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Job Opportunities
Are you interested in starting a career with the City of Fort St. John? See below for our current job openings. Click the job title to find out more about that position.
Due to the volume of resumes that we receive, we do not accept unsolicited resumes. Only those applications short-listed for interviews will be contacted. Applications must be received prior to the closing date and time listed in the job posting.
Hiring Process
With a diversified workforce of over 250 employees, the City employs people in various locations throughout Fort St. John. In addition to City Hall, work locations include the Public Works, Water Treatment Plant, Fort St. John RCMP Detachment, Fire Detachment, Pomeroy Sport Centre, North Peace Arena, North Peace Leisure Pool, Visitor Information Centre, and the Development Services Building.
The City of Fort St. John seeks to recruit, select, and retain the best-qualified employees to provide effective and efficient services to the public in its present and future operations.
The Human Resources Department ensures the integrity and consistency of the recruitment and selection process by endorsing fair and equal treatment of all candidates. Information about a candidate's application will be kept confidential during the process.
What's Involved?
The following process is observed for all job postings:
Upon request from the hiring department, the HR Department prepares the job posting ad. The HR Department receives all applications and records the date and time applications are received. Applications must clearly indicate a job posting ID, and must be received by the HR Department before the closing date and time. Applications received after the closing date and time will not be accepted. Candidates are responsible for ensuring that their application is complete and discloses all applicable qualifications and experience.
After a job posting is closed, the HR Department forwards all applications to the hiring department for short-listing. Candidates are assessed based on the following criteria:
Candidate status - internal or external applicant
Seniority of Candidate (if internal)
Candidate qualifications, experience, skills and abilities in comparison with the position requirements and with the overall needs of both the hiring department and the Municipality
Tests which determine abilities fundamental to the performance of the job may be part of the selection process. All employment tests administered will be validated and related to the specific job duties and functions. Tests shall be administered fairly and consistently within each work area and will comply with the Human Rights Code and other statutory provisions.
Interviews are conducted by an interview panel, which typically consists of a minimum of two people from the hiring department. Interviews for each position are conducted in a consistent format to ensure each candidate is given fair treatment and to assist with the decision-making process.
The HR Department contacts references for all candidates being interviewed for the position. Checks are performed via telephone, using a standard reference checking form. A minimum of two reference checks will be made for each candidate, and references provided must be the candidate's direct supervisor from previous/current employment.
A police information check or security clearance may be required for some positions, and it must be completed following the City's Criminal Records Check Procedure Policy.
The hiring department director/manager selects and notifies the successful applicant(s) and confirms acceptance of the position award. The HR Department prepares written confirmation of the award and notifies unsuccessful applicants who were interviewed.
