizational backbone of Industry Canada. Your activities, decisions and recommendations will enable staff and line departments to do their work smoothly and efficiently. Your activities might cover a wide range of endeavours; everything from compensation and benefits procedures, to office management, to procurement and resource allocation. (View Current Opportunities)

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Clerical and Secretarial Services

As a clerical or secretarial worker, you will be essential to the efficient functioning of Industry Canada. You will provide clerical services that support office operations, organize and update tracking systems, coordinate office services, and coordinate communications among senior officials, other organizations and the private sector. (View Current Opportunities)

Commerce Officer

The role of a Commerce Officer is to influence the growth and competitiveness of Canadian industrial sectors by developing, implementing and monitoring strategic public policies and regulations related to investment, technology, innovation, global value chains, human resource development, and Canada's business climate. Doing this, you'll participate in project teams (including interdepartmental and private/public sector working groups) and partnerships with private sector clients. You'll conduct research, strategic planning and project management and develop and maintain statistical information databases and spreadsheets, manipulating and reconciling complex data sets. You'll also prepare briefing materials and provide advice to senior managers on a broad range of industrial issues, policies, development opportunities and initiatives. (View Current Opportunities)

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Financial Administration

As a financial officer, you will monitor budgets, prepare and analyse financial reports and trends, perform cost-benefit analysis and, as you obtain more experience, provide financial advice to progressively higher levels of management. You are likely to also be involved in systems and financial policy development, in the drafting of some submissions to Treasury Board and in the preparation of various public documents to be reviewed by Parliament. (View Current Opportunities)

Human Resources

Entry-level human resources advisors benefit from a development program that broadens their knowledge and expertise, and develops client consulting skills. Whether you're developing HR policies and plans, carrying out job analyses or working on recruitment, staffing or labour relations projects, you'll be part of a team dedicated to hiring and developing some very talented people. As you gain experience, you'll find yourself advising clients and providing specialized HR services. You may also plan and deliver human resources programs or participate in special projects. (View Current Opportunities)

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Administrative Services

Working in administrative services, you'll help provide the organizational backbone of Industry Canada. Your activities, decisions and recommendations will enable staff and line departments to do their work smoothly and efficiently. Your activities might cover a wide range of endeavours; everything from compensation and benefits procedures, to office management, to procurement and resource allocation. (View Current Opportunities)

Human Resources

Entry-level human resources advisors benefit from a development program that broadens their knowledge and expertise, and develops client consulting skills. Whether you're developing HR policies and plans, carrying out job analyses or working on recruitment, staffing or labour relations projects, you'll be part of a team dedicated to hiring and developing some very talented people. As you gain experience, you'll find yourself advising clients and providing specialized HR services. You may also plan and deliver human resources programs or participate in special projects. (View Current Opportunities)

Engineering

Apply your skills to resolve problems, obtain and analyse data, and contribute to the design, development, modification or verification of technical submissions, intellectual property, or equipment. With increased experience you will plan and perform applied research, development or innovative design work in your engineering specialty or field; and organize, coordinate and supervise projects. You will manage and provide advice and planning related to complex problems in experiments and investigations involving multiple specialties, jurisdictions and regulations. (View Current Opportunities)

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Patent Examiner

As a new patent examiner, you will be in a formal development program for the first three months to learn about the components of a patent application, the classification of patents, the Patent Act and Rules, examination practices and how to write an examiner's report. During the next 9 months you'll work with an on-the-job trainer. In the the thirteenth month, you'll learn about complex patent prosecution practices and jurisprudence. Trainees continue to be under the guidance and tutelage of their on-the-job trainer.

