Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the purpose of the Career Expos?

The intent of the Career Expo events is to highlight the Provincial Public Service as a potential employer by profiling current and emerging employment opportunities and the specific advantages of a career in Provincial Public Service.

2. Can current government employees attend this Career Expos?

While the Career Expos are open to everyone, including current government employees, the focus is on informing members of the general public on how they can gain access to career opportunities within the Provincial Public Service and the type of positions to be recruited.

3. Will people who attend be offered jobs at the Career Expos?

No positions will be filled at the Career Expos. Rather, they provide an opportunity for those who attend to become aware of the advantages of a career in the Provincial Public Service and the choices that are available. Active job competitions will be displayed on site at the Expos and are posted on the PSC web page. The future needs of the Provincial Public Service in various occupational categories will also be profiled.

Those who attend the Expos will have their e-mail put into a general e-mail inventory and will be notified as new positions arise in the Provincial Government.

5. How will students benefit from attending the Career Expos?

Information on the advantages of a career in the Provincial Public Service, a diversity of job profiles, and future needs of the Provincial Public Service in various occupational categories will be available at the Career Expos.

The information provided at the Career Expos may help students find a career in the Provincial Public Service of interest to them.

Department representatives and Public Service Staff will be onsite to answer any other questions students and participants may have. Students and participants interested in a particular career in the Provincial Public Service may be able to speak with a working professional about recommended career and education paths, and obtain a career profile of the position of interest.

6. Will current employees be able to compete for positions profiled at the Career Expos?

Yes. The Public Service Commission is committed to a career Provincial Public Service where internal promotional opportunities are provided.

7. Will this change the process for internal competitions?

No, all positions deemed to be staffed internally will follow the normal merit-based process.

8. When are the Career Expos taking place?

There are four events planned:

Date	Area	Time	Venue
Tuesday, April 1	Corner Brook	11 a.m. – 7 p.m.	Greenwood Inn
Thursday, April 3	S. John’s	11 a.m. – 7 p.m.	The Delta Hotel
Wednesday, April 9	Grand Falls-Windsor	11 a.m. – 7 p.m.	Mt. Peyton Hotel
Wednesday, April 30	Happy Valley-Goose Bay	11 a.m. – 7 p.m.	Hotel North

9. Who do I contact if I want more information about the Career Expos or employment opportunities?

Call: 709-729-2182 or 1-877-729-0130 (Toll Free)
Email: careerexporesumes@gov.nl.ca
Visit: www.gov.nl.ca/psc

10. Is there any way for those who cannot attend the Career Expos, or who live too far away from the Expos, to obtain the information distributed at the Career Expos?

Individuals interested in a career with the Provincial Government who are unable to attend the Career Expos due to their geographic location or for any other reason should contact the Public Service Commission at:

Call: 709-729-2182 or 1-877-729-0130 (Toll Free)
Email: careerexporesumes@gov.nl.ca