Anticipatory - Housekeeping Attendant

Summary of Duties:

Under the supervision of the Official Residence's supervisor, the Official Residence Cleaner is responsible for the maintenance, cleaning and upkeep of the Official Residence which includes: 

1. Ensuring that representative areas are maintained in a high state of tidiness and cleanliness in accordance with an established cleaning schedule.

2. Monitoring and recommending purchase of cleaning supplies and equipment, or professional service/repair.

3. Assisting with hospitality and event duties. This includes ensuring cleanliness of the premises, welcoming guests, preparing set-ups for official events, receptions, and meetings, and serving food and beverages.

4. Provides advice and guidance to cleaners on how to perform various cleaning tasks and on safety measures related to proper material handling and tool and equipment use.

5. Liaises with contractors and local suppliers to order supplies and to conduct errands for the Official Residence.

6. May be required to supervise the work of cleaners by coordinating work schedules and assigning cleaning and housekeeping tasks based on priorities.

Area of Selection:

This position is open to candidates who have the right to reside and work in Egypt as an employee on a permanent basis as well as to all employees of the mission occupying an indeterminate or determined position and to employees hired with a temporary contract, who have all the essential qualifications and whose applications are received before the closing date.

The purpose of this competition is to create a pool of qualified candidates.

Please note that the Embassy of Canada to Egypt 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.

• Completion of high school education

OR 
An acceptable combination of education and with at least five (5) additional years (of the years of experience required for the position) related to the duties and specific areas of competence required by the position.  

Language:

• Proficiency in Arabic (reading, speaking).
• Basic communication in English (speaking).
  
  

Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years recent experience (within the past 5 years) working as a full time cleaner.  
  
  
  

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 safety measures in the use of chemicals and cleaning protocols and best practices;
• Knowledge of laundry and ironing rules;
• Knowledge of protocol and etiquette (being courteous, discreet and comfortable with high-level personalities VIP, minister, CEO etc.);
• Knowledge of setting up tables;
• Knowledge of the use of household appliances.

Competencies:

• Attention to detail;
• Judgement and discretion;
• Communication skills.

Abilities: 

• Ability to follow instructions;
• Ability and willingness to work at heights, work on ladders and to lift cleaning equipment.
  
  
  

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.

• Previous experience in a similar position for a corporate organization, foreign mission or other government office or international organization;
• Training certificate/diploma in the hospitality and / or housekeeping fields.

 

Operational Requirements:

• Ability and willingness to work overtime, periodic evenings or weekends.
• Ability and willingness to work at heights, work on ladders and to lift cleaning equipment.
• Ability and willingness to wear provided personal protective equipment (PPE) and work with chemicals.
  
  
  

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.

- Other conditions of employment: Medical exam.

 

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-BREU@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 Embassy of Canada to Egypt 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-BREU@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 Embassy of Canada to Egypt 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.