As a patent examiner you analyze patent applications, examine written descriptions of inventions, search relevant technologies to compare with similar, prior inventions, using various databases and the CIPO library. You will determine if a patent application complies with the Patent Act and Patent Rules. You will also advise applicants on whether or not their applications comply with the act and the rules, assess their responses and then recommend the granting or refusal of a patent. (View Current Opportunities)

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Computer Systems Administrator

In this crucial field, you'll be part of the team of highly-skilled information technology specialists who keep the Department up and running, and handle the technology needs of more than 6,000 workers. Depending on your training, you might be called upon to do anything from the provision of IT infrastructure and support, to the planning, organization and operation of significant projects and activities in the delivery of a wide range of IT services. (View Current Opportunities)

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Metrologist

Have you ever wondered if the gasoline pump used to fuel your car, the scale used to weigh your meats, fruits and vegetables, or the meter used to measure your electricity or natural gas is accurate? Measurement Canada, an agency of Industry Canada, ensures that these and other measurement transactions are made with confidence. As a measurement technician, you'll evaluate and certify the accuracy of measuring equipment. With experience, you may certify measurement standards and also have the opportunity to investigate complaints from businesses and consumers who felt they did not received accurate measurement. (View Current Opportunities)

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Spectrum Management Officer

As a Spectrum Management Officer, you’ll start with an entry-level knowledge of electronics, and then, through formal and on the job training, develop experience in areas such as the design of radio and telecommunications systems, radio signals and frequency. You’ll also learn about topographical mapping and plotting, the operation and maintenance of complex electronic equipment, and specialized mathematical models and computer programs. As your skills experience grow, you’ll begin to authorize simple radio communications systems, ensure compliance and resolve interference problems. You’ll also develop your listening and interviewing skills, and ability to analyze situations and make decisions. (View Current Opportunities)

Technical Inspector

As an Inspector and Vehicle Equipment Operator for Measurement Canada, you'll be part of a team that conducts inspections and investigations to ensure that merchants and traders are in compliance with the Weights and Measures Act. You'll have the opportunity to develop and use your skills with regard to electronic and mechanical measuring and testing equipment. In addition, you'll help to operate and maintain specialized inspection equipment and heavy duty vehicles. Your job will also entail investigating and resolving complaints from clients, and following up with appropriate enforcement action.
(View Current Opportunities)

Communications and Media Relations

As a member of a communications team, you'll develop a wide range of information products to support our department's programs and initiatives. Products can range from videos and print media to speeches and online media. As you progress, you'll apply your skills to provide advice and guidance on how Industry Canada communicates with the public, the media, its own employees, and other organizations. You'll develop strategies for communicating complex departmental initiatives, policy decisions, and programs benefits. You'll also provide advice to senior officials. (View Current Opportunities)

Human Resources

Entry-level human resources advisors benefit from a development program that broadens their knowledge and expertise, and develops client consulting skills. Whether you're developing HR policies and plans, carrying out job analyses or working on recruitment, staffing or labour relations projects, you'll be part of a team dedicated to hiring and developing some very talented people. As you gain experience, you'll find yourself advising clients and providing specialized HR services. You may also plan and deliver human resources programs or participate in special projects. (View Current Opportunities)

Competition Law

As a competition law officer, you'll work at Canada's Competition Bureau, which is part of the Industry Canada Portfolio. You'll be involved in reviewing mergers and acquisitions, investigating anti-competitive behaviour under Canada's Competition Act, and the provision of economic expertise and advice to Canada's Commissioner of Competition. You and your colleagues also provide advice to Parliament, and are responsible for the on-going modernization of the Competition Act, one of Canada's keystone pieces of economic legislation. (View Current Opportunities)

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Trade-mark Examiner

Did you know that the average person is exposed to more than 1,500 trade-marks every day? Trade-mark examiners assess the registrability of trademark applications. An examiner conducts research, performs and records analyses, and makes decisions related to registrability. In the process, they regularly correspond and communicate with individual applicants, their agents and members of the legal community. Extensive classroom training and on-the-job coaching is provided to ensure examiners have a sound understanding of the Trade-marks Act, its regulations and related policies and practices. (View Current Opportunities)

Commerce Officer

The role of a Commerce Officer is to influence the growth and competitiveness of Canadian industrial sectors by developing, implementing and monitoring strategic public policies and regulations related to investment, technology, innovation, global value chains, human resource development, and Canada's business climate. Doing this, you'll participate in project teams (including interdepartmental and private/public sector working groups) and partnerships with private sector clients. You'll conduct research, strategic planning and project management and develop and maintain statistical information databases and spreadsheets, manipulating and reconciling complex data sets. You'll also prepare briefing materials and provide advice to senior managers on a broad range of industrial issues, policies, development opportunities and initiatives. (View Current Opportunities)

