Maintenance Attendant; Events and Visits

Maintenance Attendant (Events and Visits)

and the job listing Expires on January 17, 2026

The Events and Visits Team of the Consulate General of Canada and Permanent Mission of Canada to the United Nations in New York is seeking to hire a Maintenance Attendant to join our busy and dynamic organization! This position will undertake hospitality & culinary duties including setup and cleaning before and after official events, preparation of light snacks and coffee service ensuring proper food management handling.

Occasional formal serving may be required. Cleaning duties include sanitizing public areas, pantries, working areas and equipment so they are maintained in a clean and orderly condition and occasional large scale cleaning projects. Setup duties such as lifting and movement of tables and chairs, administrative duties such as the purchasing, inventory and financial reconciliation of supplies.

This selection process is open to all applicants, who are residing and legally authorized to work in USA, who meet all the essential qualifications and whose applications are received by the closing date.

Please note that the Consulate General of Canada in New York does not sponsor work authorizations directly or indirectly.

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.

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.

This position requires:

• A Secondary/High School Diploma or an equivalent, such as GED.

Note:

Candidates will be required to provide proof of their education

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.

In order to perform the duties relevant to this job, the following experience is required.

• Experience in setup and cleaning duties before, during, and after events (e.g. meetings, conferences, lunches, etc.) in an office, restaurant, hospitality, or catering environment.
• Experience purchasing supplies and/or cleaning materials and/or maintaining inventories.
• Experience using email in a professional environment.

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

• Technical Knowledge of proper setup for a variety of hospitality types
• Organization and Coordination
• Focus on Quality and Detail
• Oral Interaction
• Working with Others and Horizontal Leadership

• Experience in fine dining service, either in a restaurant or diplomatic mission environment
• Occupational Health and Safety certification

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 of work for this position are in accordance with Locally-Engaged Staff regulations of 40 hours per week, starting at 8:00am.
• Overtime: Willingness to work overtime on short notice.
• Ability to lift materials up to 25 lbs

Conditions of employment must be met or complied with before being appointed to a particular position. They are to be maintained throughout…