Designated Migration Officer at the Embassy of Canada to Bangkok, Thailand

4511

Designated Migration Officer

THB 985,293 per annum

Indeterminate

This position is a LES (Locally Engaged Staff) Anticipatory-staffing, subject to the Terms and Conditions of Employment for LES in the Embassy of Canada to Bangkok, Thailand.

Officer

LE-O1/LE-O2 (Starting at LE-O1, please see Conditions of Employment)

Embassy of Canada to Bangkok, Thailand

11-06-2021 at 23:59 UTC+1 / GMT+1

Under the general direction of a Canada-based Officer, a Designated Immigration Officer:
• Exercises delegated authority and discretion when making decisions in accordance with legislation, regulations, policies, guidelines and procedures in approving, granting, rejecting or refusing applications for permanent or temporary resident entry to Canada.
• Conducts interviews of temporary resident / permanent resident applicants.
• Participates in promotion and recruitment activities, project teams, and working groups.
• Composes correspondence, prepares statistics, reports, briefings and presentations.
• Provides and explains policies and procedures to clients, their representatives, partners and other stakeholders in person, by telephone and in writing.
• Reports information on trends of misrepresentation or non-compliance.
• Interprets or translates interviews, documents, and other material as required.
• Supervises staff, conducts performance management and may be involved in staffing exercises.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
Candidates will initially be screened against the Essential Qualifications relating to education, experience and language. Candidates must clearly demonstrate in their cover letter and CV how they meet each of these essential qualifications.

Education:
• A Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university

Language:
• Excellent ability in oral and written English
• Excellent ability in oral and written Thai

Experience:
• A minimum of four years’ work experience in an office environment including a minimum of two years’ work experience using knowledge of regulations, legislation, or other rules or guidelines to:
– Analyse cases and make recommendations or decisions, OR;
– Understand client enquiries and provide technical or expert advice

RATED REQUIREMENTS
The Rated Requirements relating to knowledge, abilities and competencies will also be assessed. Methods of assessment may include, but are not limited to, a written examination, an oral interview, role-play, practical tests, presentations and/or psychometric assessment.

Abilities:
• Ability to analyse problems, conduct research, identify key variables, and make logical decisions
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing in English and Thai.
• Ability to use office programs and to navigate the internet

Competencies:
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Professional integrity and discretion
• Sound judgement
• Dependability
• Adaptability and Flexibility
• Attention to detail and able to follow instructions
• Cross-cultural sensitivity
• Focus on client service

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 in their cover letter and CV.

• Ability to work effectively in French
• Master’s degree in a related discipline
• Experience working in immigration/ visa processing

• Hours of work 37.5 hours per week: Mondays-Thursday: 07:30 to 16:15; Fridays: 07:30 to 13:00;
• Must be able and willing to work overtime, as operationally required;
• Please note the Embassy operates a schedule of public holidays according to a combination of Thai and Canadian dates, which means you will be required to work on certain Thai holidays.
• The employee will no longer (or not) be on HOM Discretionary Leave;
• The employee is able and available to work on a full time basis at the mission or mission designated location, including working from home; and,
• The employee is able to be physically present in the office as required.

The successful candidate must:
• Be able to work legally in Thailand at the time of application. Please note that the Embassy of Canada in Thailand does not sponsor work authorizations directly or indirectly.
• Have a valid “Reliability Status”. A security check is required prior to appointment as well as a medical examination. The required level of security clearance must be maintained throughout the employment period;

The successful candidate will initially join at the LE-O1 Migration Program Officer level. Following one year of supervised training and the successful completion of a multi-week course, the employee will be granted decision-making authority and be expected to work independently and perform the full range of duties as a Designated Migration Officer at the LE-O2 level.

This position is open to individuals who are eligible to work without restrictions in Thailand, who meet all the essential requirements below, and whose applications are received before the closing date. Please note that the Embassy of Canada in Bangkok, Thailand does not sponsor work authorizations directly or indirectly. The Government of Canada is an equal opportunities employer. Candidates will be considered on merit regardless of ethnic origin, religious belief, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability or any other factor. 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.

HOW TO APPLY
• Applications must be submitted through this website by 23:59H 11 June 2021, Bangkok time
• Only applications received through the aforementioned website before the closing date will be accepted.
• Applicants should send a résumé and cover letter, in English or French, which addresses each of the essential qualifications and any assets qualifications with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item.
• 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 who apply to this vacancy should include an email address that accepts email from unknown users and regularly check their email, including spam folder.
• We thank all applicants for their interest, but we will only contact those who pass the initial screening.

OTHER INFORMATION
• Please note that the Government of Canada does not reimburse any travel costs to and from interview nor does it reimburse any relocation costs.
• Applicants who fail to confirm their attendance at our written exam and/or interview will be considered withdrawn from the process.
• If candidates need any special assistance in terms of attending exams or interviews, then please let us know at [email protected] during the application process.
• This competitive staffing process may be used to create an eligibility list of qualified candidates for this position and/or similar positions with various tenures, including indeterminate and term at the Embassy of Canada to Thailand, Bangkok which may arise in the 24 months following the completion of this recruitment process. If the selected candidate is already an active Locally-Engaged Staff (LES) employee, the eligibility list may also be used for assignments or acting appointments. When you submit your application, you must specify at least one type of employment tenure for which you are interested in being considered (e.g., indeterminate only) so that we may create applicable eligibility lists.
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