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Application Process

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Join our team of talented professionals! We're looking for people who share our values of Courage, Trust, Compassion, Integrity, Equity​ and are engaged, excited and empowered to deliver results for Brampton, and beyond.

Our goal is to provide a great candidate experience. Here, you'll find information on our recruitment process. If you require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to advise Human Resources at 905.874.2150.

Accommodations are available for all steps of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their needs known to Human Resources prior to any stage of the process.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Our Recruitment Process​

  1. ​Apply Online
  2. Application Review
  3. Assessment/Interview
  4. Pre-Employment Checks
  5. Offer of Employment

Our recruitment process can include a number of different stages depending on the position.

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Applicants can view and apply for our job opportunities online through our employment opportunities page. Various job postings can also be found on relevant job boards and the City’s LinkedIn page. To apply you must create a profile and submit a cover letter and résumé. Depending on the position, you will be asked to respond to mandatory questions related to your skills, education and professional experience. It is best to tailor your cover letter and résumé to the qualifications, skills and experience required for the role.

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Applicants are initially reviewed and assessed in relation to the qualifications and experience outlined in the job advertisement. Applicants that most closely meet the qualifications and experience are selected to proceed to the next stage in the process. Due to the high volume of applications received only those selected to move forward are contacted.

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Applicants whose qualifications and experience meet the job requirements may be contacted for an assessment or interview. If you are contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise Human Resources of any accommodations needed to ensure you have access to a fair and equitable process. Any information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially

When applicable, Applicants will be given the opportunity to demonstrate that they meet the skills, experience and qualifications that are required for the role. What you will be assessed on will depend on the role and can include:

  • Practical assessments, measure job-related competencies both broad (e.g. verbal, math, and communication skills) and narrow (e.g. typing and computer skills).
  • Aptitude tests: measure critical thinking, problem solving, and the ability to learn, digest, and apply new information
  • Presentations
  • Written assignments

Interviews are mainly conducted in a structured format with a panel where you will be asked a set of pre-determined questions that reflect the knowledge, skills and abilities noted in the job advertisement. The panel may include up to four members, including the hiring manager and a Human Resources representative. Interviews can last anywhere between 30 to 90 minutes.

The majority of our questions are behavioural-based. These types of questions are designed to enable the candidate to share past experiences illustrating how they dealt with specific situations showcasing their skills, knowledge and competencies. In addition, questions often focus on technical scenarios related to the competencies required for the job.

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Pre-employment checks include the following:

  • Criminal Record Search
  • Education Verification
  • Professional References
  • Any additional employment verifications specific to the job requirements

All pre-employment checks must be met in order to proceed to stage 5.

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If you are the successful candidate, we will contact you to discuss the details of the job offer and how to prepare for your first day with us. This will be followed up with a written offer of employment and all the necessary instructions and documents to prepare you as a new employee.

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Additional Information

The Corporation’s ​Recruiting and Retaining Top Talent Policy ​includes restrictions on the hiring of relatives and is permitted only in specific circumstances with written approval. This Policy ensures that employees in a position of influence are restricted from being able to apply influence in the recruitment and advancement of a relative. Subject to exceptions granted by the Chief Administrative Officer and Director, Human Resources, and the exception of summer students, Relatives of the following employees are not permitted to apply for employment with the City:

  • a Senior Leader,
  • a member of the Human Resources Division,
  • a Hiring Manager where their relative would work in the same Department and
  • a Member of Council

A Relative is defined as an employee’s:

  • Spouse
  • Parent/Step Parent
  • Child/Step Child
  • Sister/Step-Sister/Half-Sister
  • Brother/Step-Brother/Half-Brother
  • Mother-in-Law/Father-in-Law
  • Brother-in-Law/Sister-in-Law
  • Grandparent/Step-Grandparent
  • Grandchild/Step-Grandchild
  • Aunt/Uncle
  • Niece/Nephew
  • Cousin
  • Guardian
  • Any family member of Chosen Family member who lives with the employee on a permanent basis

If you are an internationally trained professional that would like to work for the City of Brampton view our current opportunities and follow our application process to apply for available positions.

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