Hiring Policy

The majority of City employees are either members of C.U.P.E. (Canadian Union of Public Employees) Local 118 or I.A.F.F. (International Association of Firefighters) Local 1667.

Pursuant to the CUPE Collective Agreement, when a position becomes vacant it is posted internally and is only open to employees. This provision provides the opportunity for our employees to advance within the organization or to move to other departments.

If a qualified candidate cannot be found from the ranks of our employees, the competition is then opened to external applicants.

Causal employees are often required to augment the workforce. When a casual employee is needed the competition is open to external candidates.

Pursuant to the IAFF Collective Agreement, when a position becomes vacant it is posted internally in the Department. If a qualified candidate cannot be found within the department the competition is then opened to external applicants.

Any vacancies within the City that are open to the public are posted on our website and advertised in the Alberni Valley Times. Only applicants who are legally entitled to work in Canada can be considered for employment.

Our Policy Regarding Positions of Trust
The City of Port Alberni is committed to ensuring a safe and healthy community and to the prevention of violence against children. Police record checks are conducted on all candidates who are being considered for employment with the City of Port Alberni. Enhanced Security Clearance may be required for designated positions of trust, including but not limited to jobs at the RCMP detachment or positions which involve working with/or in proximity to children, youth or vulnerable adults.

Privacy Statement
To support your application for employment with the City of Port Alberni we need to collect some personal information from you. This information is collected under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIPPA). It will only be released in accordance with FOIPPA or as otherwise required by law. Questions about how the FOIPPA applies to this information may be directed to the City Clerk, 4850 Argyle Street, Port Alberni, B.C. V9Y 1V8 Tel: 250 720-2810.