Frequently Asked Questions

Applicants can apply by selecting the desired posting, fill out the Apply to Position form at the bottom of the posting page and attaching your resume, cover letter and any corresponding information as one PDF document.

All employment opportunities are advertised on this website. Employment opportunities may also be advertised in newspapers, on professional association websites and on job search websites as deemed appropriate for each job posting.

Yes, depending upon the position, it may be helpful if you submit copies of any relevant qualifications, including the following:

• Post-secondary certificates, diplomas or degrees
• Other applicable certifications or tickets
• Current driver’s abstract (if applicable to the position)

No, unsolicited or general applications for employment will not be reviewed or retained.

Late applications will not be accepted. 

We thank all interested applicants, but only short-listed candidates will be contacted.  We endeavour to contact short-listed candidates as soon as possible after the competition closing date.  We appreciate your patience throughout the recruitment process and ask that you refrain from calling our office unless you are requested to do so.

Panel interviews are conducted, consisting of the department manager, a Human Resources representative and sometimes other participants.  A variety of knowledge, situational and behavioural-based interview questions will be asked.  Interviews are typically 30 minutes to one hour in length, depending on the complexity of the position.

Short-listed candidates will be informed of any online testing that may be required.

Typically the process to short-list candidates takes 2-3 weeks after the closing date. 

We thank you in advance for your patience!

All postings are managed by the Regional District of North Okanagan Human Resources department. Cover letters can be addressed to either:

Manager, Human Resources or Hiring Committee

The Regional District of North Okanagan is committed to protecting the privacy of any personal information you provide as part of the hiring process.  Only the Hiring Committee will have access to your information.

A minimum of 3 references will be required as part of the final stage of the hiring process, if they have not already been submitted.  References must be from current or previous supervisor(s) or manager(s).