Government of Canada

4587

Consular & Passport Assistant

£33,277 p.a. plus excellent benefits. Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday.

Term/Indeterminate

Term to September 2022 with the possibility of indeterminate This process will be used to create a list of eligible candidates for similar positions either indeterminate, term or emergency. This position is a Locally Engaged Staff (LES) position, subject to the Terms and Conditions of Employment for LES in London.

Assistant

LE-A2

Canada House, Trafalgar Square SW1

12-08-2021 at 23:59 UTC/GMT

Under the general supervision of the Consular Officer, the incumbent processes citizenship applications; The incumbent will work with clients who provide applications by mail or present themselves in person, often in distress, seeking emergency consular services. The incumbent may maintain a register of citizenship applications; provide consular support services to Canadians; respond to general written and verbal enquiries; and performs administrative duties; performs other duties.

Candidates will initially be screened against the Essential Qualifications relating to education, experience and language. Candidates must clearly demonstrate in their cover letter and Curriculum Vitae (CV) how they meet each of these essential qualifications. Only candidates who meet all the Essential Requirements will proceed to the next stage of the process.

Language:
• Fluent* in English and French (oral, written, comprehension).

* Fluency will be assessed by a variety of means including written assessment and interview.

Education: A levels or equivalent.

Experience:
• The candidate must have minimum 1 year experience working in an office environment in an administrative support or program assistant capacity.

Rated Requirements:
The Rated Requirements relating to knowledge, abilities and competencies will also be assessed. Methods of assessment may include, but are not limited to, a written or online examination, an oral interview, role-play, practical tests, presentations, psychometric assessment and/or reference checks.

Knowledge/Abilities/Competencies:
• Proficiency with computers, office software and other hardware
• Ability to adapt to/learn quickly new work and processes
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to prioritize work and get the work done
• Ability to work effectively within a team, independently and with supervisors
• Judgment
• Client Focus
• Professional Integrity (values & ethics)

Preference may be given to candidates who meet the Asset Qualifications. Where applicable, candidates must clearly demonstrate how they meet any asset qualifications in their cover letter and CV.

• Recent experience working for the Government of Canada
• Recent experience processing travel documents

• Occasional overtime may be required
• Hours of work will be 37.5 per week, worked Monday to Friday at time to be arranged by the supervisor.

• Any job offer is subject to receipt of satisfactory employment and character references and the ability to obtain and maintain a Reliability security screening (including a criminal record and credit check).
• Copies of educational qualifications will be required at the interview stage of the process.
• The successful candidate must have the required documentation allowing the right to work in the UK. Documentation will be required.

Open to all indeterminate and term locally engaged employees at the High Commission, and Canada Based Spouses, who are currently resident in the UK, who hold current documentation allowing them to work in the UK without restriction, who currently possess enhanced reliability status security clearance, who meet all of the essential requirements stated and whose applications are received by the closing date. Candidates holding documentation/visas not renewable in the UK such as the Youth Mobility Visa will only be considered if the visa’s expiry exceeds the term duration. The Government of Canada is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from diverse sections of the community. Candidates will be considered based on merit. Our organization offers an inclusive workplace where respect, teamwork, and collaboration are part of our culture. Canada’s missions abroad are committed to promoting and supporting an environment free from harassment and discrimination, as well as encouraging and supporting employees to learn and develop their skills and competencies.

• Candidates are required to upload a cover letter and CV in English or French.
• Applications which do not include all of the requested documents or information will be rejected.
• Candidates who are unable to submit their application due to technical difficulties must report these to: LES-E-Recruitment-LDN@international.gc.ca prior to the closing date. Failure to do so will result in the application being rejected.
• The High Commission of Canada in London, UK does not reimburse any travel costs to and from interviews/exams nor does it reimburse any relocation costs.
• The High Commission of Canada does not sponsor work permit applications on behalf of candidates.
• Please do not use a tablet or cell phone to submit your application; mobile browsers are not supported by our on-line portal. Candidates should only apply using a laptop or desktop computer.
• Only applications submitted in one of the official languages of Canada will be accepted (English or French).
• Communication for this process will be sent via email. It is the responsibility of the candidates to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required.
• Candidates who apply to this vacancy should include an email address that accepts email from unknown users and regularly check their email, including spam folder.
• Reference checks may be sought for candidates that reach the interview stage and will form part of the selection process.
• The results of this recruitment process may also be used to establish an eligibility list of qualified candidates for similar openings at the High Commission of Canada in London, which might arise in the 12 months following the completion of this recruitment process, with various tenures, including indeterminate or term.
• Applications from Canadian citizens - it is important to note, The High Commission of Canada is obliged, as the employer, to deduct at source Canadian Income Tax (IT), Canada Pension Plan (CPP) and Employment Insurance (EI) for locally engaged employees who are Canadian citizens. Canadian citizens who therefore choose to undertake employment with the High Commission will be subject to pay Canadian taxes on their salaries earnt until such time as the employee provides the necessary Residency Determination Waivers from the Canadian Revenue Agency (CRA). Further information will be provided to successful candidates.
• The High Commission of Canada is committed to building a diverse workforce.
• The High Commission of Canada is committed to conducting inclusive, barrier-free selection processes.
• Candidates requiring any special assistance in attending exams or interviews are requested to inform us.
• If you have any questions at any stage of the recruitment process, please send an email to: LES-E-Recruitment-LDN@international.gc.ca