We're always looking for candidates with excellent communication skills, a strong work ethic, and a commitment to customer and public service.
Working for the City of Prince George
Unionized City of Prince George employees are members of CUPE 1048, CUPE 399 or IAFF Local 1372, depending on the position they hold. The most recent Collective Agreements can be accessed below:
In June 2023, the City of Prince George received a certificate of recognition from WorkSafe BC following an audit of the City's occupational health and safety standards.
WorkSafe BC's certificate of recognition (COR) is a program that recognizes and rewards employers who go beyond in their role in occupational health and safety. COR-certified employers value a workplace that is safe and secure from injury, illness, and disease.
Application questions
You must create an account with the Prince George career portal to submit an online application. Once your profile is active, you may apply to the desired job by clicking on the relevant posting to view details and then clicking Apply Now.
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Resumes and related documents may be uploaded with the application. Files must be 1MB or smaller and only MS Word documents, plain text files, or PDFs will be accepted.
A well-thought-out resume will help the City determine your suitability for the position you are applying for. Make sure your contact information is up to date and accurate. You may want to include a cover letter highlighting your relevant education and work experience.
A resume is a concise document that states relevant information about your education, skills, experiences, accomplishments, and job-related interests. Your resume is only as good as the information you provide.
Education
Your resume should clearly outline your academic achievements and qualifications. Please include any formal education credentials (e.g. secondary school, college, university, technical school) and any relevant training and professional development courses you have completed. Sort your education starting with your most recent certification and work backwards.
Experience
List your employment history starting with your most recent job and work your way backward. Please include the following information:
- The names of all current and former employers.
- The start and end dates of your employment.
- Your official job title and a brief description of your responsibilities in each position including your accomplishments and major contributions that benefited the organization during your tenure.
- Technical skills and proficiencies (e.g. computer programs, project management systems, social media platforms, etc.)
References
Include three (3) work-related references who can attest to your work performance. Please include the following information:
- Your references’ name and current contact information.
- Your references’ work relationship to you (e.g. Current supervisor, previous supervisor).
- Your references' job title and organization.
If references are not included at the time of application, the City may request the information from you following your interview.
Additional information
You may wish to include additional information to supplement your work history:
- Related experience
- Volunteer work
- Professional affiliations
Yes. Applicants who do not have access to a computer may contact Human Resources for more information.
Yes. Applicants may apply for as many positions as they'd like at any time.
Yes, but not on the website. Please contact Human Resources for assistance.
For current or past high school records, contact the high school directly, or visit the Province of British Columbia.
For post-secondary education records, contact the Registrar’s office of the College or University directly.
Applicants may request a driver’s abstract using ICBC’s online application form, in person from their nearest ICBC location, or by calling 1-800-663-3051.
Please contact Human Resources for assistance.
Please call Human Resources department by calling (250) 561-7626, or send us an email.
All applicant information is safe. Only Human Resources and the hiring manager can view the information relevant to a job application(s). For more information view our privacy policy.
Application status questions
Visit the job postings page to see the status of a closed job competition.
Not necessarily. Until the status changes to “Filled” applicants may be called for an interview.
Upon completing an application, applicants will receive a confirmation email. Check your junk mail folder if you haven't received a confirmation email.
Whitelist no-reply@<applicantemail>.com to avoid the confirmation email going to the junk mail folder.
Learn more about the hiring and interview process in the Hiring process section below.
Hiring process
The City's hiring process consists of several steps that may vary depending on the type of position you are applying for. However, applicants can expect some variation of the following:
After a job posting is closed, applicants will be screened based upon their education and related experience, knowledge, and skills. Applicants selected for review will be contacted by the Human Resources Division to discuss their qualifications and arrange the following steps:
- Testing (if applicable)
- Interview
Some of our job competitions require applicants to successfully complete testing based on necessary skills for the position. Testing may include typing tests, computer software tests (such as MS Word/Excel), or knowledge-based tests. The Human Resources Advisor will provide you with details on what to expect in the testing process.
When selected for an interview, candidates will be given all pertinent details about the interview including, the location, date, time, and the names of the interview panel.
The interview panel is typically comprised of the hiring manager, a supervisor or “job expert”, and a Human Resources Advisor. At the start of the interview, the hiring manager will describe the position and answer any questions the candidate may have. Then the candidate will be asked job-specific questions based on the job description following the Behavioral Interviewing Process. In this process, all candidates are asked the same set of questions to maintain objectivity and the information gained during the process is always confidential.
Behavioural Interview Questions
The Behavioral interviewing process focuses on a candidate’s past experiences by asking candidates to provide specific examples of how they have demonstrated certain behaviours, knowledge, skills and abilities.
The premise behind behavioural interviewing is that the most accurate predictor of future performance is past performance in similar situations. For example, you may be asked the following question:
“Tell me about a time when you had to provide service to a difficult customer.”
When answering these questions, provide a specific example from your past experience rather than a generality. The STAR method can be a useful technique to use:
- Situation - Describe the event or situation you were in.
- Task - Explain the task you had to complete.
- Action - Describe the specific actions you took to complete the task.
- Result - Close with the result of your efforts.
By completing each of the four steps, you will provide an answer without rambling or getting off-topic.
It is helpful to prepare for your interview by reviewing the job posting/job description. Postings include the knowledge and skills required for the specific position. You can use this list to think of examples from your past work experience that demonstrate you have mastered these skills and will use them if you are successful in the job.
After interviews are completed, it may take up to two weeks for the City to check references and arrive at a final decision. All candidates who participated in the selection process will be contacted once the hiring decision has been made. The City would like to thank all candidates for their patience throughout the selection process.
After interviews are completed, it may take up to two weeks for the City to check references and arrive at a final decision. All candidates who participated in the selection process will be contacted once the hiring decision has been made. The City would like to thank all candidates for their patience throughout the selection process.
The City of Prince George is committed to fair and equitable hiring practises. The City believes its 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.