Hiring Process

Current Employment Opportunities

To be considered for our employment opportunities, please apply through our recruitment portal. You can apply to specific current employment opportunities, or you can submit a resume to Ongoing/Future Opportunities. You can also submit a general application to be considered for positions that may become available in the future.

To apply online, you will have to create an account with a user name and password.

Resumes are screened by Human Resources representatives based on the education, experience, skills, abilities and competencies outlined in the job posting. Applications that best match the required qualifications will be forwarded to the hiring manager for further consideration.

Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive a confirmation email. You can view your status under the 'My Activities' page. The status shows as 'Submitted' once your application has been uploaded or copied successfully.

Due to the volume of applications we receive, only candidates selected to participate in the competition process (e.g. testing and/or interview) will be contacted directly.

• Pre-screening questions, including education and experience indicator.
• Knowledge-based tests (written or computer based).
• Work simulations.
• Software assessments.
• Oral interviews.

The recruitment and selection process is designed to ensure fairness and consistency; assessments are administered to provide equal opportunity to all candidates. The interview process may include one or more interviews in a panel setting, with two or more members.

All applications are expected to comply with the Region of Durham's Code of Conduct and Code of Ethics policies throughout the recruitment process. To obtain a copy of these polices please email recruitinghelp@durham.ca

If you are selected to participate in a competition, and require accommodation, email us at RecruitingHelp@durham.ca.

At the end of the competition process, a verbal offer of employment will be provided to the successful candidate. Offers of employment are conditional upon the candidate providing proof of education/qualification/certification/licence, etc.

Certain positions may also require an acceptable/current Police Record Check, employment medical or immunization verification, or other employment-related information relevant to the position. The terms and conditions of employment will be communicated to the successful candidate when an offer is made. If the position you are applying to requires a Police Record Check (it will be noted on the job posting), it is strongly recommended that you get this from your local police service as soon as possible as it could take several weeks to process.

Upon acceptance of the position, the successful candidate will be given a written offer of employment letter to sign. Original documentation will also need to be provided to confirm date of birth (birth certificate/passport) and social insurance number.

Introductions include a corporate and departmental employee orientation.

Corporate Orientation

Each month, all new regular full and part-time employees are invited to participate in Corporate Orientation. The purpose of the session is to welcome new employees, and familiarize them with our organizational structure and employment benefits.

The orientation provides an overview of:

• The Durham Region Strategic Plan.
• Our corporate framework, including our values and operating principles.
• Regional policies and procedures.
• Health and safety policies and corporate wellness initiatives.
• Employee benefits and pension plan.

Details regarding a successful candidate's enrolment in Corporate Orientation will be included in the offer of employment letter (if applicable).

Departmental Orientation

New employees will also receive on-the-job training and orientation to become familiar with job responsibilities, departmental/divisional policies, and procedures and guidelines.

• S/T - Situation or task
• A - Actions taken
• R - Final result

When an applicant is contacted to schedule an interview, he/she will be provided with a date, time and location. Arrive at least 15 minutes early on the day of the interview. Remember to set aside at an hour (minimum) for the interview.

When preparing for an interview, applicants should plan and rehearse answers to potential interview questions. It may be useful to review your previous training, skills opportunities and experiences in order to be ready to answer questions on what you did and how you did it (remember the 'STAR' format).

Review the duties of the job contained in the job posting you applied for. Write down specific examples of how you have gained similar work experiences in your current or previous jobs, as well as specific examples when you have successfully demonstrated proficiency applying the required skills and abilities.

Applicants should research the department that the position is part of to gain an understanding of what the position may entail, and to learn about the programs/services the department provides.

• Resume.
• Job posting.
• List of three professional references, noting contact information and working relationship (a minimum of two are required from a direct supervisor or manager).
• Paper and a pen, so you can take notes during the interview (if permitted).
• Copies of letters of recommendation to provide the interview panel.
• Any other documentation that was specifically requested by the person who contacted you.