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Communications and Media Relations

As a member of a communications team, you'll develop a wide range of information products to support our department's programs and initiatives. Products can range from videos and print media to speeches and online media. As you progress, you'll apply your skills to provide advice and guidance on how Industry Canada communicates with the public, the media, its own employees, and other organizations. You'll develop strategies for communicating complex departmental initiatives, policy decisions, and programs benefits. You'll also provide advice to senior officials. (View Current Opportunities)

Patent Examiner

As a new patent examiner, you will be in a formal development program for the first three months to learn about the components of a patent application, the classification of patents, the Patent Act and Rules, examination practices and how to write an examiner's report. During the next 9 months you'll work with an on-the-job trainer. In the the thirteenth month, you'll learn about complex patent prosecution practices and jurisprudence. Trainees continue to be under the guidance and tutelage of their on-the-job trainer.

As a patent examiner you analyze patent applications, examine written descriptions of inventions, search relevant technologies to compare with similar, prior inventions, using various databases and the CIPO library. You will determine if a patent application complies with the Patent Act and Patent Rules. You will also advise applicants on whether or not their applications comply with the act and the rules, assess their responses and then recommend the granting or refusal of a patent. (View Current Opportunities)

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Economics and Social Science Services

If you start working in this field, you're probably analytical and like working with statistics. At first, you'll be collecting, compiling and editing socio-economic data from various industries or subject areas, or producing statistical tables and compilations for senior project officers. With some experience, you may specialize in a specific industry or subject area; maintain large, complex databases; perform data validation and descriptive analysis, and produce statistical tables and reports. (View Current Opportunities)

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Metrologist

Have you ever wondered if the gasoline pump used to fuel your car, the scale used to weigh your meats, fruits and vegetables, or the meter used to measure your electricity or natural gas is accurate? Measurement Canada, an agency of Industry Canada, ensures that these and other measurement transactions are made with confidence. As a measurement technician, you'll evaluate and certify the accuracy of measuring equipment. With experience, you may certify measurement standards and also have the opportunity to investigate complaints from businesses and consumers who felt they did not received accurate measurement. (View Current Opportunities)

Technical Inspector

As an Inspector and Vehicle Equipment Operator for Measurement Canada, you'll be part of a team that conducts inspections and investigations to ensure that merchants and traders are in compliance with the Weights and Measures Act. You'll have the opportunity to develop and use your skills with regard to electronic and mechanical measuring and testing equipment. In addition, you'll help to operate and maintain specialized inspection equipment and heavy duty vehicles. Your job will also entail investigating and resolving complaints from clients, and following up with appropriate enforcement action.
(View Current Opportunities)

Computer Systems Administrator

In this crucial field, you'll be part of the team of highly-skilled information technology specialists who keep the Department up and running, and handle the technology needs of more than 6,000 workers. Depending on your training, you might be called upon to do anything from the provision of IT infrastructure and support, to the planning, organization and operation of significant projects and activities in the delivery of a wide range of IT services. (View Current Opportunities)

Human Resources

Entry-level human resources advisors benefit from a development program that broadens their knowledge and expertise, and develops client consulting skills. Whether you're developing HR policies and plans, carrying out job analyses or working on recruitment, staffing or labour relations projects, you'll be part of a team dedicated to hiring and developing some very talented people. As you gain experience, you'll find yourself advising clients and providing specialized HR services. You may also plan and deliver human resources programs or participate in special projects. (View Current Opportunities)

Patent Examiner

As a new patent examiner, you will be in a formal development program for the first three months to learn about the components of a patent application, the classification of patents, the Patent Act and Rules, examination practices and how to write an examiner's report. During the next 9 months you'll work with an on-the-job trainer. In the the thirteenth month, you'll learn about complex patent prosecution practices and jurisprudence. Trainees continue to be under the guidance and tutelage of their on-the-job trainer.

