Salary: SGD28,179 per annum, 2 months bonus and benefits package as per Terms of Conditions of Employment for Locally-Engaged Staff in Singapore
Contract Type: Indeterminate (Full-time)
Term Details: This position is a Locally Engaged Staff position, subject to the Terms and Conditions of Employment for Locally Employed Staff in Singapore.
Job Function: General services
Classification: LE – G2
Location: Official Residence of the High Commissioner of Canada in Singapore
Number of Vacancies: 1
Closing date for application: 23 August, 2026 at 23:59 UTC/GMT +8:00
SUMMARY OF DUTIES
This position reports to the Executive Chef. The Housekeeping Attendant is responsible for providing housekeeping, hospitality and general support services at the Official Residence of the High Commissioner of Canada in Singapore.
The role is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness, presentation and readiness of the Official Residence. The incumbent supports official events and hospitality functions, assists with housekeeping and guest service duties, and contributes to the smooth day-to-day operation of the residence.
Key Responsibilities (including but not limited to)
- Housekeeping Services: Maintain the cleanliness, orderliness and presentation of the Official Residence, including laundry and linen care, and the care and upkeep of tableware, furnishings and other residence assets.
- Hospitality Support: Support official functions, receptions, meetings and other hospitality events, including event setup, food and beverage service, and assistance with event preparations.
- Guest Services: Provide courteous and professional assistance to guests and visitors at the Official Residence.
- Supplies and Inventory: Monitor and maintain housekeeping supplies, equipment and household inventories.
- Residence Operations: Support the day-to-day operation of the Official Residence, including coordinating purchases, deliveries and service providers as required.
- Maintenance and Safety: Identify and report maintenance issues and follow established health, safety and security procedures.
- General Support: Perform other related duties in support of the Official Residence and hospitality program.
AREA OF SELECTION
This position is open to all candidates. They must be legally authorized to work in Singapore at the time of appointment and for the duration of employment.
The Government of Canada is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from diverse sections of the community. Candidates will be considered on merit regardless of ethnic origin, religious belief, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability or other factor. 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
All essential qualifications will be assessed. Methods of assessments and screening of candidates may include but are not limited to: verification of credentials, resume and letters of presentation; interviews, exams and practical tests; presentations or other types of assessments.
Education
This position requires:
- Minimum GCE O Level or an acceptable combination or education, training and relevant work experience.
Note: Candidates will be required to provide proof of their education
Language
The Following languages and proficiency levels are required for this job. Candidates will be formally assessed or requested to provide proof of certification on these levels.
- An intermediate proficiency level (reading, writing, comprehension, and speaking) in English.
Experience
In order to perform the duties relevant to this job, the following experience is required.
- Currently working in Singapore with at least 2-3 years of local employment experience.
- Recent 2-3 years* of experience in housekeeping and hospitality support within residential, hotel, or similar service-oriented environments.
- Experience interacting with guests, clients or members of the public in a professional setting.
*Recent experience is defined as within the past 2-3 years.
Competencies
All competencies will be assessed. All competencies must be met prior to appointment.
- Technical Knowledge: Knowledge of housekeeping practices, cleaning techniques, workplace safety and hospitality support services.
- Analytical Thinking (Thinking Things Through) – Ability to identify issues and determine appropriate solutions or actions.
- Achieving Results (Focus on Quality and Detail) – Ability to consistently maintain high standards of cleanliness, presentation and accuracy while producing thorough and quality work.
- Fundamental Behaviours (Judgment and Discretion) – Ability to exercise sound judgement, tact and discretion in a residential and hospitality environment.
- Teamwork and Leadership (Working with Others and Horizontal Leadership) – Ability to work collaboratively and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues, guests and service providers.
- Communication and Relations (Oral Interaction) – Ability to communicate clearly, courteously and effectively with a variety of stakeholders.
*For more information on competencies: Competency Dictionary
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.
- Experience working in an Official Residence, Embassy, High Commission, Consulate, diplomatic mission or similar environment.
- Experience supporting official hospitality events, including high-level visits and formal receptions.
- Basic food preparation or food service experience.
- Proficiency (reading/writing/speaking) in French
- Basic computer skills, including MS Word and email.
OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Operational requirements will be assessed on a “meet/does not meet“ basis and can be used to determine right fit of a candidate for the position.
- Work hours per week: 40 hours.
- Hours of work: Monday-Friday: 09:00 to 18:00.
- Must be able to work paid overtime on short notice on occasion, including evenings and weekends, in support of official functions and hospitality events.
- Ability to perform physical duties, including lifting, carrying and moving supplies and equipment.
- The High Commission operates a schedule of public holidays according to a combination of Singaporean and Canadian dates, which means you will be required to work on certain Singaporean public holidays
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Conditions of employment must be met or complied with before being appointed to a particular position. They are to be maintained throughout the employment period.
- 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.
- Medical: pre-employment medical examination
Other conditions of employment:
- Candidates must provide their Singapore citizenship or Permanent Resident NRIC number with their application.
Benefits package:
- 5 day work week
- 18 to 22 days of annual leave based on years of service.
- Group medical insurance including hospitalization, GP, specialist and dental.
- Group term life and disability coverage
HOW TO APPLY
Follow the below instructions to ensure your application can be considered.
- 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). Only include information relevant to the vacancy as requested in the above job poster.
- You must clearly demonstrate in answering the screening questions how you meet the qualifications of the vacancy. You must provide concrete and detailed examples that clearly explain where, when, and how you gained the qualification in each question box. Global Affairs Canada cannot make any assumptions about your studies nor 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 (or may not) be used as a secondary source to validate the answers to the screening questions.
- Applications which do not include all 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 CSDPIP.Candidates-CandidatesetCandidats.PPSCIP@international.gc.ca prior to the closing date. Failure to do so will result in the application being rejected.
- *If you are in a partially or fully qualified pool for a similar position with our mission, please include the process number and all relevant details in your application.
IMPORTANT NOTES
Carefully review the following:
- Only applications submitted in one of the official languages of Canada will be accepted (English or French).
- 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.
- Please note that the High Commission of Canada in Singapore 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 CSDPIP.Candidates-CandidatesetCandidats.PPSCIP@international.gc.ca to request specialized accommodation (a modification made to the standard assessment conditions, allowing individuals with disabilities to demonstrate their abilities on an assessment by removing barriers related to their specific needs). 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 High Commission of Canada in Singapore, 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.
- The Government of Canada has established a multiple step salary scale as well as Terms and Conditions tailored to each country’s local labor environment. The Government of Canada does not negotiate salaries. Competitive benefits in line with local practices for each country are also provided in the gross compensation package.
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