Job Listings

The Canadian Embassy currently has 2 positions available.

Position 1

Competition: 2010-LES-EXP-IMM-003
Position Title: Program Assistant, Migration Integrity/Anti-Fraud, LE-05
Closing Date: March 31, 2010
Starting Annual Salary: 184,509 RMB (no other benefits included, salary is non-negotiable)

Open to: Canadian citizens residing in Beijing; Spouses of diplomats residing in Beijing; and Expatriate staffs currently employed at the Embassy of Canada in Beijing

 
An eligibility list may be established to staff similar positions on an indeterminate, term and emergency basis.

We are seeking high quality written applications to establish a shortlist for further testing. Your application should include a cover letter and Curriculum Vitae in English which addresses the qualifications listed for this vacancy. Send application to bejing-ap@international.gc.ca. Please be advised that we only accept applications submitted in Microsoft Word format.

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Please ensure that you provide appropriate contact information so that you can be easily reached (e-mail, phone, mobile, etc.)


Job Summary: Under the general supervision of the Migration Integrity Officer and the Anti-Fraud Officer, provides support to the Migration Integrity Unit and the Anti-Fraud Unit; collects and maintains a variety of statistical databases and makes preliminary analyses; responds to enquiries, conducts research and prepares files; liaises with local authorities, airlines, and government offices in Canada; provides translation and interpretation services; provides administrative support services.


MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS:

EDUCATION: Successful completion of Secondary School (senior middle school or equivalent.)

LANGUAGE:
• Proficiently in English (reading, writing and speaking)
• Ability to speak Mandarin Chinese

EXPERIENCE:
• Experience working in a general office environment.
• Experience in dealing with the general public.
• Demonstrated experience working on a PC in a network environment, including experience using word processing and spreadsheet applications.

APTITUDE:
• Ability to type 30 words per minute.
• Ability to use computer software such as Microsoft Word and Excel.

KNOWLEDGE:
• Knowledge of Chinese customs and society
• Knowledge of Canadian immigration policies and procedures

ABILITIES:
• Ability to obtain, evaluate and analyze information
• Ability to effectively organize and distribute work flow
• Ability to adapt quickly to procedural and technological changes.
• Ability to establish effective interpersonal relationships within a team and supervisory relationships.
• Ability to work both independently and within a team to accomplish goals

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:
• Professional integrity and tact.
• Initiative.
• Adaptability and flexibility.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability and willingness to work overtime on short notice, and to travel inside the country as required.
SECURITY/RELIABILITY
• A valid ¨Reliability Status? security check is required prior to appointment to this position.

ASSET CRITERIA:

PREFERRED STANDING WILL BE GIVEN TO THOSE CANDIDATES WHO ALSO MEET THE FOLLOWING:

EDUCATION: University degree.

LANGUAGE: Proficiency in French (reading, writing and speaking)
Proficiency in Mandarin Chinese (reading, writing)

EXPERIENCE: Previous immigration office or enforcement experience