The following section includes CANADEM resources for registrants, and helpful documentation to professionals and CANADEM registrants interested in employment opportunities with our United Nations Partners (UN resources). Also included are Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) specific to our partner agencies and to our registrants.
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Referee Questionnaire Form - English
Referee Questionnaire Form - French
By completing this level of screening, Registrants increase their chances of selection by international agencies as this allow us to make stronger recommendations on their behalf. Please give these to two former colleagues, one of whom must be a former supervisor, and have them return the forms directly to us.Important: Learn how to build an effective resume for UN and other international job applications.
Police Resume Writing Guidelines
Important: How to build an effective Police resume to increase chances of selection for job applications. - UN Resources
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Also known as a "Personal History Form," this is a comprehensive and standardized job application for UN positions.
UN Basic Security in the Field
UN Advanced Security in the Field Required courses for UN field work and for CANADEM RAP-Fund secondments.After completion, please save your certificates as a PDF. file. You will be required to submit them to CANADEM for various positions and all RAP Fund secondments. Online application system used by the United Nations Agencies to recruit experts. - Agencies FAQs
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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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Who can register with CANADEM?
Registration is open to applicants of all nationalities.
CANADEM registrants typically have:- At least 5 years of work experience in their area of expertise
- Relevant university degree
- Previous international experience
- 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
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.
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 13,500+ 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.
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.