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Frequently Asked Questions

• I do not have access to a computer. How can I apply?
• How do I make a change to my application?
• Is the formatting of my resume supposed to look different?
• Did you receive my application?
• What is the status of my application?
• When are the interviews? When will I be contacted?
• The Competitions have closed. Can I still apply?
• Are there any other vacancies?

If you have any other questions or you are having difficulty please contact: support@workopolis.com or sec@halifax.ca

I do not have access to a computer. How can I apply?

There are computers at all of the Halifax Public Libraries.

How do I make a change to my application?

• Go to our career site at www.halifax.ca/hr/jobs/index.html
• Click on Apply for Jobs OnLine, locate My Resumes
• Click the link and log in
• Locate the name of the resume you want to update.
• Once you save the changes, the resume you submitted will be updated.
• Only resumes and cover letters can be updated. No changes can be made to questionnaires.

The formatting of my resume looks different. How do I make it look better?
The formatting of your resume may look different when you are inputting it into the Workopolis site. Do not worry - it looks normal when it gets submitted to us!

Did you receive my application?

• You automatically receive an e-mail acknowledgment indicating your application was successfully received.
• Please make sure your e-mail address is correct
• Contact sec@halifax.ca, if you did not receive an e-mail confirmation.

What is the status of my application?

• Check the status of a competition by logging into your account and double clicking on My Job List.  
• We will start the applicant review process after the official closing date of the competition. 

When are the interviews? When will I be contacted?

We will commence the applicant review process after the official closing date of the competition. Applicants selected for an interview will be contacted by e-mail or telephone.  Ensure your telephone number and e-mail address is current and up to date.

The Competitions have closed. Can I still apply?
Applications will not be accepted after deadlines. However, should we require any further applications after the deadlines; opportunities will be advertised at www.halifax.ca/rec/Employment.html

Are there any other vacancies?

All jobs available to the public can be viewed on-line at www.halifax.ca/hr/jobs/index/html.