Auditor general criticizes 'very blatantly obvious' contraventions in OC Transpo hiring practices | Page 6 | Unpublished
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Author: Aedan Helmer
Publication Date: April 1, 2026 - 16:42

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Auditor general criticizes 'very blatantly obvious' contraventions in OC Transpo hiring practices

April 1, 2026
OC Transpo's hiring practices came under scrutiny after the City of Ottawa's auditor general found management positions that were filled by hand-picked candidates who bypassed the competition process and some who didn't meet minimum education or experience qualifications. Read More


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