Human Resources Officer

Summary of Duties:

Join Our Team as an HR (Recruitment) Officer!

Are you passionate about delivering recruitment services in an international environment? In this role, you will provide expert staffing support to Canadian Embassies, High Commissions, and Consulates across Africa, Europe and the Middle East, ensuring compliance with best practices in information management, HR procedures, Government of Canada Locally Engaged Staff (LES) employment regulations, and local labor laws. You will play a key role in ensuring the seamless delivery of essential staffing services while maintaining accurate data and statistics.

What You Will Do:

• Drive Recruitment Success – Advise and guide clients throughout the staffing process, from recruitment strategy development to assessment tool design and evaluation.
• Deliver Exceptional Client Service – Build strong relationships with clients, providing tailored staffing solutions and ensuring a seamless, professional recruitment experience.
• Interpret Policy & Ensure Compliance – Provide expert recommendations on policies, directives, and staffing standards to ensure compliance and efficiency.
• Support HR Planning – Contribute to business line planning by developing operational goals, policies, and solutions that align with organizational needs.
• Lead & Collaborate – Co-lead a team of 10 with employees in two locations, fostering a high-performing and collaborative work environment.

 

Area of Selection:

This position is open to internal and external candidates who have the right to reside and work in Germany, who meet all the essential requirements stated and whose applications are received by the closing date.

Please note that the Embassy of Canada to Germany 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. 

To ensure a fair and consistent process, applications will be assessed based on the information provided in the application form. CVs will be reviewed by the hiring manager only at the final selection stage. We encourage you to clearly highlight how you meet the essential requirements in the form, as this will determine whether your application will move forward in the process.

 

Education:

Candidates will be required to provide proof of the completion of their education.

• University degree (Bachelor’s or higher)
  OR
• A combination of education and experience. This must include:
  • Completion of a post-secondary certification of a minimum of one year OR successful completion of a minimum of three years of university studies.
    And
  • A minimum of five years of professional (work) experience in the following areas with no less than one year of experience in each area:
    • Interpreting and implementing the internal policies of an organization  
    • Providing advice and guidance in a client service environment
    • Working in Recruitment or Human Resources OR Supervising employees

 

Language:

• Advanced level of English (comprehension, written, spoken)

 

Experience:

• A minimum of two years of professional experience in interpreting and implementing the internal policies of an organization 
• A minimum of two years of professional experience providing advice and guidance in a client service environment
• Professional experience in human resources or recruitment 

 

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 recruitment practices and procedures

 

Competencies:

• Working with others and horizontal leadership
• Professional integrity and discretion
• Resilience and adaptability
• Client orientation
• Initiative and action-orientation

 

Abilities: 

• Effective interactive communication (oral and written)
• Ability to plan and organize workload in a fast-paced work environment
• Ability to think things through and to interpret and implement policy
• Digital literacy, i.e.: ability to learn, and work with various software platforms, including but not limited to MS 365 (SharePoint, Word, Excel, Outlook, Lists, AI tools).
• Ability to manage and supervise employees on-site and remotely

 

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.

• Valid Government of Canada security clearance
• Intermediate level or higher of French (comprehension, written, spoken) 
• Professional experience in a diplomatic mission, international organization or public service environment 
• A minimum of one year of professional experience in a supervisory role
• A minimum of two years of professional experience working in human resources or recruitment
  
  

Operational Requirements:

• Working hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday (7.5 hours per day)
• Occasional overtime may be required

 

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.

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-BRLIN@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 Germany 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.
• 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-BRLIN@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 and Consulates of Canada to Germany 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.