Candidate privacy policy
INTRODUCTION
Fero International Inc. and our affiliates and subsidiaries (collectively, "Company," "we," or "us") respect your privacy and are committed to protecting it by complying with this policy. This candidate privacy policy applies to job applicants only. This candidate privacy policy describes:
How we collect, use, disclose, store, and protect personal information about individuals who apply for employment with us on this website ("candidates" or "you").
The types of personal information collected during our recruitment and hiring activities for Ontario based positions through our job postings on the “Careers” page of this website and related communication.
Our practices for collecting, using, maintaining, protecting, and disclosing that information.
We will only use your personal information in accordance with this policy and the website privacy policy unless otherwise required or permitted by applicable law. We take steps to ensure that the personal information we collect is adequate, relevant, not excessive, and used for limited purposes.
Privacy laws in Canada generally define "personal information" as any information about an identifiable individual, which includes information that can be used on its own or with other information to identify, contact, or locate a single person.
This candidate privacy policy applies to information we collect, use, or disclose about you:
On this website.
In email, text, and other electronic messages between you and this website relating to the job application submitted through this website.
This candidate privacy policy DOES NOT apply to information that:
You provide to or is collected by any third party, through any application or content (including advertising) that may link to or be accessible from or on the website.
We collect offline outside of our online recruitment processes, unless otherwise stated.
By submitting an application or otherwise providing personal information to us in connection with a job opportunity on this website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this policy.
PERSONAL INFORMATION WE COLLECT
In the context of our recruitment and hiring activities, we may collect and use the following types of personal information:
Personal contact information, such as your name, mailing address, email address, and telephone number.
Employment and work history, including information contained in a résumé, curriculum vitae, cover letter, or application form.
Education and qualifications, including degrees, transcripts, certifications, and professional memberships.
Compensation-related information, including salary expectations and, where permitted by law, compensation history.
Recruitment process information, such as interview notes, assessment results, and information collected during phone or video screenings.
Job preference information, including the type of position sought, willingness to relocate, availability, and related preferences.
Reference and background information, including information provided by third parties, where applicable and subject to your consent or as permitted by law.
Information related to previous applications or employment with the Company, if applicable.
Personal information does not include anonymized or de‑identified information that cannot reasonably be associated with an identifiable individual.
HOW WE COLLECT INFORMATION
In connection with a job application submitted through this website, we may collect personal information in the following ways:
Directly from you, when you submit an application, résumé, or other information, participate in interviews, or communicate with us during the recruitment process.
From third parties, such as recruiters, reference providers, or background check service providers, as provided in your application, where applicable and permitted by law.
Automatically, when you interact with our “Careers” page on this website, including technical information such as IP address and browser information, in accordance with our website privacy policy.
HOW WE USE YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION
We use personal information collected about candidates for legitimate business purposes related to recruitment and hiring, including:
Identifying, screening, and evaluating candidates for current and potential future employment opportunities.
Assessing skills, qualifications, experience, and suitability for a role.
Verifying information provided and conducting reference, employment, or background checks, where applicable and permitted by law.
Communicating with you about your application, interviews, and recruitment status.
Maintaining records related to our recruitment and hiring activities.
Complying with applicable legal, regulatory, and corporate governance requirements.
Analyzing and improving our recruitment and hiring processes.
Protecting the rights, property, and safety of the Company, our employees, candidates, and others, as required or permitted by law.
In addition to considering you for the position for which you applied, we may retain and use your personal information to inform you about and consider you for other employment opportunities that may be suitable for you, unless you request otherwise.
We will not make hiring decisions based solely on automated processing without human involvement.
DISCLOSURE OF YOUR INFORMATION
We may disclose your personal information, where permitted or required by law, to:
Company employees and internal stakeholders involved in recruitment and hiring.
Third‑party service providers who assist us with recruitment‑related services (such as applicant tracking systems, background checks, or IT support), and who are contractually required to protect the confidentiality and security of your personal information and to use it only for the purposes we specify.
Our affiliates and subsidiaries, where necessary to administer the recruitment process.
Regulatory authorities, courts, law enforcement, or other parties where disclosure is required or permitted by law.
Other parties in connection with a business transaction, such as a merger, reorganization, or sale of assets.
We do not permit third‑party service providers to use your personal information for their own purposes.
TRANSFERRING YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION
Your personal information may be processed, stored, or transferred to service providers or affiliates located outside of Canada, including in jurisdictions that may have different privacy laws than Canada. In such cases, foreign governments, courts, or law enforcement authorities may be able to access your personal information under the laws of those jurisdictions.
Whenever we transfer personal information outside of Canada, we take steps to ensure that appropriate contractual and organizational safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with this policy and applicable Canadian privacy legislation.
DATA SECURITY
The security of your personal information is important to us. We use physical, administrative, and technical safeguards designed to protect personal information against loss, theft, and unauthorized access, use, disclosure, or modification. Access to candidate personal information is limited to individuals who have a legitimate business need to know.
DATA RETENTION
We retain candidate personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including to meet legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.
If you are offered and accept employment with the Company, the personal information collected during the recruitment process will become part of your employment record and will be used in accordance with our employee privacy practices. If you are not hired, or once you are no longer under consideration, we will retain and securely dispose of your personal information in accordance with our document retention policies and applicable laws.
ACCESSING AND CORRECTING YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION
It is important that the personal information we hold about you is accurate and up to date. You may request access to, correction of, or withdrawal of consent regarding your personal information, subject to applicable legal requirements and limitations.
To make such a request, please contact us using the information below. We may request additional information to verify your identity before responding to your request. In certain circumstances, applicable law may permit or require us to refuse access to some or all of the personal information we hold about you.
CHANGES TO THIS CANDIDATE PRIVACY POLICY
We may update this candidate privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted with an updated revision date. If we make material changes, we will take reasonable steps to notify candidates as required by applicable law.
CONTACT INFORMATION AND CHALLENGING COMPLIANCE
We welcome your questions, comments and requests regarding this privacy policy and our privacy practices. Please contact us at:
950 South Service Road
Stoney Creek, Ontario, Canada
L8E 6A2
Attention: Chief Legal Officer
Last modified: March 6, 2026