CANADIAN HIGH COMMISSION
Issuance date : Monday, June 13th, 2011
Competition Notice C09-06-2011
A competition will be held to staff the position of RCMP Program Assistant on a permanent basis in the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Liaison Office of the Canadian High Commission in Islamabad. This position is classified at Level 7, with a salary of PKR 88,635 per month, plus health care and other benefits.
The Government of Canada is an equal opportunity employer.
Summary of Duties
Under the direction of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Liaison Officer (LO), the Program Assistant (PA) provides administrative services to support the Liaison Office. In the absence of LO the PA exercises initiative and discretion to ensure the achievement of program objectives and acts as replacement of LO performing duties such as reviews and analysis as well as liaison with the appropriate agencies. PA may be required to accompany the LO on operational travel. Confidentiality rules will be applied; the successful candidate will be required to undergo a security background check carried out by the Government of Canada.
Essential Requirements
- University graduation from a recognized institution or equivalent
- A high level of both written and oral fluency in English
- Proficiency in MS office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and other computer applications
- Ability to operate a motor vehicle and be in possession of a valid Pakistan driver's license
- Minimum two(2) years of office administration experience working in a similar environment
Desirable Qualifications
- Ability to read / write / speak other languages such as French, Urdu, Dari, Punjabi, Sindi, Pashtu, Hindi, Russian
- Good translation and interpretation skills
- Work experience with finances and budgeting
- Knowledge of society, customs, and laws of Pakistan and neighbouring countries
- University courses in criminology, criminal law, or related subjects
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
A valid work permit for foreign nationalsThe appointment of the successful candidate will be subject to Medical Clearance and Reliability Status Check (RS) obtained by Management. To conduct the Reliability Status Check (RS), the candidate must submit the following documents on being selected by the Mission.
- Police clearance certificate;
- professional and educational mark sheets and certificates;
- passport, or Pakistani ID card;
- 3 x Passport photos;
- letter(s) of reference
Please quote competition number C09-06-2011 and the position title on your application
Only applications submitted to the above address and before the cut-off date and time will be considered for screening.
Notes :- Anyone wishing to compete for this position should send their Resume and a covering letter stating their interest in the position and the reason why they think they are the most suitable candidate, with reference to their qualifications and work experience.
- Only the applicants short-listed will be contacted by the HR section.
- The results of this competition may also be used to establish an eligibility list of staff for similar openings in the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Liaison Office of the Canadian High Commission Islamabad which might arise in the 12 months following the completion of this competition.
