Area of Selection:
This position is open to external applicants residing in Sri Lanka, including locally engaged staff who are currently employed at the High Commission, who meet all of the essential requirements stated below, and whose applications are received by the closing date.
Please note that the High Commission of Canada to Sri Lanka and Maldives does not sponsor work authorizations directly or indirectly.
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.
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
- Candidates will initially be screened against the Essential Qualifications relating to education, language* and experience.
- Candidates must clearly demonstrate when applying to the position how they meet each of these essential qualifications.
*Language will be assessed further during the process.
Education:
Candidates will be required to provide proof of the completion of their education.
Successful completion of Advance Level (A/L) with minimum three (3) passes
Language:
- Advanced Proficiency in English (reading, writing, and speaking)
- Intermediate Proficiency in Sinhala (reading, writing, and speaking)
Experience:
A minimum of two (2) years experience working in an office environment in a clerical or administrative support capacity.
Asset Qualifications:
Preference may be given to candidates who meet the Asset Qualifications. Where applicable, candidates must clearly demonstrate how they meet any asset qualifications.
- Recent work experience and knowledge of the administrative duties in a Foreign Mission, NGO or an International Organization
- Written and spoken fluency in Tamil
- Written and spoken fluency in French
- Advanced Proficiency in Sinhala (reading, writing, and speaking)
- Work experience supporting visa processing
Operational Requirements:
- Hours of work will be 37.5 hours per week.
- Willingness and ability to work overtime/ weekends occasionally.
Conditions of Employment:
Conditions of employment must be met or complied with before being appointed to a particular position, and are to be maintained throughout the employment while being the incumbent of this position.
- Valid work authorization: Ability to obtain and hold a valid work authorization covering the entire employment period.
- Security screening: Obtain and maintain a Reliability Status (security level) which includes a criminal and credit background check from the Government of Canada covering the entire employment period.
- Other conditions of employment:
Ability to obtain and retain a valid travel document and be willing, able, and legally admissible to travel within and outside of Sri Lanka.
Medical/physical fitness to perform duties.
- Entering and validating information in departmental on-line systems; reviewing applications and documents.
- Providing routine information and assistance to internal and external clients to facilitate their compliance with requirements, or their understanding of application processes.