Job Opportunities
Competition: 2012-LES-CHONQ-001
Position Title: Receptionist and Consular Assistant, LE-05 (six-month term employment with possible extension to one year and beyond)
Closing Date: May 25, 2012
Starting Annual Salary: approximately 98,107 RMB (before tax and employee’s social insurance contributions; salary is non-negotiable)
Open to: Chinese or Canadian citizens currently residing in China
Work Location: Consulate General of Canada in Chongqing, China
*Candidates should be able to attend test and/or interview in Chongqing at short notice and at own expense; successful candidate should be willing to relocate in Chongqing at own expense.
**Candidates from this job posting may be considered to fill other similar positions.
Job Summary: Under the joint supervision of the Consul General and the Mission Administration Officer, supports provision of Consular services to Canadians in Southwest China; performs receptionist function for the consulate General; provides general information to visitors and answers general enquiries on Canada; assists Mission Administration Officer in administrative duties; and performs other duties.
MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS:
EDUCATION
Graduation from a recognized university or equivalent educational background
LANGUAGE
High level of proficiency in English (reading, writing and speaking);High level of proficiency in Mandarin (reading, writing and speaking);
EXPERIENCE
Significant experience in dealing with the public and customer/client service;Experience in general administrative duties;Demonstrated experience working on a PC in a network environment.
ABILITIES
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing, including using tact and diplomacyAbility to manage difficult situations involving clients;Ability to maintain a pleasant disposition at all times; and establish effective and professional working relationships with clients, colleagues, and supervisors;Ability to effectively use software applications, including Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word.
PERSONAL SUITABILITY
Client focusEffective interactive communicationFocus on quality and detailsTeam work and cooperation
SECURITY/RELIABILITY
The successful applicant will be required to undergo a reliability screening and maintain “Reliability Status” as a condition of employment.
OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Willingness to work overtime at short notice, at night or on weekends;Willingness and ability to travel both inside and outside the country.
ASSET CRITERIA
Preferred standing may be given to those candidates who also meet the following:
ABILITIES:
Proficiency in French (oral and written) Ability to provide administrative support services.Ability to perform translation and interpretation from Chinese to English and vice versa.Superior IT capabilities, for example, proficiency in graphic software and/or presentation tools
EXPERIENCE:
Previous working experience in diplomatic missions or other international organizations;
KNOWLEDGE:
Knowledge of Canada;Knowledge of regulations pertaining to foreign citizens in China
Send resume and Application Form (see Appendix I) in English to china-recruitment@international.gc.ca Applications in Chinese language only will NOT be considered.
We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those invited to further assessment will be contacted. Please ensure that you provide appropriate contact information so that you can be easily reached (e-mail, phone, mobile, etc.)
