How do I apply for available positions?

All positions with the City of Kamloops are filled through a job posting process. Applications or resumés (we accept either or) can be submitted through the following methods:

All applications must be received on or before the end of the business day, on the closing date of the competition. When submitting your application or resumé, be sure to indicate the competition number for the job.

Where do you advertise jobs?

All employment opportunities with the City of Kamloops are available for viewing in the Human Resources Department office located at 105 Seymour Street, Kamloops and online in this section.

We advertise all vacancies in our office, and on our Web site every Friday. Locally, we sometimes advertise in Kamloops This Week on the City Page on Fridays.

Do I need an application form to apply?

A current resumé specifying the position and competition number of the job can be submitted in place of an application form.

Application forms are available at the Human Resources Department office or as a PDF file on this site. Please submit a separate application/resumé for each competition you are applying for. If you are sending your resumé by e-mail, submit it in MS Word or PDF format. The information you provide in your resumé and/or application should be current and accurate.

What else should I submit with my application?

You must submit copies of any relevant qualifications pertaining to the position such as:

Applicants for Lifeguard and Firefighter positions must submit copies of all required certifications listed in the competition, in order to be considered.

Do I submit a police records check or employment references?

You do not need to submit a completed police records check form or references with your application The City of Kamloops is committed to ensuring a safe and healthy community and to the prevention of violence against children. No offer of employment is made without a police records check and employment references; however, we will ask your permission prior to initiating either of these steps in the recruitment process.

What types of positions are posted?

Posted positions include both management and unionized positions, seasonal, temporary, part-time or full-time work. This will be clearly stated on the posting.

How often do the postings change?

Career opportunities are posted every Friday.

Do you accept late applications for job postings?

We do accept applications after the competition has closed; however, your application will be marked late and will not be considered until all other applicants have been reviewed first.

How do I know if I have been short-listed?

We will contact you! Due to the large volume of applications we receive, we do not send acknowledgement letters to all job applicants. We will only contact those individuals who were interviewed, or who participated in various stages of the recruitment process.

If selected for an interview, when would I be contacted?

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those to be interviewed will be contacted. We endeavour to contact applicants to be interviewed within three (3) weeks of the competition closing date. We appreciate your patience throughout the recruitment process, and ask that you refrain from calling our office unless we ask you to.

What will my job interview be like?

We conduct panel interviews, consisting of the department Supervisor, a Human Resources representative and sometimes other participants. We ask a variety of knowledge, situational, and behavioural-based interview questions. Interviews are typically 30 minutes to one hour in length, depending on the complexity of the position.

Do you do any testing of job applicants?

Sometimes we will do skill or job-related testing for specific positions at the City, such as Lifeguard or Firefighter. We may also do computer software testing or psychological testing. You would be informed, in advance, of any testing that we might ask you to participate in.

How long until the hiring process is completed?

It can take up to six (6) weeks to fill a job posting, depending on the complexity of the position. We thank you, in advance, for your patience!

How do I apply to be a Firefighter?

Career opportunities with the Kamloops Fire Rescue are also displayed on the Web page and in the Human Resources Department. A recruiting process is conducted prior to any hiring with Kamloops Fire Rescue.