As a patent examiner you analyze patent applications, examine written descriptions of inventions, search relevant technologies to compare with similar, prior inventions, using various databases and the CIPO library. You will determine if a patent application complies with the Patent Act and Patent Rules. You will also advise applicants on whether or not their applications comply with the act and the rules, assess their responses and then recommend the granting or refusal of a patent. (View Current Opportunities)

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Metrologist

Have you ever wondered if the gasoline pump used to fuel your car, the scale used to weigh your meats, fruits and vegetables, or the meter used to measure your electricity or natural gas is accurate? Measurement Canada, an agency of Industry Canada, ensures that these and other measurement transactions are made with confidence. As a measurement technician, you'll evaluate and certify the accuracy of measuring equipment. With experience, you may certify measurement standards and also have the opportunity to investigate complaints from businesses and consumers who felt they did not received accurate measurement. (View Current Opportunities)

Communications and Media Relations

As a member of a communications team, you'll develop a wide range of information products to support our department's programs and initiatives. Products can range from videos and print media to speeches and online media. As you progress, you'll apply your skills to provide advice and guidance on how Industry Canada communicates with the public, the media, its own employees, and other organizations. You'll develop strategies for communicating complex departmental initiatives, policy decisions, and programs benefits. You'll also provide advice to senior officials. (View Current Opportunities)

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Human Resources

Entry-level human resources advisors benefit from a development program that broadens their knowledge and expertise, and develops client consulting skills. Whether you're developing HR policies and plans, carrying out job analyses or working on recruitment, staffing or labour relations projects, you'll be part of a team dedicated to hiring and developing some very talented people. As you gain experience, you'll find yourself advising clients and providing specialized HR services. You may also plan and deliver human resources programs or participate in special projects. (View Current Opportunities)

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Trade-mark Examiner

Did you know that the average person is exposed to more than 1,500 trade-marks every day? Trade-mark examiners assess the registrability of trademark applications. An examiner conducts research, performs and records analyses, and makes decisions related to registrability. In the process, they regularly correspond and communicate with individual applicants, their agents and members of the legal community. Extensive classroom training and on-the-job coaching is provided to ensure examiners have a sound understanding of the Trade-marks Act, its regulations and related policies and practices. (View Current Opportunities)

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Economics and Social Science Services

If you start working in this field, you're probably analytical and like working with statistics. At first, you'll be collecting, compiling and editing socio-economic data from various industries or subject areas, or producing statistical tables and compilations for senior project officers. With some experience, you may specialize in a specific industry or subject area; maintain large, complex databases; perform data validation and descriptive analysis, and produce statistical tables and reports. (View Current Opportunities)

Human Resources

Entry-level human resources advisors benefit from a development program that broadens their knowledge and expertise, and develops client consulting skills. Whether you're developing HR policies and plans, carrying out job analyses or working on recruitment, staffing or labour relations projects, you'll be part of a team dedicated to hiring and developing some very talented people. As you gain experience, you'll find yourself advising clients and providing specialized HR services. You may also plan and deliver human resources programs or participate in special projects. (View Current Opportunities)

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Trade-mark Examiner

Did you know that the average person is exposed to more than 1,500 trade-marks every day? Trade-mark examiners assess the registrability of trademark applications. An examiner conducts research, performs and records analyses, and makes decisions related to registrability. In the process, they regularly correspond and communicate with individual applicants, their agents and members of the legal community. Extensive classroom training and on-the-job coaching is provided to ensure examiners have a sound understanding of the Trade-marks Act, its regulations and related policies and practices. (View Current Opportunities)

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Economics and Social Science Services

If you start working in this field, you're probably analytical and like working with statistics. At first, you'll be collecting, compiling and editing socio-economic data from various industries or subject areas, or producing statistical tables and compilations for senior project officers. With some experience, you may specialize in a specific industry or subject area; maintain large, complex databases; perform data validation and descriptive analysis, and produce statistical tables and reports. (View Current Opportunities)

Commerce Officer

The role of a Commerce Officer is to influence the growth and competitiveness of Canadian industrial sectors by developing, implementing and monitoring strategic public policies and regulations related to investment, technology, innovation, global value chains, human resource development, and Canada’s business climate. Doing this, you’ll participate in project teams (including interdepartmental and private/public sector working groups) and partnerships with private sector clients. You’ll conduct research, strategic planning and project management and develop and maintain statistical information databases and spreadsheets, manipulating and reconciling complex data sets. You’ll also prepare briefing materials and provide advice to senior managers on a broad range of industrial issues, policies, development opportunities and initiatives. (View Current Opportunities)

