Competency Match Employer Playbook
Practical tools to support more consistent, skills-focused hiring and candidate assessment.
Many employers face challenges identifying candidates who are the right fit for a role, even when applicants meet formal education or experience requirements.
Developed by the City of Medicine Hat, the Competency Match Employer Playbook provides practical tools to support a more structured and consistent approach to hiring. It helps employers define roles clearly, assess candidates using common criteria, and make more informed hiring decisions.
What is a competency?
A competency describes how someone applies their skills, knowledge, and judgment at work, such as how they communicate, solve problems, organize tasks, or make decisions.
The Hiring Journey
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Employers can follow the full process step by step or use individual tools based on their immediate hiring needs
Each tool includes templates, guidance, and examples that can be adapted to different hiring contexts.