Recruitment process

When you submit your application you will receive an email confirming receipt. A recruitment team
member will then review the information you have submitted against the requirements for the
position and determine if your skills, abilities and experience match with the position being filled.
The recruitment team member will share their recommendations with the hiring manager to review
and consider.

Based on this review, you may be contacted by a member of the recruitment team for the pre-
screen interview. 

OUR PRE-SCREENING PROCESS Recruitment process

Recruitment Advisors conduct pre-screening interviews by telephone. This conversation takes

TESTING

For some positions, there may be a testing component associated with the position. If this is the
case and testing is required, this will be administered by the recruitment team as part of the
qualifying process.

SCHEDULING OF IN-PERSON INTERVIEWS

The recruitment team will use the notes taken during the pre-screening interviews to compare
candidates' skill, abilities and experience with the position. In addition, responses to the pre-
screening questions will give an indication of the candidate's enthusiasm for the position. The
evaluation process after pre-screening interviews will create a list of candidates suitable for a face-
to-face interview. This list is based on a short list of candidates who are felt to be best qualified for
the position.

THE INTERVIEW PROCESS

Is it on-site? How do I get there? Where should I go when I arrive? What should I bring with me?
How long does an interview at KGH take? The KGH recruitment team will answer all of these
questions in advance, and let you know if it will be an on-site, telephone, or Skype interview. 
Interviews typically have a duration of between 30 minutes and 90 minutes, depending on the
position.

ON-SITE INTERVIEWS

For interviews at KGH, a map with directions will be provided to you in advance, please pay
particular attention to the date, time, and location of the interview in the instructions. Please ensure
you arrive on time for the interview.  If you feel you are going to be late or delayed for any reason,
please let your recruitment team contact know as soon as possible. Please note that KGH is a
scent-free environment. You should attempt to refrain from wearing any scented products such as
hairspray, perfume, or body lotion.

PLEASE COME PREPARED TO THE INTERVIEW

Bring an updated copy of your resume if you have made any changes since applying for the
position. If asked in advance, please bring your completed and signed Reference Release Form. 

Bring a notepad to make any notes or a list of questions you may have for the interview panel. 

Feel free to being to bring a bottle of water or anything else that you feel you may require in the
interview.

TELEPHONE INTERVIEWS

If you have been scheduled for a telephone interview, your recruitment team contact will provide
you with the date and time of the interview.  A land line is preferred for a telephone interview so
please avoid using a cellular phone if possible.  Please ensure you are in a quiet space without any
outside distractions.

SKYPE INTERVIEWS

If you have been scheduled for a Skype interview, your recruitment team contact will provide you
with the date and time of the interview.  Please ensure you have provided your Skype ID in
advance.  On the date of the interview, please ensure you have a strong internet connection and
the room is well-lit and free from any distractions.

SELECTION

All candidates who conduct an in-person, telephone or Skype interview will be contacted by a
member of the recruitment team with the results and outcome. If you have been selected as the
successful candidate, you will be offered the position, subject to satisfactory references. If you have
been unsuccessful, the recruitment team member will provide some explanation of the decision. In
situations like this, the most common reason is because another candidate had a better match with
the position being filled.

OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT

If you are the successful candidate, a member of the recruitment team will contact you with an offer
of employment at KGH.  After you have discussed the details of the offer with your Recruitment
Advisor, you will be given a formal Offer Letter for you to review and accept. You will receive the
offer letter along with details concerning benefits and personal information via email to get you
started as quickly and efficiently as possible. There is lots of information to complete and think
about – don’t worry - our team is available for you if you have any questions along the way.

REFERENCE CHECKS

The Recruitment Advisor will provide you with a reference release form in which you will provide the
names of two to three  previous or current supervisory references and their contact information, as
well as your signature which gives KGH permission to contact those individuals.  The offer of
employment is subject to successful reference checks.

Along with your offer letter and new hire package, your recruitment team member will work with you
to arrange your pre-placement action items to ensure you are ready to start on your first day.

FRAUDULENT RECRUITMENT EMAILS

KHSC would like the public to know that it does not engage in recruitment campaigns in countries
outside of Canada. It does not actively recruit healthcare staff from abroad, nor does it recruit
through e-mail campaigns, or ask job applicants to send money as part of the application process. If
you have received an e-mail or any other communications similar to that described above, contact
your local policing agency or anti-fraud agency. Do not respond to any e-mails that you suspect
may be fraudulent in nature.