Recruitment & Selection
What is the first step in the recruitment process?
Job analysis
What does “onboarding” mean?
Integrating new employees into the organization.
What is the minimum employment age in Canada?
14–15 years old can work in most non-hazardous jobs (like retail or office work) with restrictions on hours.
16–17 years old can work more hours and in additional types of work.
What is direct compensation?
Wages or salaries paid directly to employees.
What does “OHSA” stand for?
Occupational Health and Safety Act.
What is a structured interview?
An interview where all candidates are asked the same set of predetermined questions.
What is the difference between training and development?
Training improves current job skills; development prepares for future roles.
What does “employment standards legislation” regulate?
Minimum wages, hours, overtime, and holidays.
What is pay equity?
Equal pay for work of equal value.
What are the three worker rights under OHSA
Right to know, participate, and refuse unsafe work.
What does “employer branding” refer to?
How an organization markets itself to attract and retain employees.
What is a needs assessment?
Identifying skill or knowledge gaps before training.
What is “constructive dismissal”?
When an employer changes terms of employment to force an employee to resign.
What are non-monetary rewards?
Recognition, career growth, flexibility, etc.
What is a workplace hazard?
Anything with potential to cause harm.
Name one advantage of internal recruitment.
Cost-effective or employees already know the organization’s culture.
Name one method of on-the-job training.
Job rotation, shadowing, or coaching.
What is the purpose of the Ontario Human Rights Code?
To prevent discrimination in employment and other areas.
What is a “total rewards” strategy?
Combining pay, benefits, and intangible rewards to attract and retain talent.
What is ergonomics?
Designing workspaces to fit the worker and reduce strain.
What is the difference between selection and recruitment?
Recruitment attracts candidates; selection chooses the best one.
What is the Kirkpatrick Model used for?
Evaluating training effectiveness.
Define “employment status.”
Whether a worker is an employee, dependent contractor, or independent contractor.
Define “benchmark job.”
A job used for comparing pay rates internally and externally.
What is the difference between health and safety programs?
Health focuses on long-term wellbeing; safety prevents injuries.