Applying for Jobs at the Ministry

Components of a Job Advertisement

Position Title	The name of the position that is being advertised
Classification	The level of the position and its salary range, determined by the collective agreement with the appropriate union
Schedule	The number of working hours required per week in the stated position, for example: Schedule 6: minimum of 36.25 hours per week
Location	The office in which the vacancy exists
Qualifications	The skills, knowledge, experience, and abilities required to perform the job functions
Posting Date	The date the ad first appeared
Closing Date	The last date applications can be accepted. All applications will be date- and time-stamped when received in the ministries' Human Resources Planning and Services Branch. Applications received after 5:00 PM on the closing date will be deemed late, and will not be considered.
Mailing Address for Applications	The full postal address of the office location where applicants should mail their applications. To apply for a position you must submit your application (résumé and covering letter or application form) on paper. Applications may also be submitted by e-mail to: resumes@edu.gov.on.ca
Competition #	This number should be quoted in your covering letter and résumé when applying to competitions, and should be referenced in any future correspondence.

Acknowledgements

Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Interviews

Recruitment is a competitive process. All applications will be reviewed against the position criteria. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

The Ontario Government accommodates persons with disabilities during the recruitment, interview, and selection process and on the job. If you are contacted for an interview, please let us know if you have special needs that would require accommodation.

Candidates should provide the names of three references at interviews.

Further Information

You can send comments, suggestions, or questions by e-mail. Our Internet e-mail address is: info@edu.gov.on.ca.

Visit the Training and Jobs section of this website and the Career Gateway pages for additional resources for job seekers. For information on employment opportunities with other Ontario government ministries, contact Government of Ontario Job Opportunities.