Job application resources

If you are interested in receiving emails alerting you to new job postings, you can use the ‘Create Alert’ option. To set up the alert:

• Select ‘Apply Now’ on the jobs board website.
• Enter in a keyword and/or location (addition search criteria available under More Options) for your job alert and click Search Jobs.
• Set the number of days you would like the job alert to be sent.
• Select the ‘Create Alert’ button.
• Sign in with your existing profile information or select ‘Create an account.’ Once you are signed into your account the job alert will be saved.

You can view/edit job alerts by logging into your account and selecting Job Alerts under the Options menu. You can also create additional job alerts.

To receive general job notifications, select the Notification checkbox to receive new job posting.

To begin or continue working for the Government of Alberta, you must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or have a valid work permit issued by the Government of Canada.

Information and resources on eligibility to work in Canada and Alberta include:

• Immigration and Citizenship Canada
• Working and living in Alberta

If you have educational credentials from outside of Canada, you can get your credentials assessed through the International Qualifications Assessment Service. You can include the assessment certificate as part of your application.

• Carefully read through the job posting to get a good understanding of what the job is about and the qualifications needed. You can tailor your application to match those needs.
  • Evaluate the job posting: does the work and what the job offers interest you?
  • Review the qualifications carefully – education, knowledge, abilities, experience and other relevant attributes (competencies). Can you demonstrate the qualifications required for the job?
• Familiarize yourself with the Alberta Public Service Competency Model.
• The Competency Self-Assessment Questionnaire is a good resource to help you identify examples of where you’ve demonstrated a competency through your past employment or other experiences.
• Ensure your application demonstrates evidence of the required qualifications.
• Application information can include a cover letter, resume, and other requested information, such as answering online questions.

Documents

• Alberta Public Service Competency Model
• Competency Self-Assessment Questionnaire
• Wellness Spending Account Eligible Expenses Reference Guide
• Flexible spending account guide

Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool

You need to create a Candidate Profile in order to apply online.

• To create a candidate profile, see the Create a Candidate Profile document.
• For help applying for a job, see Applying for a job with the Government of Alberta.

Government of Alberta employees access and apply for jobs from the Career tile in 1GX.

If you need help, contact Talent Acquisition Services at psc.tamservices@gov.ab.ca.

Government of Alberta jobs board

• Be honest, accurate, and concise.
• Tailor your cover letter and resume to the job posting. The cover letter supports the information in your resume and should summarize the relevant information to showcase how you meet the required qualifications.
  • The ideal cover letter is 1 page, with 3 to 4 paragraphs of text.
  • The ideal resume is 2 to 3 pages.
• Provide information in your cover letter that is not included in your resume, such as interview availability, employment history gaps, etc.
• Ensure your cover letter includes any specific information that may have been requested in the job posting and remember to include the competition you’re applying on (including the job ID#) and your contact information.
• Your cover letter should include examples of how you have demonstrated a competency OR descriptions of key accomplishments you are most proud of.
  • Accomplishment statements that outline your results, achievements and successes are an important component of your application – showing not only what you’ve done (job duties) but also how well you have done them.
• Ensure your resume includes any criteria in the job posting that are identified as preferred, assets or equivalent qualifications, providing you have them.
• List your most recent work experience or education first in your resume, and the remainder in descending date order (month and year). Describe your key duties and demonstrated qualifications/competencies.
  • This format allows you to best demonstrate that you meet the minimum education and experience requirements and how you’ve demonstrated the knowledge, abilities and other relevant attributes (competencies) identified in the job posting.

For more tips on writing a cover letter and resume, and how you can describe your qualifications, see Applying and Interviewing on Alberta Government Jobs: Tips and Resources.

Documents

• Applying for a job
• Applying and Interviewing on Alberta Government Jobs: Tips and Resources
• APS Competency model
• Competency self-assessment questionnaire
• Creating your candidate profile

If you need to update your application information:

1. Select ‘Login/My Profile’ on the jobs board website.
2. Select ‘Jobs Applied’ and select the application that was used to apply on the job posting and update the information and/or documents. You can make updates to your application until the job requisition closing date.
3. A notification will be sent to Talent Acquisition Services.

If you are unable to update your application you will need to contact Talent Acquisition Services at psc.tamservices@gov.ab.ca. Reference the job posting to provide them with the updated information.

To check the status of your applications:

1. Select ‘Login/MyProfile’ on the jobs board website.
2. Select ‘Jobs Applied’ and you will see all the positions you applied on and the status of each one.

If you have questions regarding a competition, contact the PSC Talent Acquisition Services at psc.tamservices@gov.ab.ca.

1. Select ‘Login/My Profile’ on the jobs board website.
2. Select ‘Jobs Applied’ in the top left corner on your Candidate Profile page.
3. Select the job application you wish to withdraw from.
4. Click on the withdraw application button in the bottom right corner.

To view and apply for current postings with the Government of Alberta.

To delete your Candidate Profile or your application information:

1. Log in to your Candidate Profile
2. Select the delete profile option that appears in the top right corner.
3. After a period of inactivity, your information will be deleted automatically from the system.

Deleting your profile will withdraw you from any job applications you have.