Applicant Resources

Learn about our recruitment process, online application tools, and interview tips.

Our goal is to provide a great applicant experience. Here, you will find our recruitment/selection process and interview tips to help you become a successful candidate. 

Recruitment & selection process

Our recruitment process includes the following: 

Interview tips

Tips to help you prepare for your next interview with us. The interview stage isn’t meant to be intimidating. It’s an opportunity for you to meet us, discuss your qualifications, and see if you’ll be a good fit for North Cowichan. We encourage you to prepare for your interview. But it is equally important to relax and be yourself since it's also our opportunity to get to know you.  

Tips:

  • Review our website and social media channels to learn about who we are, what we do in North Cowichan (and local government), and what we value.  
  • Read the job posting (a few times) and be prepared to show us how your qualifications meet what’s listed in the posting.  
  • Prepare at least 2-3 questions you want to ask the hiring team about the position.  
  • Come prepared to answer behavioural questions. Researching the STAR method may help you prepare.  
  • You can bring notes to the interview, but we recommend you don’t read directly from them.  
  • We kindly ask that you refrain from wearing any scented products.  

Contact

If you have questions, need assistance or, require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please don't hesitate to contact us by emailing yourhr@northcowichan.ca