COMPETITION OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
The Canadian Embassy in Mexico City is pleased to announce a staffing process for an indeterminate position asHuman Resources Officerwithin the Common Service Delivery Point (CSDP) regional office. This staffing process will serve to build a pool of qualified candidates at the LE-07 level, which could also be used for indeterminate appointments or temporary assignment (acting) at the same level and for similar positions, within the whole Canadian Diplomatic Network in Mexico.
Job Descriptions:
Under the supervision of the Common Service Delivery Point (CSDP) Operations Manager, the Human Resources Officer is accountable for the delivery of LES human resources services to client missions in the assigned geographic area of responsibility. The incumbent will provide advice and guidance to client missions covering a wide range of human resources portfolio operations, with a particular emphasis upon HR Planning and HR processes related to Staffing, Recruitment, Classification and HR organizational structures. The position will supervise two Human Resources Assistants.
General Information:
Closing date: March 05, 2019 at 23:59, Mexico City time
Start date: To be confirmed.
Level 7(Base salary at step 1= $ 387,258.00 MXN pesos per year (37.5 hours / week)
Please Note:The eligibility list from this competition may be used for openings at the same level for indeterminate and temporary opportunities within the Canadian Diplomatic Mission in Mexico. When you submit your application, you must specify if you wish to be considered for both types of employment.
Benefit package:
Schedule of 37.5 hours per week
Paid overtime
Fifteen days of vacation leave per year during the first two years and then it increases to twenty days
Christmas bonus (“Aguinaldo”) of one month of base salary (prorated)
Vacation allowance of 50% (prorated);
IMSS enrollment;
Savings Fund ceiling 13%;
Private life, dental and medical insurance (major and minor expenses)
Pension fund
Conditions of employment
Any offer is subject to the obtainment of the required security clearance
Statement of Essential Qualifications:
Candidates are required toclearlydemonstratehow they meet the screening requirements (education, knowledge, experience, language) in their cover letter and CV.
Only those candidates who are screened into the process will be contacted with details of further assessment.
EDUCATION
Graduation with a degree (título) from a recognized university in a related field (e.g. Human Resources, Business, Behavioural Psychology)
EXPERIENCE
Minimum of 5 years *recent work experience in a Human Resources discipline in a large decentralized organization, in the key areas of either recruitment or positions classification
Experience in researching and analyzing information and in providing recommendations to managers in human resources disciplines
Experience in the interpretation and application of legislation, regulations and policies governing Human Resources disciplines
Experience in using corporate Human Resources systems to extract and analyse data
Experience in supervising staff providing administrative support
*Recent is defined as within the last 7 years
Rated Requirements:
Candidates must also meet the Rated Requirements shown below, which will be assessed through any of the following: written test, oral communication, roleplay, interviews and reference checks. All qualifications are non-compensatory.
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
Effective interactive communication oral and written in English or French, as well as fluency in Spanish
KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of Human Resources best practices and procedures
COMPETENCIES AND ABILITIES
Thinking Things Through
Judgement
Confidentiality
Showing initiative and being action-oriented
Working effectively with others
Demonstrating integrity and respect
Flexibility and adaptability
Client service orientation
Ability to plan and organize workload, as well as to establish and manage priorities in a high-paced work environment
Proficiency in acting in an advisory capacity to client
Demonstrate the ability to create and maintain complex spreadsheets
Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite Software, including Excel
Operational requirements
The willingness and ability to work overtime may be required as work schedule is subject to change
May be required to travel
Other conditions of employment
Candidates must meet the conditions of employment prior to appointment and maintain the above conditions of employment throughout their employment
Procedure
Interested candidates must forward, before the closing deadline, an e-mail containing the following two attachments preferably in Word to Human Resources (**********):
An up-to-date electronic version of their Résumé, in English or French
A properly formatted letter, in English or French: (a) indicating that they are interested in this specific position, quoting the job poster number and title, (b) confirming that they have carefully read this job poster and (c) detailing how they meet each of the points under the Statement of Qualifications
A particular attention will be given to spelling, punctuation, writing and formatting of the covering letter.
Please indicate in your cover letter if you want to be considered for indeterminate and/or temporary opportunities.
Please Note:
We will only acknowledge candidates who are screened into this competition.
Communication for this process will be sent via email. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required. Candidates who apply to this selection process should include an email address that accepts email from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email).
Candidates screened into this competition will be invited to further assessment.
Travel costs to and from interviews, and relocation costs will not be reimbursed
Candidates who fail to confirm their attendance at the written exam and/or interview will be considered withdrawn from this process.
Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official Canadian language of their choice. Applicants must indicate their preferred official Canadian language in their application
Candidates are advised that an exam and interview will only be rescheduled under these exceptional conditions:
Medical reason with certificate
Pre-arranged travel with proof (in advance)
Pre-scheduled training with proof (in advance)
Death in the family
Other exceptional reasons deemed acceptable by the Selection Board
Canadian citizens/residents and Canadian dual nationals will be subject to Canadian income tax deductions.
Candidates will be required to provide proof of the completion of their education degree.
