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Preparing Your Application

Before you apply to a job posting, we recommend you organize your resume to clearly highlight the relevant education and experience you have that is required for the position as outlined in the job posting. You may only upload one document in eRecruit. Once you submit your application, there is no option to go back or replace the uploaded document. 

A cover letter is an opportunity to introduce yourself to the Selection Committee and add your voice to your application.  The cover letter is used by the Selection Committee when reviewing your resume. Your qualifications are assessed based on the information you provide in your cover letter and resume.  

If you want to update your resume prior to the closing date, please contact us using the inquiries information in the job poster.

The cover letter should:

  • State your Priority in accordance with the Indigenous Employment Policy
  • Include the Job Posting Number referenced in the job posting;
  • Focus on how your experience and education make you a good candidate for the position;
  • Highlight the relevant skills you have that are listed in the job posting or description;
  • Address willingness statements (such as being willing to travel);
  • List certifications (such as a valid driver's license) that relate to the qualifications of the position;
  • Include other relevant information (for example, contact information if you will be on vacation);
  • Be short, concise and keep it to one page;
  • Not contain acronyms;
  • Be addressed to the Selection Committee; and
  • Not contain grammar and spelling errors.

When preparing your cover letter, it is a good idea to explain any overlaps in your employment history and take the time to clearly show the hiring manager and recruiters that you meet or exceed the position qualifications.  Further to that, if there are overlaps, were there incidents of part-time work versus full-time work?  If yes, you should also clarify those situations.  

Your resume should include your:

  • name;
  • contact information;
  • priority in accordance with the Indigenous Employment Policy.
  • work experience in chronological order;
  • education including year of completion; and
  • accomplishments, skills and experiences (including volunteer) that may be relevant to the position you are applying on.

When preparing your resume, be sure to include accurate dates in your employment history and indicate the month and year that you started and finished employment (e.g. June 2012 to September 2018). For example, an application where experience is listed as 2012 – 2018 will be interpreted as partial years for 2012 and 2018 since months were not included. This may disadvantage you in terms of the total years of experience, so it is recommended to use months and years. 

Any work experience that is identified as part-time or relief will be evaluated as ‘half time’ for the time period indicated, unless the frequency of work is otherwise specified within the resume. 

Did you know that, typically, one year of relevant experience equals one year of relevant education, and vice versa? This means that even if you don’t meet the specified education or experience requirements for the position, you may still meet the overall qualifications if you possess an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience. 

Don’t forget to Customize!

Customize your resume to the specific job you are applying on. Review the job description and clearly highlight within your work history all the qualifications and experiences you have that relate specifically to the job you are applying on.

Your experience and education outlined in your resume will determine if you meet the screening criteria.

Declaring Priority 

Applicants should identify their priority in accordance with the Indigenous Employment Policy at the time of application to receive priority consideration. Please include a statement on the cover letter or resume identifying which priority status applies to you.

For example, on the cover letter:

  • I am an Indigenous individual whose ancestry is rooted in the present boundaries of the Northwest Territories and wish to be given priority consideration under the Indigenous Employment Policy, OR
  • I am an Indigenous individual whose ancestry is rooted in areas of Canada outside the present boundaries of the Northwest Territories and wish to be given priority consideration under the Indigenous Employment Policy.

Or on the resume:

  • Indigenous Candidate – indigenous to the present boundaries of the NWT (Stage One Priority)
  • Indigenous Candidate – indigenous to other areas of Canada (Stage Two Priority)

Click here for additional Indigenous Employment Policy information.

Accommodation

Disability related accommodations and alternate formats are available upon request at any stage of the recruitment process by reaching out to the contact listed in the inquiries section of the job poster or by advising the Human Resource Representative if contacted.

Verification

Applicants are asked to provide verification of:

  • Priority  under the Indigenous Employment Policy;
  • Education; 
  • Certificates/Designations; and/or
  • Professional Licensing, etc.

If you are unsure what is considered verification (proof), reach out to a Human Resource Representative.

Request a Resume Review

Your resume and cover letter document is the most important part of your application submission.  If you would like feedback on your resume or cover letter, please contact one of our Human Resources Service Centres where a team member will be happy to help.

Applying to the Job Opening

Now that you have prepared your application by writing your cover letter and customizing your resume for this role, click here to learn how to submit your application to the posting in eRecruit.