Government of Canada Reviews

Pros

Interesting work with plenty of mobility

Cons

Overly rigid hierarchy where process is more important than results

Pros

Ability to work abroad Work with cross-functional groups Rewarding work

Cons

Slow and outdated processes Lack of ability to quickly implement new initiatives Work with tools that are not suitable

Pros

Extensive travel, interesting files, good pay and benefits

Cons

Lack of promotion opportunities, slow moving.

Pros

-Everyone at the office were incredibly approachable -Great learning experience, dipping your toes into government work

Cons

-Tasks were mundane -Limited opportunities for future development

Pros

Good teammates, solid learning experience, get to meet people from all over Canada, great work life balance, easy-going culture in most departments

Cons

have to learn and use two languages for everything, a ton of red tape to get anything done, limited focus on creativity, very bureaucratic and political, little value-added