City of Calgary Interview Questions
& Process
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and how the experience turned out.
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City of Calgary
Program Coordinator
Senior Average Negative experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Panel
Interview formats
Behavioral Presentation
The interview process involved two rounds. First, a pre-screen to determine the longlist, followed by a panel interview for those shortlisted. The panel consisted of four people. It was quite an awkward interview because they only asked one short question and then four STAR questions. They didn't really engage to understand the candidate or discuss the role in depth, as they stuck to a rigid format. HR said they would provide an update within a week but never did, and their follow-up response was dismissive and unclear. It's disappointing how shortlisted candidates were treated, especially for a senior role, and it reflects poorly on their workplace culture. Despite the city's stated commitment to diversity and inclusion, the panel was entirely composed of white individuals, and the interview structure relied solely on STAR questions. This approach, while potentially promoting DEI in principle, can disadvantage candidates from certain cultural backgrounds who are more modest or prefer collective attribution, as STAR questions inherently favor individualistic storytelling. A more balanced approach incorporating practical tasks, reference checks, and diverse panels would reduce bias.
Confirmed questions5 questions
- What makes you a strong candidate?
- Can you share an experience of successfully managing a complex project from beginning to end?
- Describe an instance where you had to handle a conflict among team members.
City of Calgary
Information Management Specialist
Mid Average Positive experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral
I had a video conference with one HR person and one team member. The interview happened really late for me, around midnight Asia time, because I was out of town that week. The interviewers were nice, but I wasn't at my best and feel like I messed it up, not explaining my experience and key highlights clearly. About a month later, I got an invite for a debrief, but they didn't give me clear feedback on areas for improvement. They just mentioned that another candidate had more experience and a stronger educational background.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you share an instance where you worked with records at your current company?
City of Calgary
Analyst
Entry Average Negative experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Background check
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
The recruitment process with the inventory team was quick but felt a bit disorganized. They made sure to get my qualifications and work permit before they finalized things, which I wasn't sure was totally legal. The interview itself was okay, but one interviewer seemed really unhappy the whole time. It was kind of a bummer going through three stages, but at least I won't have to see that person's face again. Oh, and they work in cubicles in this container-like office.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Can you share an example of a situation where you had to clarify an ambiguous request?
- What strategies do you use when faced with unclear requests?
City of Calgary
Engineer in Training
Entry Easy Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Panel Presentation
Interview formats
Behavioral Presentation
The whole process was pretty simple and easy to follow. First, there's a phone screening with some basic questions. If you pass that, you'll have a panel interview with 2-3 people. It starts with you mentioning relevant courses you took for the job, like what courses would be good for project management. Then, they'll check your interest in working with the city and the role. After that, it's a behavioral part to see your personality and how you work. Using the STAR method for answers is key. The interviewers are super nice and will help you out if you get stuck or need to add more details to your stories. Lastly, they'll give you a chance to share anything else they should know, maybe highlighting your strengths or why you'd be great in this job. And, of course, you get to ask them questions.
Confirmed questions5 questions
- Can you tell me about the courses you've completed that relate to this job?
- What makes you want to work for the city?
- Tell me about a situation at work or school where you stepped up and took initiative.
City of Calgary Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from City of Calgary interview reports.
“How would you adjust your lesson plan for a student with a physical disability?”
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Read reports →“Can you tell me about a personal trigger that comes up when you're stressed and how you handle it?”
Read reports →“Can you share an instance when you made a poor choice? Describe how you rectified your error, the consequences, and the lessons you took away from it.”
Read report →“Share an experience where you had to give evidence-based recommendations or a lessons learned report for a project.”
Read report →“Can you describe the various methods for Feature Engineering, and what challenges have you encountered when developing AI applications?”
Read report →“What is your perspective on the current job market, especially regarding on-call or casual positions?”
Read report →“Where do you see your career in 5 years, both within and outside of this position?”
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