In December 2008, the Public Service Commission announced the full implementation of a national area of selection for public services jobs open to the public. What does this mean?
Over the past few years, the PSC has been committed to gradually reducing the use of geographic limits in job opportunities that are open to the public, and has amended its policies accordingly. More and more, advertised job opportunities are open to all persons residing in Canada and to Canadian citizens residing abroad. This is known as a “national area of selection” (NAOS). Effective December 31, 2008, a NAOS is used for all advertised jobs open to the public that are permanent (indeterminate) or term (specified period) appointments with a duration of more than six months. This policy applies to all organizations whose authority to appoint individuals to jobs in the federal public service is governed by the Public Service Employment Act. Consult the PSC’s Policy on Area of Selection, for further information.
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