Frequently Asked Questions

All internal and external positions at  Niagara Health are available online via eRecruit. Click on the Apply Online button to register, search, and apply for vacancies.

There are several benefits to applying online:

• It's quick, simple and easy to use – you can apply from any location at any time.
• You can create and manage your own secure, online personal profile and store your résumé, cover letter, and other documents.
• You will receive electronic confirmation that your application has been received and keep a central record of all the positions you have applied for.

Current Niagara Health employees:
To be eligible for internal positions, you must currently work for Niagara Health. Please include your employee name and employee number as seen on your pay stub when registering.

Other Candidates:
External positions are open to the general public.

• Proceed to eRecruit
• Sign-in to your account
• Go to ‘My Profile’
• Select ‘Edit My Profile’
• Click ‘Save’

To make updates to a resume that has already been submitted, please reach out to hrrecruit@niagarahealth.on.ca 

Absolutely.  Bilingualism is considered an asset at Niagara Health. We value language skills that support inclusive, accessible, and patient-centred care and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. 

Yes, you are welcome to apply for all positions that match your qualifications.

All job postings close at 11:59 p.m. on the indicated closing date.  To ensure your application is successfully submitted, we recommend applying before the final day whenever possible.

For further assistance please contact hrrecruit@niagarahealth.on.ca 

You will receive a confirmation e-mail from Niagara Health indicating that your application has been successfully submitted (Please check your spam account if you do not see this confirmation in your main mailbox.). You can also view the vacancies you have applied for under ‘My Applications’ in eRecruit.

When attempting to login to your account, click the ‘forgot password’ link and it will prompt you to enter your e-mail address. You will be asked to answer the security question that you set up when you registered. A temporary password will be sent to the e-mail address you provided. Once you have logged in, you may change your password by clicking ‘change password’ in the top right corner of eRecruit.

• Please proceed to eRecruit;
• Sign in to your account;
• Go to ‘My Profile on the top tool bar;
• Click ‘Edit My Profile’
• Change your answer to ‘Yes’ to the “are you a currently employed by Niagara Health?” question
• Enter your employee number
• Click ‘update My Profile and log out of eRecruit

The next time you log in, you will be able to see all internal vacancies.

The job basket is a way to save the job postings you are interesting in applying to in the future. When you view a job posting that interests you, click the vacancy to view the job details and then click ‘save to job basket’. Under the ‘job basket tab’ in the top tool bar, you may view all your saved job postings and apply.

We appreciate your interest in Niagara Health.  All applicants will receive an email notification once a hiring decision has been made and the position has been filled.

Selection timelines vary depending on the position and recruitment needs.  All applicants will receive an email update once the position has been filled.  If you have questions or would like a status update during the process, please feel free to contact us at hrrecruit@niagarahealth.on.ca 

We encourage all candidates to apply online and complete the required application form for each position.  Applying through our online system ensures your application is accurately captured and efficiently reviewed by our Talent Acquisition Specialists.

If you do not see a position that matches your interests at this time, we encourage you to check our careers website regularly, as job postings are updated frequently.  When a suitable opportunity becomes available, you can apply online through our application system.

Hiring for summer positions is based on the needs of the specific units/departments. Requests for students are received by the Human Resources Department and then advertised through our local universities and colleges.

Niagara Health’s recruitment process may vary depending on the position. Our goal is to ensure a fair and thorough process while creating a positive candidate experience.

Application Review
Selected candidates will be invited to an interview via email and asked to complete an application form as part of the next step in the recruitment process. The Talent Acquisition team will provide further details and guidance by email.

Interview(s)
Interviews are conducted with the hiring team and may include one or more interviews with a panel.

References
Candidates are asked to provide reference information in advance of the interview through the digital application form. If a candidate is moving forward in the hiring process, they will be notified before Niagara Health contacts their references. We request two work‑related references from current or previous managers or supervisors, and all references are completed prior to a job offer being made.

Police Record Check
As part of the hiring process, all successful candidates are required to complete a Criminal Record Check or Clearance Certificate. The cost of this check is the responsibility of the candidate and is not reimbursed by Niagara Health.

We receive many applications and sincerely appreciate the interest in opportunities at Niagara Health. All applicants will receive an email update once a hiring decision has been made and the position has been filled.

Privacy
Personal information collected during the recruitment process is handled in accordance with applicable privacy legislation and is used solely for the purpose of assessing qualifications for employment. Questions related to privacy may be directed to Niagara Health’s Privacy Office at (905) 378-4647 ext. 46203