• Provide advice, expertise and recommendations on issues related to Canadian interests;
• Draft reports on strategic policy, economic, policy and program issues aligned with Canadian priorities;
• Conducts complex research and analysis of trends and developments related to Canadian priorities in Northwest India;
• Establish and maintain a network of contacts and deepen relationships with local governments, partners, NGOs, experts, think tanks, and academics to support the activities of the Consulate General;
• Plan and implement advocacy initiatives;
• Provide substantive input in the Consulate General’s communication strategy.

    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.
•     University degree from a recognized university in a field related to the position, including but not limited to: political science, international relations or journalism.

•     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.
•     Communication for this process will be sent via email (no-reply@hiringplatform.ca or LES-E-Recruitment-DELHI@international.gc.ca). 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 Chandigarh and Bangalore 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-DELHI@international.gc.ca to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.
•     All elements of the Statement of Merit Criteria will be assessed over the course of the competition. Candidates will only be placed into a qualified pool if they meet all essential parts of the SOMC.
•     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 Chandigarh and Bangalore 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.