Step 1: Application
Prospective surveyors are asked to provide a copy of their most recent Curriculum Vitae as well as a copy of the organizational chart identifying their position in their organization to Accreditation Canada. An initial review of the CV is completed by senior staff to determine whether the candidate is a good fit with the Surveyor Core Competencies and the recruitment priorities. Accreditation Canada may then invite the candidate to participate in a telephone interview.
Step 2: Interview
Qualified candidates will be invited to participate in a telephone interview for a more thorough assessment of their suitability to be a surveyor. Candidates are encouraged to review the surveyor competency definitions prior to the interview.
Step 3: Reference Check
Following the interview, successful candidates will be asked to provide contact information for a reference from their supervisor. The supervisor will be asked to participate in a telephone interview. An additional reference check may be required from a colleague.
Step 4: Assessment during Orientation
Following the reference check, successful candidates are invited to participate in an orientation program. This orientation program is used to further assess and give feedback on the core competencies. Aspects of a survey are role played over the course of the orientation program. Following the orientation session, candidates are required to complete a new surveyor exam. Candidates who have successfully completed all elements of the selection process proceed to an internship phase.
Internship
The internship phase typically spans over the period of one survey. Interns will participate in this internship survey as full survey team members. They will be assigned specific responsibilities and will receive ongoing support and advice from their peer surveyors. At the conclusion of the internship period, based on the evaluation and feedback from the internship survey, Accreditation Canada will make a decision about appointment as a full surveyor.