Student opportunities at the Canada Border Services Agency

We take pride in being one of the largest employers of students in the public service. Our students play an integral role in the delivery of our business in border management, science and technology, enabling services and strategic policy.

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The students we hire are driven, dedicated and thrive in a dynamic environment. They are our future!

If you are registered in a post-secondary co-op/internship program, you may qualify for:

Post-Secondary Co-op/Internship Program
Research Affiliate Program, which provides opportunities to partner with Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) to conduct innovative research related to your studies and CBSA priorities

The agency also recruits students through the Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP), including:

Indigenous Student Employment Opportunity
Student with Disabilities Program

Student border services officers (SBSO)

We offer a unique job experience working in law enforcement. SBSOs work at international airports, international mail processing centres, cruise ship operations and the telephone reporting centre across Canada. If you are looking for a hands-on job in law enforcement where you can keep Canada's border secure and the public safe, look no further.

Visit Become a student border services officer to learn more. For questions about SBSO job opportunities, contact sbso_recruitment-recrutement_aesf@cbsa-asfc.gc.ca.