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Human Resources

Entry-level human resources advisors benefit from a development program that broadens their knowledge and expertise, and develops client consulting skills. Whether you're developing HR policies and plans, carrying out job analyses or working on recruitment, staffing or labour relations projects, you'll be part of a team dedicated to hiring and developing some very talented people. As you gain experience, you'll find yourself advising clients and providing specialized HR services. You may also plan and deliver human resources programs or participate in special projects. (View Current Opportunities)

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Program Administration

As a program administration officer, you'll be on the cutting edge of service delivery for Industry Canada. At first, you'll probably be working under supervision, likely in the administration of program applications or requests from the private sector or general public, or on the distribution and marketing of products. With more experience, you'll help coordinate and provide program administration services in support of public-directed programs, and participate on project teams. (View Current Opportunities)

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Economics and Social Science Services

If you start working in this field, you're probably analytical and like working with statistics. At first, you'll be collecting, compiling and editing socio-economic data from various industries or subject areas, or producing statistical tables and compilations for senior project officers. With some experience, you may specialize in a specific industry or subject area; maintain large, complex databases; perform data validation and descriptive analysis, and produce statistical tables and reports. (View Current Opportunities)

Communications and Media Relations

As a member of a communications team, you'll develop a wide range of information products to support our department's programs and initiatives. Products can range from videos and print media to speeches and online media. As you progress, you'll apply your skills to provide advice and guidance on how Industry Canada communicates with the public, the media, its own employees, and other organizations. You'll develop strategies for communicating complex departmental initiatives, policy decisions, and programs benefits. You'll also provide advice to senior officials. (View Current Opportunities)

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Human Resources

Entry-level human resources advisors benefit from a development program that broadens their knowledge and expertise, and develops client consulting skills. Whether you're developing HR policies and plans, carrying out job analyses or working on recruitment, staffing or labour relations projects, you'll be part of a team dedicated to hiring and developing some very talented people. As you gain experience, you'll find yourself advising clients and providing specialized HR services. You may also plan and deliver human resources programs or participate in special projects. (View Current Opportunities)

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Trade-mark Examiner

Did you know that the average person is exposed to more than 1,500 trade-marks every day? Trade-mark examiners assess the registrability of trademark applications. An examiner conducts research, performs and records analyses, and makes decisions related to registrability. In the process, they regularly correspond and communicate with individual applicants, their agents and members of the legal community. Extensive classroom training and on-the-job coaching is provided to ensure examiners have a sound understanding of the Trade-marks Act, its regulations and related policies and practices. (View Current Opportunities)

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Policy Analysis

As a new policy analyst, you can benefit from a formal development program and work under the guidance of more senior analysts to develop your knowledge, skills and expertise. As part of a team, you'll conduct planning and reporting activities, supported by research and analysis of economic, financial and social studies and surveys related to policy and program activities. Senior policy analysts are highly involved in planning and managing significant studies and policy exercises. They develop and present policy options for senior executives, manage major files, issues and multi-stakeholder relations. They also represent departmental and governmental interests and positions at a variety of committees and meetings. (View Current Opportunities)

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Economics and Social Science Services

If you start working in this field, you're probably analytical and like working with statistics. At first, you'll be collecting, compiling and editing socio-economic data from various industries or subject areas, or producing statistical tables and compilations for senior project officers. With some experience, you may specialize in a specific industry or subject area; maintain large, complex databases; perform data validation and descriptive analysis, and produce statistical tables and reports. (View Current Opportunities)

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Administrative Services

Working in administrative services, you'll help provide the organizational backbone of Industry Canada. Your activities, decisions and recommendations will enable staff and line departments to do their work smoothly and efficiently. Your activities might cover a wide range of endeavours; everything from compensation and benefits procedures, to office management, to procurement and resource allocation. (View Current Opportunities)

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Clerical and Secretarial Services

As a clerical or secretarial worker, you will be essential to the efficient functioning of Industry Canada. You will provide clerical services that support office operations, organize and update tracking systems, coordinate office services, and coordinate communications among senior officials, other organizations and the private sector. (View Current Opportunities)

