Do employees of the City get preference over outside applicants in a recruitment competition?

In accordance with our Collective Agreements, permanent employees of the City are given first consideration for unionized vacancies. If there are no qualified internal applicants, we will consider applicants external to the City.

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1. Who should I address my cover letter to?
2. What is the hiring process?
3. How can I find out about the status of the position I applied for?
4. What are the benefits of registering with us and creating a profile?
5. What does the City offer its employees in terms of ongoing professional development?
6. What career opportunities are available at the City?
7. Can I volunteer to work to gain experience?
8. I am a student looking for spring and/or summer work. Does the City hire students during this time?
9. Do I have to fill out an application form?
10. Can I email or fax my application?
11. Do I have to take any tests as part of the recruitment process?
12. What can I expect during the interview?
13. Does the City of Coquitlam require potential candidates to go through a criminal record search?
14. Do employees of the City get preference over outside applicants in a recruitment competition?
15. Does the City accept resumes for firefighter positions?