Job Poster Number: SDMGO 2019/05
Position Title: Common Services (HR/Accounting) Assistant
Classification Level: LE-05 Step 1
Location: Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Starting Salary: RD$658,630.00 annual (plus benefits)
Type of Advertisement: Indeterminate                                             
Open to: Locally-engaged staff, spouses/dependents of Canada-based staff and the general public who meet all the essential requirements, including non-nationals legally qualified to work in the
country.
Closing date: October 4 2019, 11:59 PM

Essential qualifications:

Candidates must demonstrate clearly how they meet the language, education and experience requirements listed below:

Language: 

High level proficiency in English and Spanish, written and spoken. French language proficiency is an asset.

Experience:

At least 2 years’ experience providing Human Resources and/or Financial support in a professional office environment; experience using Microsoft Office software including MS Word, Outlook and Excel. Experience using database systems and entering data.

Education: 

Completed post-secondary education and/or an acceptable combination of education, training and work experience related to the duties and specific areas of competence required by the position. 

Knowledge and abilities:

• Knowledge of general office procedures related to administration (including HR and financial procedures);
• Knowledge of tracking budget expenditures and invoices;
• Knowledge of bookkeeping or accounts payable/receivables;
• Attention to detail;
• Ability to manage and develop administrative systems, including overtime and appraisal systems;
• Ability to provide advice to management on Dominican labour market and practices;
• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage a variety of responsibilities and shift priorities as required;
• Ability to make written translations and verbal interpretations between English and Spanish;
• Ability to prepare well written and accurate correspondence;
• Ability to work independently and as a team member;
• Ability to organise and maintain detailed filing system for Human Resource and Financial archives;
• Ability to negotiate and maintain health insurance contracts on behalf of Locally Engaged Staff.

Personal suitability:

• Organized;
• Tact and discretion;
• Strong client services focus;
• Integrity;
• Excellent interpersonal skills, teamwork and cooperation;
• Problem solving;
• Judgement.
• Excellent communication skills

Asset qualifications:

• Proficiency in in the use of both of Canada’s official languages (English and French);
• Experience using SAP systems;

Operational requirements:

Ability and willingness to work overtime, often on short notice. 

Conditions of employment:

Ability to obtain and maintain a Government of Canada’s security clearance. Maintain the ability to work legally in the Dominican Republic.

Selection procedure:

The selection process and assessment may be conducted in the form of a written test, an interview, a skills test, or any combination of these methods. Only those applicants who qualify for this process will be contacted. Please note that the selection process can take up to 10 weeks.

Method of application: (Read carefully)

Interested candidates must send, before the closing deadline, an e-mail containing the following attachments: 

• An up-to-date electronic version of their Résumé (including 3 up to date employment references), in English or French and copy of their cédula or residency permit. Applicants must provide three references, including their most recent supervisor.;
• A cover letter, in English or French: (a) confirming that they have carefully read this job poster, (b) indicating why they are interested in this specific position and (c) detailing how they meet each of the three points (Language, Experience and Education) under the “Essential Qualifications” to a maximum of 1 page.

These documents are to be sent to the attention of: Recruitment Manager at sdmgo.hr@international.gc.ca                                                     

Important: In the subject line of the e-mail, clearly specify the title of the position and the job poster number (HR/Accounting Assistant SDMGO 2019/05), along with your name and last name.

Notes:

* The Embassy will not respond to telephone calls with regards to this position *
* Applications received by fax or hardcopy will not be considered *

The results of this competition may also be used to establish an eligibility list to staff similar openings (indeterminate, term, and acting opportunities) at the Embassy of Canada in Santo Domingo.

The deadline for receiving applications is October 4th, 2019 at 11:59 PM