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Frequently asked questions
General questions
Where can I find out about current career opportunities?
How do I know if I meet the job posting criteria?
How do I apply for employment with the Vancity Group?
How will I know that you have received my resume?
Can I apply for more than one position at a time?
What is the general hiring process for positions?
What happens to my resume once I have applied?
I have received an e-mail message from a recruiter as a result of an application I recently submitted. What is the best way to respond?
How long will my resume be on file?
I am unable to apply online. What should I do?
Technical questions
Where can I find out about current career opportunities?
All of our current employment opportunities can be found at vancitycareers.com.
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How do I know if I meet the job posting criteria?
Both education and work experience requirements for all positions are clearly
stated within the postings. Please take a moment to compare the specific requirements
of each job against your own qualifications – before submitting your resume
– to determine whether you meet these requirements.
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How do I apply for employment with the Vancity Group?
If you find a job posting of interest to you and you meet the qualifications,
please apply online through our online jobs and career centre.
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How will I know that you have received my resume?
Resumes submitted online will receive an automatic confirmation that they
have been received.
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Can I apply for more than one position at a time?
You are encouraged to apply for any and all positions that you meet the basic requirements for, and that interest you.
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What is the general hiring process for positions?
- Resumes received for posted positions are reviewed against the minimum
qualifications.
- Short-listed candidates are contacted by the Recruitment Specialist or the
Hiring Manager and screened in a telephone interview.
- Face-to-face interviews are scheduled.
- Background checks, including criminal, credit, and references
are conducted on candidates being considered for employment.
- Successful candidates are contacted and an offer of employment is made.
For more information on our hiring process, visit our hiring
process section.
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What happens to my resume once I have applied?
If you are applying for a specific position, your resume will be directed automatically to the Vancity recruiter or hiring manager responsible for the role. After evaluating your skills and background, you may be contacted for further information or a phone interview. Your resume will be maintained in the Vancity or Citizens Bank database.
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I have received an e-mail message from a recruiter as a result of an application I recently submitted. What is the best way to respond?
You don't need to respond. We will contact you.
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How long will Vancity keep my resume on file?
Vancity will keep a record of your application and resume on file for a period
of 6 months.
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I am unable to apply online. What should I do?
To ensure your application receives the exposure you want, we encourage you
to apply online at Vancity. If you do not own a computer, consider submitting
your application using a computer at a public library or Internet café.
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