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Recruitment
This section administers the components of employment opportunities
at the City of Vaughan and Vaughan Fire and Rescue Service.
This includes ensuring the vacant positions are advertised,
that prospective applicants are interviewed in a fair and
equitable manner, performing reference checks and various
other matters that relate to the selection of people for positions. |
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Frequently Asked Recruitment
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Where do I submit my resume?
You may e-mail to resume@vaughan.ca
or fax to 905-832-8575. |
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How do I find out about available
job opportunities with the City of Vaughan?
You may click on the Employment Opportunities
section of our website or call the Job Posting Line at
905-832-8563. You may also visit the Job Posting Board located
in the Human Resources Department. |
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Are all vacancies posted on the
website and job line?
Only jobs advertised in the paper or non-union positions would
be available. |
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When applying for a position
is it best to submit a resume and complete an application
form as well?
No, a resume is fine. |
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Do you contact all applicants
or only those who have been selected for an interview?
We thank all applicants, however only those selected for an
interview will be contacted. |
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Who does the hiring for summer
camps?
Human Resources does not assist in interviewing for summer
camps positions. You may contact the Department of Recreation
and Culture at 905-832-8500. Applications are released in
January. |
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When does the Parks Department
hire Temporary Labourers?
The best time to submit a resume for Seasonal Temporary Labourer
hiring is in February and October. Under the current Collective
Agreement, positions are only for 6 months and will not exceed
the term. |
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Training and Development
This important area ensures that we provide a variety of training
sessions that are relevant to employees and their work. In
addition, we provide developmental forums for employees to
continue to gain skills and abilities to apply to their work. |
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Employee Benefits and Pension
As with most organizations, our employees are provided with
benefits to form part of their total compensation package.
In addition, all municipal employees belong to OMERS, an external
organization that administers their pension plan. This sections
assists employees with benefit administration and ensures
they are informed of current benefits coverage. |
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Workplace Safety Insurance Board
Management
While this corporation has made safety a priority with the
employees, injuries do sometimes occur. This section ensures
that employees are offered modified work or modified hours.
Our employees are missed when they are absent from their jobs,
consequently we try to ensure they are back at work as soon
as possible while ensuring we accommodate any special medical
or health needs. |
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Nursing Services
This section works closely with the departments to coordinate
rehabilitative employment. This involves dealing with medical
personnel to ensure that the employee's health needs are met.
In addition, nursing services offers wellness programs and
promotion, health screening services, information and ergonomic
assessments. |
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Employment Administration
This area performs the basic services in order to assist employees.
For example, job descriptions and job evaluation, personnel
file management, employee assistance programs, awards for
long service, savings bonds, and various other programs to
enhance a person's employment. |
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Attendance Management
This section maintains employee's attendance records and provides
corporate statistics as required. |
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Crossing Guards
This area is responsible to coordinate School Crossing Guard
services for schools in the City of Vaughan. School Crossing
Guards are responsible to ensure the safe crossing of school
children at roadways. If there are any concerns, questions,
or comments, please contact the Human Resources Department. |
