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Registrant FAQs

Who can register with CANADEM?

Registration is open to applicants of all nationalities.

CANADEM registrants typically have several of the following attributes:
  • At least 5 years of work experience
  • Relevant university degree
  • Previous international experience or domestic experience that can be easily transferred in an international context
  • Experience working or volunteering with NGOs, government or UN agencies
  • Good language skills: usually English and frequently a second UN language
  • Exceptional  inter-personal skills
  • Cultural and gender sensitivity
  • Ability to think quickly and adapt to new situations
  • Ability to live and work in difficult conditions

Under what circumstances does CANADEM release my resume and contact information?

CANADEM will not release any of your personal details without your express written permission. For every position that we recommend you for, you must authorize us each time to disclose your resumé and contact details. It's worth mentioning that our procedures are fully confidential and not subject to access to information.

How does CANADEM short-list registrants for a job posting?

CANADEM uses a registrant's skills list and resume to determine whether an individual is the ideal match for a position. When an agency contacts us, we search our roster of 15 000+ experts for candidates whose skills, knowledge and experience best meet the posting requirements. Although CANADEM registrants all have valuable skills and work experience, with such a large roster, competition can be quite strong. Candidates that best match the job requirements are contacted individually by email to determine their interest and availability.

Am I notified before my name is put forward to an organization as a candidate?

Yes. Registrants' resumes are submitted only with their permission. If a registrant's profile matches an agency request or need, CANADEM will first contact the registrant with a Call for an Expression of Interest. Registrants are under no obligation to have their candidacy forwarded to the recruiting agency and refusal to do so will not adversely affect their standing in the roster.

How does CANADEM send out vacancy notices?

CANADEM usually contacts registrants who meet the requirements of a position by email. In some cases ,the time frame is extremely short and we will contact registrants directly by telephone. For this reason, it is imperative that registrants keep their email address and phone number up to date. Many vacancies are also posted on CANADEM's Jobpostings webpage.

How do I register with CANADEM?

Simply fill out the online application form. The application form takes roughly 30-40 minutes to complete.Once submitted, your application will be screened to see if you meet CANADEM’s Roster requirements. Those selected for the Roster will be emailed a Welcome Package within 2-4 weeks providing more information specifically for registrants.

Why haven't I received a posting from CANADEM in some time?

If a registrant has not received a vacancy notice from CANADEM in some time, it is likely because there has not been a request for their specific qualifications. Continue to check our jobpostings for potential matches to your skills and experience.

Am I notified before my name is put forward to an organization as a candidate?

Yes. Registrants' resumes are submitted only with their permission. If a registrant's profile matches an agency request or need, CANADEM will first contact the registrant with a Call for an Expression of Interest. Registrants are under no obligation to have their candidacy forwarded to the recruiting agency and such a refusal will not adversely affect theirs status as registrants.

If I receive a job offer after CANADEM has put my name forward, can I refuse it?

In order to maintain our credibility with requesting agencies, we encourage registrants to accept employment offers made to them.  Registrants should carefully consider a vacancy before responding affirmatively. If a registrant refuses without good reason more than two positions offered to them after they have clearly indicated they are interested and available for a position, they will be removed from the Roster.

Do I need to be screened to be considered for posts?

Yes, all applicants are pre-screened upon registration. Once you have successfully registered with CANADEM, you are automatically considered for most positions. Some positions with the UN & the OSCE, particularly government secondments, require more thorough screening. We will contact you if advanced screening is required.

What does CANADEM expect from me once I am registered?

It is important to keep your file updated with your current email address, field location, resume, and any upgrades to your language abilities. As a CANADEM registrant, you are required to notify us if a hiring agency contacts or hires you after we have submitted your name for a position.

How do I update my CV and other documents with CANADEM?

You can update your CANADEM profile, (e.g. your résumé, field location, contact information or additions to your skills list), at update your profile.

How does CANADEM send out vacancy notices?

CANADEM usually contacts registrants who meet the requirements of a position by email.  In some cases ,the time frame is extremely short and we will contact registrants directly by telephone.  For this reason, it is imperative that registrants keep their email address and phone number up to date.  Many vacancies are also posted on CANADEM's Jobpostings webpage.

