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Official Residence Coordinator

Embassy of Canada in the U.S.
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Summary of Duties:

Under the direction of the Consul General (CG), the Official Residence (OR) Coordinator is responsible for the general maintenance and upkeep of the Consulate General of Canada’s hospitality platform at the OR in Los Angeles. The Coordinator is responsible for preparation of simple meals and appropriate food for small receptions. The Coordinator is also responsible for ensuring the maintenance of the OR including the inventory of assets. The position also contributes to the creation and maintenance of a high-quality hospitality platform in collaboration with the CG, the CG’s Assistant, Consulate General staff, suppliers and vendors.

 

Area of Selection:

This selection process is open to applicants legally residing in the Los Angeles metropolitan region at the time of appointment. The Government of Canada will not reimburse relocation costs under any circumstances. 

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Please note that the Consulate General of Canada in Los Angeles 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 secondary school or equivalent (GED). 

OR 

  • Certificate or training in Culinary Arts, Catering or Food and Beverage from college or trade school

OR 

  • An acceptable combination of education, training and/or work experience in a related field  

 

Language:

  • Basic proficiency in English (reading, writing, and speaking).  

 

Experience:

  • At least two (2) years of recent experience (in the past five (5) years) working as a household manager or related position in hospitality such as: cook in a restaurant, hotel, or similar service environment.
  • Experience providing basic administrative and/or clerical services.
  • Experience using standard office equipment and working with Microsoft Office Suite, i.e. Excel, Word, Outlook and other databases.

 

RATED REQUIREMENTS

The Rated Requirements are part of the essential qualifications and are relating to knowledge, abilities and competencies. Methods of assessment for rated requirements may include, but are not limited to, a written examination, an oral interview (online pre-recorded/live or in-person), role-play, practical tests, presentations and/or psychometric assessment.

 

Knowledge:

  • Knowledge of basic, standard office and administrative procedures and practices;
  • Knowledge of general culinary procedures and practices;
  • Knowledge of general residential maintenance;
  • Knowledge of inventory management
  • Knowledge of Occupational Health & Safety practices.

 

Competencies:

  • Strong interpersonal skills;
  • Organization and Coordination;
  • Focus on Quality and Details;
  • Working with Others and Horizontal Leadership;
  • Initiative and Action Orientation; and
  • Judgement and discretion.

 

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.

  • Ability to communicate in Spanish
  • Experience in meal preparations for large events of 30 guests or more
  • Experience reconciling budgets/invoices.

  

Operational Requirements:

  • Position requires employee to work on-site at the Official Residence in Los Angeles. 
  • Occasional overtime will be required;
  • Working hours are 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday;
  • Physical ability to stand for long periods of time
  • Ability to lift 50 lbs.

 

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.

 

Special Request from Mission / Additional Comments:

We offer a competitive salary, generous leave, 12 weeks of paid parental leave and a strong benefits package that includes medical, dental, long term disability and a retirement savings plan. Please find a summary of our benefits package and information on employment eligibility at: Jobs at our offices in the United States (international.gc.ca)   

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. Canada’s strength is diversity and it has played a key role in Canada’s history and development.  Because of this, the Consulate General of Canada in Los Angeles values diversity, equity and inclusion in our workforce.

 

How to Apply

  • You must submit your application using the "Apply online" function. Only applications submitted via VidCruiter will be considered, unless a valid reason is presented and accepted prior to the closing date.
  • Do not include personal data such as; age, date of birth, gender, marital status, family status, religion or a picture in your application form, CV nor cover letter (as required). Please only include information relevant to the vacancy as requested in the job poster.
  • You must clearly demonstrate in answering the screening questions how you meet the education and experience factors listed in the essential and asset qualifications. You must provide specific examples to demonstrate clearly how you meet the qualifications. Global Affairs Canada cannot make any assumptions about your studies nor experience. Simply saying you have the required qualifications or listing your current duties will not be sufficient. Instead, you must provide concrete and detailed examples that clearly explain where, when, and how you gained the experience. No additional information will be sought beyond what you submit in your online application.
  • Candidates may be required to upload a CV and/or a cover letter in English or French. These documents may be used as a secondary source to validate the answers to the screening questions.
  • Applications which do not include all of the requested documents or information and/or which are not received by the closing date will be rejected.
  • Candidates who are unable to submit their application due to technical difficulties must report these to LES-E-Recruitment-WSHDC@international.gc.ca prior to the closing date. Failure to do so will result in the application being rejected.



Important Notes

  • Only applications submitted in one of the official languages of Canada will be accepted (English or French).
  • The language requirement for this position is identified under the essential qualifications (language). In consequence, the assessment process for this vacancy will be conducted in English.
  • Communication for this process will be sent via email. It is the responsibility of the candidates to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required.
  • Candidates must provide an email address that accepts email from unknown users and regularly check their email, including spam folder.
  • Reference checks may be sought for candidates who succeeded all of the assessments.
  • Please note that the Consulate General of Canada in Los Angeles does not reimburse any travel costs to and from interviews/exams nor does it reimburse any relocation costs.
  • Before an offer of employment can be made, successful candidates must provide a local residence address as proof of residence in the specified area of selection. This information is necessary to issue a letter of offer.
  • As recently announced by the Government of Canada, the Policy for Mandatory Vaccination: Canada and the Mission Network is suspended as of June 20, 2022. The Government of Canada will continue to assess the need for additional public health measures, including the possible reintroduction of a vaccination mandate at a later date.
  • We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please contact us at LES-E-Recruitment-WSHDC@international.gc.ca to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.
  • The results of this selection process may also be used to establish one or more pools of fully or partially qualified candidates for similar term, indeterminate, part-time or full-time openings at the Consulate General of Canada in Los Angeles which might arise following the completion of this selection process.
  • For Canadian citizens/residents and Canadian dual nationals, please note that it is your responsibility to enquire with the Canadian Revenue Agency about any possible taxation implications linked to an employment with the Government of Canada.