How long are applications or resumes kept on file?

• Applications are retained in our applicant tracking system for a period of 1 year from date of submission.  If you submit your application electronically, you will be notified approximately 45 days in advance of the 1 year expiry period and reminded of the need to reapply.  If you choose not to reapply upon expiration of the 1 year period, your application will be automatically deleted from our database.

How do I apply on more than 1 job posting?

• You only need 1 resume in our database system in order to be considered for all opportunities.  You are encouraged to visit our website regularly to check for opportunities that are posted that may be of interest to you.  If we are unable to find a suitable applicant from those candidates that directly respond to the job posting(s), our next sourcing step is to scan the entire database.

Do I complete the City of Surrey Employment application form?

• Yes, complete the online application form.  At this time, and only for those who do not have access to a computer terminal, paper resumes are accepted.  We strongly encourage interested applicants to apply online.

Why isn't there a closing date on the job postings?

• The City of Surrey's focus is on finding a suitable candidate for our positions.  We leave our job postings up on our website until we are confident we have a suitable candidate to extend a job offer to.

How are applications assessed?

• All applicants are assessed relative to the qualifications listed on the job posting.  Normally, only those applicants who meet the stated qualifications are eligible for further consideration.  Meeting the minimum qualifications of the posting does not automatically mean that you will be short listed for the position posted as all applicants are assessed on a competitive basis.

How do I apply to become a Career firefighter?

• We only accept Career Firefighter applications when we have a Career Firefighter position posted on the Career Opportunities page of our website.  When a Career Firefighter position is posted, we strongly recommend that you apply online.

What qualifications do I need to become a Career Firefighter?

• Completion of a NFPA 1001 Level 2 Pre-employment Fire Program which can be taken at the Justice Institute of BC, Alberta Fire Academy, Texas Fire Academy or Arkansas
• First Responder Level 3 certification from the Justice Institute of British Columbia
• Completion of 30 credits in a related field (the equivalent of one year of full time studies) from an accredited post-secondary institution or two years of a related trades program
• Class 3 driver's license with Air and a driving record that demonstrates responsible and safe driving behaviour.  More than six points in the last three years is considered excessive.

How do I apply to become a Volunteer Firefighter?

• We accept volunteer firefighter applications year round.  You can apply online on the Career Opportunities page of the website under Hiring Centre.  Select Volunteer Firefighter from the Career Category list and then proceed to fill out the online application.

What jobs are available for students at the City of Surrey?

• The City of Surrey provides opportunities for students between the months of May to the end of August. To be considered for employment, you must be currently enrolled in secondary school, college or university on a full time basis and returning to full time studies in the next school term.  Under the student-hiring program, Human Resources Development Canada considers sponsorship of students between the ages of 15 to 30 years old.  Watch for our summer student job postings in early January.

Is the City of Surrey an equal opportunity employer?

• Yes, applicants considered for employment with the City of Surrey are selected on the basis of their knowledge, ability and skills related to the position being recruited for.  The City of Surrey is a very multicultural community with a diverse workforce.

Does the City of Surrey require potential employee's to go through a criminal record check?

• All positions at the R.C.M.P. as well as positions in the Parks, Recreation & Culture Department that deal with children and seniors are required to go through a criminal record check.