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The British High Commission in Ottawa seeks a Corporate Services Officer for the Estates team. This role focuses on facilities management, providing a safe and sustainable environment for staff, and involves managing projects, stakeholder communications, finance, and procurement responsibilities. Candidates should have relevant qualifications, experience in similar roles, and strong organizational skills. Successful applicants will enjoy a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including flexible working conditions.
The British Government is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer. We value difference, promote equality and challenge discrimination, enhancing our organisational capability. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law. We promote family-friendly flexible working opportunities, where operational and security needs allow. The FCDO operates an agile workforce and to facilitate this, you may be required to undertake other duties from time to time, as we may reasonably require. Job Category Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Operations and Corporate Services) Job Subcategory Corporate Services Support Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities)
The Corporate Services Team provides a wide range of services to both UK based and locally engaged staff. It is responsible for the efficient running of the Canada Network and provides all the support services needed for its day-to-day operation. The Canada Network is comprised of the British High Commission in Ottawa and Consulate Generals in Toronto, Montreal, Calgary and Vancouver.
The Estates team is responsible for the day to day management and running of the UK’s estate in Canada including all maintenance, repair or servicing of existing residential and commercial buildings, including their components and equipment. Ensuring compliance with policy and guidelines on Estate standards, implementing Estates Operations maintenance projects and ensuring fixed and variable maintenance work is carried out.
The Corporate Services Officer, Estates (CSO-E) will focus primarily on, facilities management, accommodation services, and project management but can also expect duties in other corporate services functions such as finance, procurement and contract management.
We are looking for a highly motivated and customer-oriented individual to help grow our estates service and support its smooth running, as well as providing administrative support to an increasingly busy team. You will need to be flexible, able to multi-task, and respond to changing priorities.
Estates Maintenance, Accommodations and Furnishings (65%)
Finance & Procurement (20%)
Other (15%)
Essential qualifications, skills and experience
Desirable qualifications,skills and experience
Required behaviours Communicating and Influencing, Making Effective Decisions, Managing a Quality Service Application deadline 13 July 2025 Grade Administrative Officer (AO) Type of Position Permanent Working hours per week 37.5 Region Americas, Caribbean & Overseas Territories Country / Territory Canada Location (City) Ottawa Type of Post British High Commission Number of vacancies 1 Salary Currency CAD Salary $4,962.25 gross per month Start Date 1 September 2025 Other benefits and conditions of employment
Applicants must have the legal status to live and work in Canada at time of application .
Successful candidate is expected to be office based for their training period, following which there will be the possibility of working from home up to a maximum of 40% per week when realistic to do so and in agreement with line manager. Core Hours are Monday - Friday 08 : 00 – 16 : 00.
Appointable candidates who were unsuccessful may be placed on a ‘reserve list’. If during the reserve period of 12months the same or a largely similar role becomes available, that role may be offered to the second or subsequent candidate.
Please note, the salary is non-negotiable.
The British Embassy Network offers a strong benefits package. This package includes generous vacation and leave time, flexible working patterns, and enriching learning and development opportunities. Full on the job training as well as access to a wide range of FCDO learning opportunities