FAQs
| Q | What are Internal and Open Competitions ? |
| A | Only current City of Thunder Bay employees can apply for Internal competitions. Members of the general public as well as current City of Thunder Bay employees can apply for Open competitions. |
| Q | Do you have a Job Information Line or website? |
| A | Yes, the number for the Human Resources Information Hotline is (807) 625-3458. This provides a list of all open competition jobs along with their closing dates. As well, the City of Thunder Bay's website also posts jobs on the Employment home page. Both are updated every second Friday with the exception of temporary/relief posted positions which may be added to the Hotline at any time. |
| Q | When are new jobs posted? |
| A | The City of Thunder Bay has seven (7) day postings that come out every second Friday, and three (3) day postings that come out intermittently, at any time, as needed. |
| Q | Where and when do I apply? |
| A |
The Human Resources Division will only accept applications for posted or advertised positions. Applications will be accepted at 141 South May Street, Thunder Bay, Ontario, P7E 1A9, either by mail, drop off, or e-mail at recruitment@thunderbay.ca . Attachments can be sent in Microsoft Word, preferably MS Word. If you do not use Word, simply cut & paste your information into the body of the message. The City of Thunder Bay does not accept general applications or resumes and does not keep them on file. In order to be considered for a position, you must complete a city application form (available online on the Employment home page, in the `How to Apply' section). If you are applying for multiple positions, a separate application is required for each position. If you are submitting a resume, it must be attached to the application form. All applications must be in by 4:30 p.m. on the deadline date which is specified on each posted position. Late applications will not be considered. |
| Q | How do I get an application form? |
| A | Applications can be picked up at the Human Resources Division, 141 South May Street, between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. If you do not reside in the City of Thunder Bay, an application can be faxed to you, or you can print off an application form from the website on the Employment home page. |
| Q | After my application is submitted, when am I notified? |
| A | When a posted position closes, applications are forwarded to the City division where the job opening exists. The division will review the applications and schedule interviews and/or testing. Only applicants who are to be interviewed will be notified. This process can take up to six weeks after the closing date. The successful applicant will be notified that he or she has been selected for the position. |
