Program Assistant/ Support

Essential Qualifications
Education:
• Graduation from a recognized university with a Bachelor degree (essential for the Program Assistant position) OR an acceptable combination of post-secondary education, training and work experience related to the duties and specific areas of competence required by the position.
Languages:
• Fluency in the English language (written and oral). For details on English language proficiency testing, please see [protected info]
• Fluency in Vietnamese (reading, writing and speaking)
Experience:
• Minimum of 2 years of experience providing administrative support in an office environment working as part of a team (obtained in the last 5 years).
• Experience using computers in a networked environment and office software including Word, Excel and Outlook
Rated Qualifications
Knowledge:
• General office procedures and practices
• Computer software including email, word processing and spreadsheet programs
Abilities:
• Ability to communicate in English and Vietnamese effectively and clearly both orally and in writing
• Ability to set priorities, plan and organize work
• Ability to review information quickly and efficiently according to established criteria and to determine next actions required
• Ability to pay attention to details and concentrate in order to maintain a high degree of accuracy in data entry
• Ability to establish and maintain effective interpersonal relationships with clients, colleagues and supervisors
• Ability to adapt quickly to procedural and technological changes
Personal Suitability:
• Integrity
• Initiative
• Adaptability & Flexibility
• Team player
• Judgment
• Strong interpersonal skills for dealing with clients, colleagues and supervisors
Asset Qualifications
For further details, please see [protected info]
Conditions of Employment
• Legally permitted to work in Vietnam
• Willing and able to work overtime as required including evenings and weekends, often on short notice
• Willing and able to travel domestically and internationally as required
• Obtain and maintain the required level of security clearance from the Government of Canada. This involves, among other things, criminal record checks, credit checks and validation of qualifications.
• The appointment of the successful candidate will be conditional on a one (1) year probationary period.
How to apply & Selection procedure
Instructions on how to apply is available at the following website: [protected info]
Only applications received by email before the cut-off date and time and that comply with the instructions will be considered for screening.
Candidates screened in will be contacted for further assessment which may include: written test, oral test, or personal interview. Reference checks shall be conducted as a part of the hiring process.