Economists

The work done at Industry Canada provides many opportunities to make a real difference to the economy. To develop effective policies, the department needs leading edge research and supporting analyses. As an economist at Industry Canada, you will be asked to identify emerging issues and monitor current developments, as well as conduct in-depth analytical and investigative research on a variety of economic issues affecting the Canadian economy. You'll work in sector-specific fields (examples include automotive, aerospace, life sciences, environmental services and telecommunications), and can expect to prepare and present analyses from a general perspective and in partnership with Canadian industry. (View Current Opportunities)

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Policy Analysis

As a new policy analyst, you can benefit from a formal development program and work under the guidance of more senior analysts to develop your knowledge, skills and expertise. As part of a team, you'll conduct planning and reporting activities, supported by research and analysis of economic, financial and social studies and surveys related to policy and program activities. Senior policy analysts are highly involved in planning and managing significant studies and policy exercises. They develop and present policy options for senior executives, manage major files, issues and multi-stakeholder relations. They also represent departmental and governmental interests and positions at a variety of committees and meetings. (View Current Opportunities)

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Economics and Social Science Services

If you start working in this field, you're probably analytical and like working with statistics. At first, you'll be collecting, compiling and editing socio-economic data from various industries or subject areas, or producing statistical tables and compilations for senior project officers. With some experience, you may specialize in a specific industry or subject area; maintain large, complex databases; perform data validation and descriptive analysis, and produce statistical tables and reports. (View Current Opportunities)

Purchasing and Supply

In this field, you will be responsible for supplying the goods and services that Industry Canada needs to function. You will be helping procure goods and services through contracts, standing offers and local purchase orders. You might also be carrying out asset management and inventory control activities, or advising clients on materiel management and procurement policies and procedures. (View Current Opportunities)

Engineering

Apply your skills to resolve problems, obtain and analyse data, and contribute to the design, development, modification or verification of technical submissions, intellectual property, or equipment. With increased experience you will plan and perform applied research, development or innovative design work in your engineering specialty or field; and organize, coordinate and supervise projects. You will manage and provide advice and planning related to complex problems in experiments and investigations involving multiple specialties, jurisdictions and regulations. (View Current Opportunities)

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Patent Examiner

As a new patent examiner, you will be in a formal development program for the first three months to learn about the components of a patent application, the classification of patents, the Patent Act and Rules, examination practices and how to write an examiner's report. During the next 9 months you'll work with an on-the-job trainer. In the the thirteenth month, you'll learn about complex patent prosecution practices and jurisprudence. Trainees continue to be under the guidance and tutelage of their on-the-job trainer.

As a patent examiner you analyze patent applications, examine written descriptions of inventions, search relevant technologies to compare with similar, prior inventions, using various databases and the CIPO library. You will determine if a patent application complies with the Patent Act and Patent Rules. You will also advise applicants on whether or not their applications comply with the act and the rules, assess their responses and then recommend the granting or refusal of a patent. (View Current Opportunities)

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Metrologist

Have you ever wondered if the gasoline pump used to fuel your car, the scale used to weigh your meats, fruits and vegetables, or the meter used to measure your electricity or natural gas is accurate? Measurement Canada, an agency of Industry Canada, ensures that these and other measurement transactions are made with confidence. As a measurement technician, you'll evaluate and certify the accuracy of measuring equipment. With experience, you may certify measurement standards and also have the opportunity to investigate complaints from businesses and consumers who felt they did not received accurate measurement. (View Current Opportunities)

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Spectrum Management Officer

As a Spectrum Management Officer, you’ll start with an entry-level knowledge of electronics, and then, through formal and on the job training, develop experience in areas such as the design of radio and telecommunications systems, radio signals and frequency. You’ll also learn about topographical mapping and plotting, the operation and maintenance of complex electronic equipment, and specialized mathematical models and computer programs. As your skills experience grow, you’ll begin to authorize simple radio communications systems, ensure compliance and resolve interference problems. You’ll also develop your listening and interviewing skills, and ability to analyze situations and make decisions. (View Current Opportunities)