The Management Trainee Program (MTP) offers talented people, both inside and outside government, the opportunity to lead a representative and diversified public service into the future.

MTP provides hands-on work experience through assignments with federal departments and agencies. Complementary training courses focus on the basic knowledge and skills required by public service managers against a backdrop of larger issues, including governance, policy-making, service to the public, and values and ethics. Graduates of the programwill be qualified for managerial positions at the intermediate level.

Who is eligible?

Candidates must have successfully completed a master's degree, must demonstrate an interest in pursuing a management career within the Public Service of Canada, and must agree to undertake language training if they are not already bilingual to the required level. They must also be willing to travel and relocate during the program. Consult MTP pre-requisites for more details.

Candidates must also pass the Written Communication Proficiency Test, which is usually administered by the Public Service Commission of Canada in various locations across the country.

I'm interested. What's my first step?

If you are a public servant, talk to your human resources professional about the expression of interest and commitment form related to the application process.

If you are outside government, notices of MTP external competitions are posted in the fall on the Public Service Commission post-secondary recruitment website. You can also contact us.

Please note that the Canada Public Service Agency (CPSA) will not conduct a Management Trainee Program recruitment campaign for the 2008/2009 season.