Patent Examiner Recruitment
CIPO offers job opportunities that are both interesting and challenging as well as possibilities for advancement. As part of CIPO's Patent Office, you will join a group of professionals with various unparalleled expertise. Your responsibilities will involve a wide range of activities aimed at serving Canadians with excellent intellectual property services.
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- Frequently asked questions
- Patent examiner responsibilities
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Hiring Targets
Candidates who have not obtained the pass mark at the exam or interview will not be considered for future recruitment campaigns for a period of 2 (two) years.
| Discipline | Target Date | Number of Openings | Deadline to Apply | When applying indicate Educational Background in: |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical | March 2012 | 12 | September 14, 2011 | Degree1 in electrical or computer engineering |
| Mechanical | October 2011 | 12 | May 24, 2011 | Degree in Mechanical Engineering |
| Organic Chemistry | Currently not hiring. | |||
Note: Only minimum required Educational Background is indicated in the above table. Asset qualifications may be applied. See the statement of merit and footnotes below for further details.
1A bachelor's degree in engineering is required in the listed educational background field for the electrical discipline.