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Once the application deadline closes, our People & Culture (P&C) team thoroughly reviews submissions and collaborates with the Hiring Manager to identify a shortlist of candidates whose qualifications best align with our requirements.

If you’re shortlisted, you can generally expect to hear from us within 2 weeks following the application deadline. Our small (but mighty!) team is thrilled by the amount of interest we receive – on average, around 300 applications per job posting! With so many talented candidates, it may take us longer to get back to you, but we appreciate your patience and understanding.

For certain roles, our P&C team will contact you to schedule a short pre-screening phone call to learn more about your experience and confirm your application details.

Interviews are generally conducted virtually via Microsoft Teams and typically involve the Hiring Manager, a P&C representative, and one or two additional panel members. Each interview lasts approximately one hour and includes a mix of questions to assess both your fit for the role and your skills. Questions can be asked in both English and French if the position requires proficiency in both languages or if you have indicated that you are bilingual.

Generally, you can expect one interview for entry and mid-level roles and two interviews for roles that are specialist or management level and above.

In some cases, interview questions may be shared in advance of the interview. Our P&C team will notify you in advance if this is a possibility.

In some cases, you may be invited to an in-person interview. Our P&C team will notify you in advance if this is a possibility.

At the end of each interview, we will set aside time for you to ask your questions, ensuring you have all the information needed to make an informed decision.

For certain roles, you may be asked to complete an assignment or deliver a presentation to demonstrate specific skills relevant to the position. The P&C team will notify you in advance if this step is required.

Following the interview process, we’ll schedule a 30-minute RJP call with the top candidate(s) to provide a clearer overview of the role and organizational context and address any outstanding questions. This is an opportunity for you to decide if the role is a good fit and would be a good opportunity to ask about the team’s microculture, workload, or upcoming projects you can expect to work on. During the RJP, you can also discuss our many flexible work options with your potential new manager and let them know what might work best for you.

If you’re selected as a finalist, we will ask for references to gain insight into your previous work and experiences.

Some specific positions may require a background check based on the nature of the role. The P&C team will notify you in advance if this step is required.

Successful candidates will receive a formal job offer, including details about salary, benefits, and start date.

If you’re not selected, we’ll let you know promptly and keep your application file for 6 months to be considered for future opportunities. In the meantime, we encourage you to stay connected to HEC and apply for any role you feel would be a good fit!

Commencing upon acceptance of employment, our comprehensive 6-month onboarding program is designed to seamlessly integrate new team members into their roles.

Ahead of your first day, we’ll send your IT equipment (and some fun HEC swag!) right to your door. You’ll also receive an onboarding schedule about a week before your first day of work to give you a sneak peek into the who, what, when and where of your first few weeks as a new member of team HEC!