Careers

Whether they are based in Canada or abroad, our employees bring Canada to the world and the world to Canada, improving Canada's trade relations and activities.

Jobs available to the public now

Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada (DFAIT) recruits through the Public Service Commission. All openings at DFAIT are posted on jobs.gc.ca.

• Jobs.gc.ca: Careers in the federal public service

(To search for openings at DFAIT, use the Advanced Search and set the “Organization” to “Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade”.)

International Careers and the Foreign Service

DFAIT careers are global in scale, offering you a wealth of international perspectives that increase your professional skills and expand your cultural perceptions. Learn more about A Career Without Borders.

Opportunities for students

DFAIT has two hiring programs specifically for students. As well, students can access two fellowships managed by DFAIT: 

• Cadieux-Léger Fellowship
• Human Security Fellowships

Locally-Engaged Staff

Our embassies, high commissions and trade consulates often hire non-Canadians. If you are interested in working at one of our offices abroad, please contact the office directly.