Program Assistants, Corporate Services Delivery Point (CSDP) - Finance, LES HR, Contracting and Procurement

International Partnership; New Delhi; On-site; INR 761,000 - 931,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13th month bonus

Job summary

The High Commission of Canada to India, New Delhi, is seeking Program Assistants for the Corporate Services Delivery Point (CSDP) covering Finance, LES HR, and Contracting & Procurement. The roles require English proficiency and a relevant degree, with strong MS Office skills and client-service experience.

Location is New Delhi, India. Positions are Locally Engaged Staff with standard hours and conditional security checks. Closing date is 8 November 2026, 23:59 UTC+5:30.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university.
• Experience: minimum 2 years in a client service role.
• Proficiency with computer applications, incl. MS Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational services in finance, LES HR, contracting & procurement for missions.
• Support client missions with staffing, recruitment, and HR advisory services.
• Assist in managing procurement transactions and contracting guidance.

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Client service

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Financial Administration System (FAS)

Job description

Program Assistants, Corporate Services Delivery Point (CSDP) - Finance, LES HR, Contracting and Procurement

Selection Process Nº: 255117-6

Salary: INR 846,004 per annum (non-negotiable); 13th month bonus (equal to one month salary).

Term Details: This position is a Locally Engaged Staff position, subject to the Terms and Conditions of Employment for LES in India.

Job Function: Administrative

Classification: LE - A2

Location: the High Commission of Canada to India, New Delhi

Number of Vacancies: Multiple positions in Finance, LES HR, Contracting and Procurement

Closing date for application: 8 November, 2026 at 23:59 UTC/GMT +5:30

Corporate Service Delivery Points (CSDPs) provide operational services in finance, human resources for locally engaged staff (LES HR), and contracting& procurement to all missions in their respective regions of the world. Within the mission's financial, LES HR and contracting & procurement authorities, the CSDPs’ services are as follows:

• Finance: performing accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions, entering financial data into the Financial Administration System (FAS), completing bank reconciliations, providing financial advice and guidance including resolving issues regarding non-routine transactions, and banking;
• LES HR: delivering staffing & classification services, advice and support to client missions, adhering to departmental procedures in order to ensure a standardized and consistent approach throughout the network; and
• Contracting and Procurement:providing procurement transactions and support to client mission staff and management (under the lowest international Trade Agreement threshold signed by Canada with the other countries), providing contracting advice and guidance including issue resolution regarding non-routine transactions, overseeing the Regional Contract Review Board, and creating purchase orders (POs)/entering contracts into the FAS.
  

This position requires:

* Candidates will be required to provide proof of the completion of their education.

• Bachelor's degree from a recognized university.

Language

The following languages and proficiency level are required for this job.

• An advanced 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:

• Significant* experience with computer applications, including Microsoft Office Suite.
• A minimum of 2 years recent ** experience in a client service position catering to internal or external clients.

*Significant is defined as having the breadth, experience, and knowledge to use shortcuts, formulas, and many other various tools within the suite of programs.

***Recent is defined within the last five (5) years.

All competencies will be assessed. All competencies must be met prior to appointment.

• Technical: Knowledge of and ability to work with computer software (e.g. email spreadsheets, word processing, internet search)
• Analytical Thinking (Thinking Things Through)
• Achieving Results (Focus on Quality and Detail)
• Communication and Relations (Written Communication)
• Achieving Results (Initiative and Action Orientation)
• Teamwork and Leadership (Working with Others and Horizontal Leadership)

Preference may be given to candidates who meet the Asset Qualifications. Where applicable, candidates must clearly demonstrate how they meet any asset qualifications

• Financial administration including but not limited to: accounting, invoicing, accounts payable/receivable, or financial reporting;
• Human resources administration, including staffing, recruitment, and/or HR admin and advisory support;
• Experience working in a diplomatic mission or international organization.
• Resilience and Adaptability
• Judgement and Discretion

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.

• Hours of Work: Normal hours of work for this position are in accordance with Locally-Engaged Staff regulations of 37.5 hours per week.
• Overtime: Willingness to work overtime occasionally on short notice (i.e., evenings and weekends).

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Conditions of employment must be met or complied with before being appointed to a particular position and are to be maintained throughout the employment while being the incumbent of this position.

• 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.
• Meet the employer's medical requirements by undergoing a medical evaluation by a physician.

IMPORTANT NOTES

Carefully review the following:

• Please note that the High Commission of Canada to India, in New Delhi does not sponsor work authorizations directly or indirectly.
• 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 to India, in New Delhi 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 [e-mail] to request specialized accommodation(a modification made to the standard assessment conditions, allowing individuals with disabilities to demonstrate their abilities on an exam 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 to India, 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.