Applying for a job is a two-way street. We want to give you all the information you need about working here before you fill out an application.
Application Process
We post new jobs every day. Our job postings are posted for a minimum of 1 week, and they will close at 11:59pm on the date listed.
Creating an online candidate profile will allow you to:
- Upload your resume
- Complete job-specific pre-screening questions
The process is quick and simple and allows you to update your profile at any time, so your information is the most up-to-date.
If you forget your username or password please contact our Employment Office using this Recruitment Inquiry Form.
External applicants - create or login to your profile
Internal applicants - login to your profile
Use your candidate profile to search for jobs and apply for an open job posting online. You must attach a resume with every job application. Ensure you have a resume ready before you apply.
If you have applied to a position with the City of Edmonton before, the system will remember your information and the answers to questions you have previously provided. Double-check the information to ensure it is accurate.
If you need to update your application before the application deadline, you can select my jobpage. Find the job application you would like to update and click on finish draft submission or view submission to make your changes.
Applying online is the most efficient way to submit an application. If you have questions or need help with your application, please contact us and provide the job posting number.
Candidates whose qualifications and experience meet the job requirements may be screened and moved forward for the Hiring Manager to review. Only candidates being considered for the position will be contacted for an interview. The interview is an opportunity for the candidate to learn more about the position and for the interviewers to learn more about the candidate’s skills, experience and past performance.
On average, the recruitment process takes about 4 to 6 weeks from the time the job posting closes. Candidates may log onto their online account and check their application status during this time.
Once interviews have been completed, pre-employment checks and reference checks will be conducted. Mandatory questions about discipline and dismissal will be asked in all reference checks.
Once all the assessments, interviews, pre-employment checks and reference checks for a position are completed, the successful candidate will be contacted with a verbal offer. If the candidate agrees to the verbal offer, a written offer will be sent via email.
Candidates not selected for the position will be sent an “unsuccessful notification” via email.
As part of your preparation, you may wish to do one or all of the following:
- Review or print the job posting you applied to
- Review your skills and experience that relate to the position you applied to
- Familiarize yourself with the STAR Method
- Familiarize yourself with Performance Based and Behaviour Descriptive interview questions
- Familiarize yourself with the Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies
The interview gives you and the interview team a chance to evaluate whether you have the knowledge, qualifications and skills that would make you highly successful in the new job. Interview questions include a blend of both Performance Based and Behaviour Descriptive questions and may include an assessment or test.
STAR Method
When preparing your responses to behaviour descriptive interview questions, we recommend using the STAR method. This is a logical way to provide the interview team the information they are looking for.
Situation
Describe a situation you were involved in. The situation can be from a previous job, a volunteer experience, school or any other relevant event.
Action
What actions did you take? Focus on and highlight your individual actions or contributions even if you were working as part of a team.
Performance Based Interview Questions
Performance-based questions outline a job-related situation, scenario or challenge and ask the candidate what they would do. The questions require candidates to demonstrate their knowledge, qualifications and skills to address typical job scenarios.
Performance Based Sample Questions
One important project for us is… Can you please describe how you would organize this project from start to finish?
If you were offered this position, how would you approach your first 90 days on the job?
One of our key objectives for the person selected for this position is…how would you ensure that this objective is met?
Outline the process you would recommend for…
Performance Based Questions by Position
You arrive at work at 8am. Your Director has a meeting at 8:30am, and the meeting agenda hasn’t been completed. You also notice several emails and voice messages that need to be addressed. How would you prioritize your workload for the morning?
Consider this situation: the grass at a City field has fallen into disrepair, and you are required to replace the sod. Please describe how you would organize this task from start to finish.
You will be required to oversee the creation of planning documents for land developments. Please describe how you would organize this type of project from start to finish.
One of your employees is experiencing a personal problem, and it is starting to affect job performance. What course of action would you take?
Tell us what you would do if an emergency situation occurred with your bus.
Performance Based Testing
Candidates may also be required to complete tasks that are directly related to the job as part of the interview.
Test Examples by Position
Drive a large collection vehicle through simulated narrow alleys.
Computer-based testing of typing, data entry, Word, and Excel abilities.
Respond by email to a Protection of Privacy Act request, outlining whether or not the request is permitted and why.
Several challenges are outlined, candidates are asked to prioritize each incident and explain how they would handle it.
Draft a posting from resources provided.
Assess a design drawing and outline possible alternatives or adjustment.
Behaviour Descriptive Interview Questions
Behaviour descriptive interview questions are based on the principle that the best predictor of future performance is past behaviour. The questions require candidates to isolate specific experiences from their past and describe them in detail.
Behavioural Sample Questions
One important project for us is… Can you please describe something you’ve been involved in recently that is comparable?
One of our key objectives for the person selected for this position is… Can you please tell me about something you have accomplished that is similar?
Behavioural Questions by Position
One important objective for this position will be to summarize lengthy reports for your Director. The Director will rely on these summaries in presentations to City Council. Please tell us about comparable situations where you’ve summarized documents for others.
Please tell us about a time where you had to replace sod on a field.
Please tell us about a time where you’ve had to prepare reports to senior management in regards to servicing and development issues.
Please tell us about a time when you had to implement a new policy, procedure or process. What steps did you take to implement the change? What was the outcome?
Equal Opportunity
The City of Edmonton is committed to an inclusive and equitable recruitment process, valuing applicants with diverse skills, experiences, and competencies. We ensure equal opportunity and do not discriminate based on race, religious beliefs, marital status, colour, gender, physical disability, mental disability, age, ancestry, place of origin, or sexual orientation. We strive to provide reasonable access and accommodation throughout the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact our Employment Office using this Recruitment Inquiry Form.
Favourtism and Relatives
We take steps to eliminate the appearance of impropriety as well as the potential for favouritism in our recruitment process. Our employees must remove themselves from any decision process that may result in actual, potential or perceived favouritism, and mitigate potential and perceived conflicts of interest by disclosing and mitigating conflict of interest situations. This includes not taking part in, or in any way attempting to influence the hiring or placement process of a member of their immediate or extended family.
Furthermore, no one may be hired, transferred or promoted to a position in which a relative can be perceived to have influence over their promotion or supervision.
Union Classifications
For all unionized positions, the City of Edmonton uses and adheres to the job description and the classification specifications of the position.
Reviewing the classification specification will provide you with general information about the position you applied for. You will gain an understanding of typical duties performed, the knowledge, abilities and skills you need to excel and the education, training and experience required for the position.
Contact Us
Employment Office
Office Hours
Monday to Friday: 8am-4:30pm
Weekends & Holidays: Closed
Submit a Recruitment Inquiry Form (We will respond within 24 hours during office hours only)
Phone 780-496-7872