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    <strong>CANADEM</strong> registrants typically have:                        
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        <li style="margin-top: 5px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 5px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 35px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 26px; background-image: url(templates/yoo_mellow/images/typography/list_checkbox.png); background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-position: 0px 0px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat;">Good language skills: usually English and frequently a second UN language</li>
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        <li style="margin-top: 5px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 5px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 35px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 26px; background-image: url('/home/templates/yoo_mellow/images/typography/list_checkbox.png'); background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-position: 0px 0px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat;">Ability to live and work in difficult conditions</li>
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<h3>How do I register with CANADEM?</h3>
<p><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Simply fill out the <a href="index.php?option=com_content&amp;view=article&amp;id=238&amp;Itemid=358">online application form</a>. The application          form takes roughly 30-40 minutes to complete.Once          submitted, your application will be screened to see if          you meet <span style="color: #b22d35;"><strong>CANADEM</strong></span>’s Roster requirements. Those selected          for the Roster will be emailed a Welcome Package within          2-4 weeks providing more information specifically for          registrants.</span></span></p>
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    <h3>How does CANADEM short-list registrants         for a job posting?</h3>
    <p><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="color: #b22d35;"><strong>CANADEM </strong></span>uses a registrant's skills list and resume to determine          whether an individual is the ideal match for a position.          When an agency contacts us, we search our roster          of 13,500+ experts for candidates whose skills, knowledge          and experience best meet the posting requirements.          Although <strong><span style="color: #b22d35;">CANADEM </span></strong>registrants all have valuable skills and          work experience, with such a large roster, competition          can be quite strong. Candidates that best match the job          requirements are contacted individually by email to          determine their interest and availability. </span></span>CANADEM Although CANADEM registrants all have valuable skills and work experience, with such a large roster, competition can be quite strong. Candidates that best match the job requirements are contacted individually by email to determine their interest and availability.</p>
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    <h3>Why haven't I received a posting from          CANADEM in some time?</h3>
    <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="color: #000000;">If a registrant has not received a vacancy notice from </span><span style="color: #b22d35;"><strong>CANADEM <span style="color: #000000;"> </span></strong></span><span style="color: #000000;">in some time, it is likely because there has not been          a request for their specific qualifications. Continue          to check our</span><span style="color: #000000;"> <a href="index.php?option=com_content&amp;view=article&amp;id=125:view-jobs&amp;catid=50">jobpostings </a>for potential matches          to your skills and experience.</span></span></p>
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    <h3>Am I notified before my name is put          forward to an organization          as a candidate?</h3>
    <p><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Yes</strong>. Registrants' resumes are submitted only with their          permission. If a registrant's profile matches an          agency request or need, <span style="color: #b22d35;"><strong>CANADEM </strong></span>will first contact          the registrant with a Call for an Expression of          Interest. Registrants are under no obligation to have          their candidacy forwarded to the recruiting agency          and such a refusal will not adversely affect theirs          status as registrants.</span></span></p>
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    <h3>If I receive a job offer after CANADEM          has put my name forward, can I          refuse it?</h3>
    <p><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">In order to maintain our credibility with requesting agencies,          we encourage registrants to accept employment offers          made to them.&nbsp; Registrants should carefully consider          a vacancy before responding affirmatively. If a registrant          refuses without good reason more than two positions offered to them after they have clearly indicated they          are interested and available for a position, they will          be removed from the Roster.</span></span></p>
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    <h3>Do I need to be screened to be          considered for posts?</h3>
    <p><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Yes, all applicants are pre-screened upon registration. Once          you have successfully registered with <span style="color: #b22d35;"><strong>CANADEM</strong></span>, you are          automatically considered for most positions. Some          positions with the UN &amp; the OSCE, particularly          government secondments, require more thorough screening. We will contact you if advanced screening is          required.</span></span></p>
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    <h3>What does CANADEM expect from me          once I am registered?</h3>
    <p><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">It is important to keep your file updated with your current          email address, field location, resume, and any upgrades          to your language abilities. As a <span style="color: #b22d35;"><strong>CANADEM </strong></span>registrant,          you are required to notify<span style="color: #000000;"> </span><span style="color: #b22d35;"><span style="color: #000000;">us</span><strong> </strong></span>if a hiring agency          contacts or hires you after we have submitted your          name for a position.</span></span></p>
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    <h3>How do I update my CV and other          documents with CANADEM?</h3>
    <p><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">You can update your <span style="color: #b22d35;"><strong>CANADEM </strong></span>profile, (e.g. your résumé, field          location, contact information or additions to your          skills list), at<a href="en/roster/applicants-and-registrants/update-your-profile.html"> update your profile</a>. <br /></span></span></p>
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    <h3>How does CANADEM send out          vacancy notices?</h3>
    <p><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="color: #b22d35;"><strong>CANADEM </strong></span>usually contacts registrants who meet the requirements          of a position by email.&nbsp; In some cases ,the time          frame is extremely short and we will contact          registrants directly by telephone.&nbsp; For this reason,          it is imperative that registrants keep their          email address and phone number up to date.&nbsp; Many          vacancies are also posted on <span style="color: #b22d35;"><strong>CANADEM</strong></span>'s <a href="index.php?option=com_jobpostings">Jobpostings webpage</a>.</span></span></p>
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Agency FAQs

How much does it cost to post a job?

Price: $199 for up to 4 weeks. Your first posting is free!!

How do I post a job?

To post a job, create a job-posting account with us. This will enable you to post jobs yourself and archive previously posted positions. Your first posting is free!

You can also post a job by sending the position vacancy to jobpostings@canadem.ca.

Can I edit my jobs after I post them?

Yes! You have 5 days from the time you post a position to edit your posting. Simply log into your account and click on the position you wish to edit. 

What makes CANADEM’s services unique?

CANADEM is staffed by professionals with extensive experience in the international field. Unlike generalist agencies, CANADEM staff bring to their work unparalleled background knowledge and expertise. They hold advanced degrees directly relevant to your line of work, and many have field experience in international settings. Having been there, they know the type of personnel that you require and how to recognize them.

How do I submit a personnel request?

Simply complete the on-line candidate request form. Make sure to include the position title, location, deadline, start date, and salary range.

How much does it cost to submit a personnel request?

There is no fee for submitting a personnel request. You only pay for the candidates that you want to shortlist. When we make a candidate submission, we send you veiled resumés – that is, resumés that don’t contain any contact information. If you’re interested in any of the candidates, simply let us know and we’ll release their contact information. The one-time fee for releasing contact information is $999 per candidates.

If I don’t choose any candidates, will I still need to pay?

No! CANADEM’s services are risk-free. If you are unsatisfied with the short-listed veiled resumés that we provide for you, there is absolutely no charge to decline them. We will of course propose to pursue our research for the perfect candidate(s) that will meet your requirements.

Do you have special offers for prospective clients?

Yes! First-time clients are eligible for one free job posting on the CANADEM website.

Do you offer job posting packages or bulk specials?

We currently do not offer job posting packages.  At $199 per posting, CANADEM is amongst the most affordable of job listing services for international development organizations.e.

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