Housekeeper Vacancy

 

Vacancy - Housekeeper

Official Accommodation, Ottawa

Our mission is to promote and protect abroad the values, interests and economic well-being of Ireland and its people. We do this under the political direction of our Ministers, through our staff at home and through our Embassy network abroad.

The Embassy of Ireland, Ottawa is seeking to recruit a Housekeeper for the Official Accommodation of the Ambassador. This is a full time position, subject to a probationary period and will start as soon as possible.

Roles and Responsibilities:

The precise range of duties will vary over time, but will include the following:

• Overall management of the Official Residence;
• Ensuring Official Residence facilities are in good working order;
• Answering door and telephone and managing messages;
• Day-to-day shopping and preparation of refreshments, as required, for guests;
• Maintenance, cleanliness and organisation of the Official Residence and grounds, including supervision of inventory;
• Upkeep of immediate external areas;
• Assisting with coordination and management of Mission external event managers/external caterers/movers for specialised or larger-scale events as relevant;
• Set-up, organisation, serving, and tidy-up of events;
• Coordination and liaison on all issues related to the general upkeep and functioning of the Official Residence;
• Protocol and guest services;
• Liaison with all contractors, local authorities, security services etc in relation to all aspects of compliance, maintenance, health and safety, services etc; and
• Other duties as required from time to time and directed by the Ambassador and Deputy Head of Mission as necessary.

Essential Requirements candidates must be able to demonstrate:

• Candidates should have previous professional experience of managing accommodation, preferably in a diplomatic setting including event management;
• Candidates must have a high level of spoken English;
• Candidates must have previous professional experience in Cooking and catering and provide relevant skills and/or qualifications;
• Candidates must have basic ICT skills including Microsoft Outlook and Word Processing;
• A strong work ethic and commitment to the role;
• Ability to work within a team.

Terms and conditions of employment:

• The successful candidates will be hired on a permanent contractual basis;
• Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week, with standard office hours from 8.30am to 4.30pm;
• The salary will be $48,672.91 per annum, paid locally on a fortnightly basis. Salaries are paid direct to a bank account, therefore, the successful candidate must have a bank account;
• The position will require regular out of hours work in the evening/at weekend and will be agreed in advance.

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How to apply

Selection Process:

• Depending on the number of applications received, a short-listing of candidates to be called for interview may be undertaken based on the Essential/Key Requirements above;
• A skills test may form part of the interview process;
• A second round interview may form part of the interview process;
• Candidates must have a legal right to live and work in Canada.

General Data Protection Regulation:

All personal information received will be kept in line with GDPR guidelines.

Security Clearance for Local Staff

Police security clearance will be sought in respect of individuals who come under consideration for appointment. Enquiries may also be made with the police force of any country in which the applicant under consideration for appointment resided. If unsuccessful, this information will be destroyed. If the applicant subsequently comes under consideration for another position, they will be required to supply this information again.

Please note that canvassing will disqualify applicants.

The Embassy of Ireland, Ottawa is committed to a policy of Equal Opportunity.

 

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