1)       How do I apply for a specific position?

 

·         From the Caritas home page (or "Careers" home page), select one of the following options from the menu at the left:

·         By Employment Location (listed by site)

·         By Employment Classification (listed by position)

·         Search until you find the position you would like to apply for, then click on the position title (highlighted in blue). 

·         At the bottom of the posting, click on "Apply Now".

·         If you have applied through our website before, enter your username and password.  This will retrieve the previous information you entered into our database, and allow you to modify information as necessary.

·         If you are new to our website, click on "Sign Up Now" and follow the prompts.  This will allow you to create a username and confidential password so that you can login at a later date and retrieve the same application information.

·         After fully completing your personal profile, click on "Click Here to Proceed".

·         If you have a resume saved in a Microsoft Word format, you can now attach it to your on-line application.  Please note that we may not be able to open attachments received in WordPerfect or other programs.

·         You will receive a confirmation message via e-mail that your application was received.

 

2)       What if I don't receive a confirmation message?

 

·         Please check that the e-mail address you provided with your username and password is correct.

·         If your e-mail address is correct, please contact the appropriate Human Resources site to confirm that your application was received.

 

3)       Can I submit a general application?

 

·         We do not accept general applications.  Each application must contain a specific competition number, and one application must be submitted per competition.

 

4)       What does "FTE" mean?

 

·         The FTE, or Full Time Equivalent, defines the position as a percentage of a full-time job.  For example:

·         1.00 FTE works approximately 36.81 to 38.75 hours/week

·         0.50 FTE works approximately 19 hours/week, or 50% of full-time hours

·         0.25 FTE works approximately 9 hours/week, or 25% of full-time hours

 

5)       What if I forget my password?

 

·         At the login stage, click "Forgot Your Password?"

·         Enter the same e-mail address you used when establishing your username and password.

·         Your username and password will be e-mailed to you from HR Information Systems.

 

6)       What is the status of my application?

 

·         From the date the posting closes, the hiring manager needs time to review the applications and decide who will be interviewed. 

·         Only applicants considered for an interview will be contacted.

·         In most cases, if you have not been contacted within 10 to 14 days of the closing date, you can assume that the position has been filled.

 

7)       If I apply more than once, do I have a better chance of getting the job?

 

·         No.  We encourage only one application per competition, as only one application per person will be forwarded to the hiring manager.

·         If you will be sending your resume after you submit an application form, please indicate on your application that the resume will follow.

 

8)       How are applications considered for each position?

 

·         Because of our unionized environment, applicants that are already members of that union will be primarily considered.  In most cases, we receive a large volume of internal applications for support and clerical positions.

·         After internal applicants are considered, external candidates will be reviewed.

 

9)       What type of testing is done during the interview process?

 

• If typing and/or medical terminology is a requirement of the posted position, you will be scheduled to take these tests either prior to or following the interview.

 

10)   I am a Registered Nurse who is moving to Canada from overseas and looking for work in Edmonton.  Can I apply for your positions?

 

• You will need to contact the College and Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CARNA) to determine your eligibility for licensure in the province of Alberta.
• Click here to be linked to our "Out of Province Applicants" page.

 

11)   I am an out-of-province health care professional who is looking for work in Alberta.  What do I need to know about licensing?

 

·         You will need to contact the Alberta chapter of your registering body to determine your eligibility to work in our province.

·         Click here to be linked to our "Out of Province Applicants" page.

 

12)   What type of information do new employees need to provide?

 

Prior to commencement, new employees are required to:

·	Provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check for Employment which includes a check for work with vulnerable persons, that is not more than six (6) months old
·	Provide proof of your Social Insurance Number (SIN)
·	Have a Pre-Employment Health Assessment completed by Occupational Health & Safety
·	Provide proof of current professional registration (ie. CARNA, etc.) if applicable to your position

 

Upon commencement, you may be required to provide:

 

·	Proof of current BLS (Level C) if applicable to your position
·	Direct Deposit form with void cheque attached
·	Completed TD1 and TD1AB income tax forms
·	Alberta Health Care Number
·	Original signed offer letter for employee file completion
·	Signed copy of applicable "Fact Sheet" (enclosed with offer letter) for employee file completion.

 

·         You may also need to provide a letter of portability from your previous employer, indicating dates of employment, final rate of pay, and total hours worked, and/or

·         Original educational documents for consideration of an education allowance (ie. Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree, Perioperative Course, Bachelor of Science Degree, etc.) must be provided to your manager or Human Resource Services.

 

13)   If I'm hired, do I have to become a union member?

 

·         For most positions, yes.  The exceptions are "Exempt" or "Out-of-Scope" positions – these do not fall within the provisions of any collective agreement.

 

14)   If I accept a position with Caritas, is there any opportunity for relocation assistance?

 

·         This is dependent on the type of position you have been hired for, and where you are relocating from.  Contact your hiring manager or Human Resource Services for further information about your specific situation.

 

15)    I currently work at Alberta Health Services - Capital Health, and have recently accepted a new position at Caritas.  Can I transfer my benefits and seniority over to Caritas Health Group?

 

• Depending on the collective agreement associated with your position, you may be eligible for transferability of some benefits entitlements and/or accruals.
• Contact Human Resource Services prior to commencing in your new position for your eligibility to be determined.
• Click here for a link to portability information.