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Search for a Job

Check the City's Career Opportunities page for current postings. Job seekers may also sign up for alerts notifying them when new positions are listed.

When signing up for alerts, be sure to select the "Career Opportunities" box under the Notices and Alerts category.

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Apply Online

Candidates must be registered with the Prince George career portal to submit an application. To register an account:

  • Click on the Login link at the top right side of the Careers Opportunities page.
  • Click on the Need an account? Click here! link.
  • Fill in the form and click Create Job Profile.

Once a profile is active, Candidates can login as a returning user by clicking the Login link and providing the appropriate email address and password.

Candidates can apply to desired job by clicking on the relevant posting to view details and then clicking Apply Now at the bottom of the page.

Resumes and related documents may be uploaded with the application. Files must be 1MB or smaller and be one of the following formats:

  • .DOC
  • .DOCX
  • .TXT
  • .PDF

When the application is finished and all necessary documents have been attached, click Submit Application to complete the process.

Resume Preparation Tips

Well-prepared resumes help the City determine if Candidates will be a suitable fit for a position. Resumes should satisfy the following criteria:

  • Be easy to read and well-organised
  • Be concise at no more than two (2) to three (3) pages
  • Information on a resume should be accurate and current
  • Includes the Candidate's contact information

Resumes should be written to match and satisfy a position's requirements.


Education

Resumes must accurately demonstrate a Candidate's academic achievements and qualifications. Please include any formal education credentials (e.g. secondary school, university, technical school, and/or any relevant training courses) that have been completed.


Experience

Candidates must list their employment history and include the following information:

  • The names of all current and former employers
  • Dates of employment
  • The official job title and description of roles held


References

Candidates must include three (3) work-related references in job submissions - including two (2) supervisors. References must provide the following:

  • Name and current contact information
  • Relationship with the Candidate (e.g. supervisor, co-worker, etc.)
  • Job title and organisation

If references are not included at the time of application, the City may request the information from Candidates during the interview.


Additional Information

Candidates may wish to include additional information with their application such as:

  • Related experience
  • Volunteer experience
  • Involvement or memberships with professional organisations
The Hiring Process

Diversity in Hiring

The City of Prince George is committed to fair and equitable hiring practises. The City believes it workforce should reflect the community it serves and that workplace diversity drives innovation, helps local government better serve its residents, and is a benefit to all.


Screening

Candidates are screened based on the following criteria:

  • Education
  • Experience
  • Knowledge and skill

Candidates who are selected for review will be contacted by City Hall's Human Resources Division to discuss qualifications and arrange the following steps (if applicable):

  • Testing
  • Interview


Testing

Human Resources may request Candidates complete job-related testing to assess knowledge, skills, and abilities needed for a posting.

E.G. If a posting requires a minimum typing speed, Candidates will need to undertake a typing test.


Interview

Candidates who pass the screening process will be contacted by the Human Resources Division and provided with information on what to expect in an interview. In most cases, a panel will conduct the interview and include a manager and/or supervisor, and a Human Resources advisor. A variety of questions - including behavioural ones - will be asked.

Behavioural Interview Questions

Specific examples will be asked of how a Candidate dealt with a range of issues in their work experience.

E.G. “Tell me about a time when you had to provide service to a difficult customer.”

Responding to Behavioural Descriptive Questions

One way Candidates can answer behavioural questions is by using the STAR technique:

  • Tell what the Situation or Task was
  • Describe the Action taken and be sure to describe the contribution(s) made
  • Explain the Result and discuss the outcome
  • Share any lessons learned from the experience

Preparing for a Behavioural Descriptive Interview

Job postings will list the skills and knowledge required for the position. Candidates should think about past experiences that relate to these requirements to help come up with examples for behavioural questions.


Final Result

Following an interview, it may take up to two weeks for the City to check references and arrive at a final decision. Candidates will be contacted when a hiring decision has been made. The City would like to thank all Candidates for their patience.

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