About Consulate General of Canada in Shanghai |
Classification : LE-05 (Expatriate)
Section : Immigration Section (Consulate General of Canada)
Employment : Indeterminate Position
Eligibility : This position is open to Canadian citizens residing in Shanghai, spouses of diplomats residing in Shanghai, and expatriate staff currently employed at the Consulate General of Canada in Shanghai.
Last date to submit application : Monday, 13 December 2010 12:00PM
SCREENING REQUIREMENTS
Education : Successful completion of Secondary School (senior middle school or equivalent.)
Language : Fluency in English (read, written, and spoken) and Mandarin language (spoken). Knowledge of French is highly desirable.
Experience : A minimum of 1 year of working experience in a general office environment. Experience working independently and without supervision is desired.
JOB SUMMARY
Under the general supervision of the Migration Integrity Officer, provides support to the Migration Integrity Program for the Shanghai area (Anhui, Jiangsu, Shanghai, and Zhejiang); assists in the security and criminal screening of all visa applications; 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; performs other duties as required.
RATED QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge
? Knowledge of general office procedures and practices
? Knowledge of software packages: Windows, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access
? Knowledge of China, Chinese customs, and Chinese society
? Knowledge of Canadian immigration policies and procedures
Experience
? Minimum one year experience working in a general office environment
? One year experience working on a PC in a secure network environment
? Experience with a variety of software including databases
? Experience in dealing with the general public
Ability
? Ability to travel within China
? Ability to type 30 words per minute.
? Ability to work independently with minimal direction
? Ability to set priorities, achieve established goals, and effectively organize and distribute work flow
? Ability to work effectively and efficiently under stress and pressure
? Ability to learn and adapt quickly to procedural and technological changes
? Ability to take initiative actions, to follow up, and to make quick decisions
? Ability to translate/interpret between Chinese and English
? Ability to communicate clearly, both orally (in English and in Chinese) and in writing (in English)
? Ability to obtain, evaluate, and analyze information
? Strong problem-solving abilities
Personal suitability
? High degree of discretion and professional integrity, tact, and dependability
? Takes initiative and has good judgment
? Resourceful, flexible, and adaptable
? Strong interpersonal and communication skills
? Effective performance under pressure
? Capacity to establish and maintain effective and professional working relationships with clients, colleagues, and supervisors
Asset Criteria
THE FOLLOWING ARE PREFERRED AND ARE RANKED ASSETS
? EDUCATION: University degree
? LANGUAGE: Proficiency in French (reading, writing, and speaking)
? LANGUAGE: Proficiency in Mandarin Chinese (reading, writing)
? EXPERIENCE: Previous immigration office, enforcement, or airline experience
? EXPERIENCE: Previous work in an organization with secure computer networks
Working conditions
? The candidate is often required to work directly with the public
? Overtime is required and is often unpredictable
? Ability and willingness to work overtime on short notice, and to travel inside the country as required
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
The appointment of the successful candidate will be subject to Medical Clearance and Reliability Status Check (RS) obtained by the Consulate.
Notes:
1. 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.
2. Only the applicants short-listed will be contacted by the HR section.
3. The results of this competition may also be used to establish an eligibility list of staff for similar openings in the Immigration Section of the Consulate General of Canada in Shanghai which might arise in the 12 months following the completion of this competition.
