JOB APPLICATION
How do I apply for a job at the Region of Peel?
To be considered for a job opportunity, please visit our job site at www.peelregion.ca/jobs. If you see a position that matches your interest and qualifications, please submit your résumé online at that time and take a few moments to complete the attached mandatory questionnaire regarding your related experience, education and/or skills. We encourage all candidates to apply online.
Who do I address my cover letter to?
There is no need to address any particular individual in your cover letter as all résumés will be viewed by the hiring supervisor for that particular position.
Can I apply to more than one position at a time?
Yes, you are welcome to apply for all positions that match your qualifications.
I see a closing date on the online job posting. What time does it close on that day?
All job opportunities close roughly at midnight on the closing date. To avoid missing out on any opportunity it is advised that you do not wait until midnight of the closing day to apply.
I am unable to apply online. What should I do?
To ensure your application receives the exposure you want, we encourage everyone to apply online at www.peelregion.ca. If you do not have internet access at home you can obtain access by visiting a local library or coming to our Human Services (Resource Centre) located at 10 Peel Centre Dr., Suite B, Brampton--see technical difficulties below.
This is my first time submitting an online application. Who do I contact if I need help?
The Region of Peel's online application process is hosted by Workopolis. Visit Workopolis' Jobseeker Help page for FAQs and Demo & Tutorials about the online application process.
How do I know if my online job application was received?
Upon completion of your online application for a job opportunity, you will receive a message from Workopolis indicating that your résumé has been successfully submitted. This is your confirmation that it was sent to the Region of Peel.
What happens to my résumé when I apply for a job online?
Rest assured all résumés are screened online relative to the qualifications listed on the job posting. Only candidates under consideration will be contacted.
Will the Region of Peel update me on the status of my application?
As much as the Region of Peel would like to contact all candidates on the status of their application, only candidates under consideration will be contacted.
How long is the selection process?
If you have not received a response from the Region of Peel approximately within 2-4 weeks of the competition closing, you should assume that candidates who more closely met the job requirements were contacted.
How do I modify my online cover letter and/or résumé
Please click here for the tutorial on how to edit your résumé.
Am I able to fax, e-mail or drop-off my résumé?
We encourage all candidates to apply online at www.peelregion.ca and complete the mandatory questionnaire attached to all of the Region’s online positions.
I do not see the job opportunity that I am looking for on your web site. Who can I send my résumé to?
If you do not see the job that you are looking for, please visit our web site www.peelregion.ca on a regular basis. Should your ideal position become available on our current job opportunity list, submit your online application at that time.
How often are new job postings added?
Please note that many of our new positions are posted on Tuesday or Wednesday of each week.
I do not work for the Region of Peel. Can I apply for job opportunities that are only available to Regional employees?
Internal postings that are not posted externally are only available to current Regional employees.
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JOB CATEGORIES
What types of positions exist at the Region of Peel?
Please click here for a general list of some of the larger job categories that exist within the Region of Peel. Also included are some of the qualifications the Region of Peel may look for when considering candidates. Remember, these categories are not actual job openings. For current job listings, please visit us at www.peelregion.ca.
How do I apply for temporary office assignments?
Current and/or future upcoming temporary office assignments are periodically posted on our web site www.peelregion.ca under current job listings. Once it is posted, please submit your online application at that time.
How do I apply for a co-op or practicum placement?
The Region of Peel engages into placement partnerships with various educational institutions. For a placement opportunity, please contact your Placement Coordinator at your educational institution.
I am a student looking for a summer job. How and when do I apply?
Summer job opportunities are posted on our web site www.peelregion.ca around December of each year. In order to qualify for summer student employment opportunities, candidates must be currently attending post secondary school and returning on a full-time basis the following fall.
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JOB INTERVIEW
If I apply online, will I be contacted for a job interview?
Only candidates under consideration will be invited for an interview or a screening session by a Region of Peel employee. The time, date, location and names of the interviewers will be communicated to you at that time.
Do I need to bring anything with me to the interview?
Yes, in addition to your résumé, you will be e-mailed a Region of Peel application form that needs to be submitted on the day of the interview.
When and how does the Region of Peel obtain consent to conduct job references?
Candidates under serious consideration will be referenced after the job interview and consent is obtained from the completed Region of Peel’s application form.
What do I need to be aware of when coming to an interview at the Region of Peel?
If you are selected for a job interview, please be aware of the following:
Job Locations & Parking—there are various regional offices and it is important to know which location you have to go to and where you should park. Give yourself plenty of time to park and walk to the building. Click here for regional maps. If unclear as to the job interview location, please ask the employee who contacted you for direction.
Dress Code—The dress code for non-uniformed employees is business casual, which means clean, neat and professional clothing that is less formal than regular business attire. There may be times when more business-like attire will be appropriate.
Scent-sensitivity— The Region of Peel encourages a scent free environment to protect the health of their employees. Since our interviews are conducted in relatively small, enclosed rooms, we request that you do not wear scented products to your job interview.
Required accommodation—If you require any accommodation in attending an interview with us, please advise the employee who has contacted you for the interview at your earliest convenience.
I had a job interview. When and how will I be contacted about the hiring decision?
All interviewed candidates will be contacted during a timeframe specified in the interview. You will be contacted by telephone, e-mail or letter.
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TECHNICAL ISSUES
I am having technical problems with my online application. Who do I contact?
Since the Region of Peel's Job Application section is hosted by Workopolis, if you are having technical difficulties please send your concern(s) or question(s) to http://works.workopolis.com/customers/brampton/help.html. The timeframe for a response is currently within two (2) business days. Online applications may only be completed via Internet Explorer (versions 6, 7 or 8) or Firefox (versions 2 or 3).
I made an error on my online application. How do I correct it?
You can modify your information by clicking on the name of the résumé you wish to modify. Once you save the changes the résumé will be updated.
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Revised:
Wednesday August 17 2011
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