We�re Hiring! Website Upgraded to Better Promote Public Service Job Opportunities

An easier, quicker way to find career opportunities with the provincial public service will soon be available to the public. Effective November 26, the Public Service Commission job competitions website will be upgraded to offer additional features to assist in searching and applying for public service job opportunities in Newfoundland and Labrador.

�Using the Internet is an important tool in helping those who are trying to find a job or choosing a career path,� said the Honourable Tom Marshall, Minister of Finance and Minister Responsible for the Public Service Commission. �As an employer, the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador has a lot to offer and this upgraded website will further enhance our efforts to promote current job opportunities and make it easier for those interested in a career in the public service to apply.�

The Public Service Commission�s improved online recruitment system will streamline information and further enhance communication with job applicants. Applicants will have the ability to set up a user profile, apply online and track the status of their application. The system will increase the potential to reach many more potential job applicants, resulting in an expanded candidate selection pool.

�This system will tap into a growing recruitment trend,� said Minister Marshall. �It is one more tool that will help build and strengthen even further a dynamic and skilled public service which serves the people of Newfoundland and Labrador. I encourage all who are considering a career path with the provincial public service to check out this new website.�

The Public Service Commission is committed to proactively promoting the provincial public service as an employer of choice. It is responsible for appointments to and promotions within the public service. It also offers a range of programs, policies, and services to support departments and individuals in achieving individual and workplace health and productivity.

For more information on the Public Service Commission, go to www.gov.nl.ca/psc.

Effective November 26, the new career search website can be found at www.hiring.gov.nl.ca.

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Media contact:
Ronalda Walsh
Director of Communications
Department of Finance
709-729-6830, 685-1741
ronaldawalsh@gov.nl.ca