Canada Border Services Agency Interview Questions
& Process
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and how the experience turned out.
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First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Canada Border Services Agency.
Canada Border Services Agency
Administrative Assistant
Entry Average Positive experience Decline offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
The interview process was straightforward and not overly complicated. They asked basic questions. Your previous experience, whether volunteer or paid work in any sector, was sufficient to answer the questions. They placed an emphasis on problem-solving abilities. There's also a federal student work program you can explore applying for.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What makes you a good fit for this position?
Canada Border Services Agency
Media Monitor
Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Take home Technical screen Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
The hiring process started with the Federal Student Work Program. It took a while, a few months, for HR to get in touch. After they did, I had to complete two writing tests and then had a follow-up interview with two HR specialists. That was the initial part. After this, I waited another couple of months and then finally got contacted by the department that wanted to interview me. They followed up and I ended up getting the position as a casual worker.
Confirmed questions1 question
- In a behavioral context, how would you handle a situation where a colleague informs you about an information breach?
Canada Border Services Agency
Project Manager
Mid Easy Negative experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Take home Onsite Background check
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral
First, there was a written exam. Then, an in-person interview happened, which was pretty boring. There weren't any interesting questions or other conversation during the interview; they could have just given me another written test. After that, they did a reference check and all. However, after the reference check, they completely ghosted me. No responses to my 10+ emails. I found the HR person on LinkedIn and they blocked me!! All I wanted was to know the status. It was a horrible process. How can they get quality candidates if they don’t respect candidates’ time and efforts?
Confirmed questions1 question
- How do you handle managing stakeholders?
Canada Border Services Agency
Student Border Services Officer
Intern Average Positive experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Technical screen Onsite Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
The interview tested a variety of competencies outlined by the CBSA in private, confidential communications leading up to the actual interview. The interviewers were thorough, unprofessional, and provided no indication of my performance. I have participated in a number of professional interviews and found the structured nature of the SBSO interview with the CBSA to be extremely thorough, professional, and conducted in a manner to mitigate bias on the part of the interviewers.
Confirmed questions1 question
- The contents of the interview are strictly confidential.
Canada Border Services Agency Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Canada Border Services Agency interview reports.
“Suppose you're a security guard at Toys R Us and a child goes missing, what would be your course of action?”
Read reports →“What would you do if there was a big, unplanned cost and no budget for it?”
Read reports →“Why do you want to be a CBSA officer?”
Read reports →“What does teamwork mean to you?”
Read reports →“Did you sign the non-disclosure agreement?”
Read report →“What would you do if you found something that didn't add up in the financial reports?”
Read report →“What is Power BI and can you explain a project where you utilized it?”
Read report →“Were you asked questions to test your memory?”
Read report →“How would you ensure research is done satisfactorily?”
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Across all 42 Canada Border Services Agency interview reports.