AVANOS BELEDİYESİ

Senior Driver
Selection Process Nº: 175659-6
Salary: 16,972 USD gross per annum
Contract Type: Indeterminate (Full-time)
Term Details: This position is a Locally Engaged Staff position, subject to the Terms and Conditions of Employment for LES in Türkiye
Job Function: General Services
Classification: LE-G3
Location: Embassy of Canada to Türkiye in Ankara
Number of Vacancies: 1
Closing date for application: 6 May, 2024 at 23:59 UTC/GMT +3:00

Summary of Duties:

Under the general supervision of the Common Services Officer (CSO), provides confidential driving services by ensuring the highest level of safety and security while driving and by following all required local and safe driving regulations and practices; courier and logistics services; delivery and errand services to all mission programs; takes care of vehicle maintenance; provides basic administrative support services to the mission following established mission and Global Affairs Canada (GAC) policies, completes other tasks if needed.

Area of Selection:

This position is open to individuals who are legally authorized to work in Türkiye who meet all the essential qualifications and whose applications are received before or on the closing date. 

Please note that the Embassy of Canada to Turkey 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 based on merit. 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.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates will initially be screened against the Essential Qualifications relating to education, language* and experience.

Candidates must clearly demonstrate when applying to the position how they meet each of these essential qualifications.

*Language will be assessed further during the process. 

Education:

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

• Completed secondary school

Language:

• Fluency in English (oral, written, comprehension)
• Fluency in Turkish (oral, written, comprehension)

Experience:

• Have at least three recent* years of experience as a professional driver (e.g., taxi, tourism company, limousine, bus) in the city of Ankara and its surroundings.
• At least 1 year recent* experience in general office support/running errands and/or of delivering courier and logistics services.

 *Recent is defined as within the past 5 years.  

RATED REQUIREMENTS

The Rated Requirements are part of the essential qualifications and are relating to knowledge, abilities and competencies. Methods of assessment for rated requirements may include, but are not limited to, a written examination, an oral interview (online pre-recorded/live or in-person), role-play, practical tests, presentations and/or psychometric assessment.

Knowledge:

• Extensive knowledge of Ankara and its surroundings
• Knowledge of local driving regulations and road safety in Türkiye
• Knowledge of vehicle maintenance
• Knowledge of navigation tools, devices/applications

Competencies:

• Customer service 
• Able to work under pressure according to deadlines
• Teamwork
• Discretion
• Judgment
• Planning
• Personal Integrity

Abilities: 

• Able to use the internet and Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel)

Asset Qualifications:

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

• Similar/Previous experience working for an Embassy/Consulate or an international organization
• Experience driving armored vehicles
• Experience dealing with VIPs/ dignitaries
• Knowledge of the French language (spoken)
• Able to provide basic IT assistance
• Experience performing light property maintenance tasks, and knowledge how to use a drill and other tools

Organizational Needs: 

This process will be used to create a pool of candidates for similar positions either full time or part time and indeterminate, term or emergency.

Operational Requirements:

• Normal hours of work will be 45 per week
• Extensive overtime to perform duties outside normal working hours, at short notice, may be required. (i.e., evenings, statutory holidays, and weekends / in emergency situations)
• Travel (Outside of Ankara, around Türkiye) may be required
• Physical capacity to stand and move for long periods of time, bend, and crawl as necessary and to lift heavy loads up to 25 kgs
• Able to provide office/hospitality services to support mission programs
• The employee will be required to undergo special training to drive an armored vehicle to ensure the safety of authorized mission personnel in high-risk locations

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 covering the entire employment period.

- Other conditions of employment:

• Health screening: Applicants must meet the requirements of a medical examination which will be a condition prior to appointment.
• Citizenship Disclosure: The successful candidate must disclose to the Embassy if they hold Canadian Citizenship before being employed at the Embassy or if they obtain the Canadian Citizenship at any time during their employment with the Embassy (Please note that Canadian citizens/residents and Canadian dual nationals may be subject to Canadian income tax deductions).
• Driver’s License: Applicants must be in possession of a valid Turkish driver’s license and have a clean driver’s license record.

How to Apply

• You must submit your application using the "Apply online" function. Only applications submitted via VidCruiter will be considered, unless a valid reason is presented and accepted prior to the closing date.
• Do not include personal data such as; age, date of birth, gender, marital status, family status, religion or a picture in your application form, CV nor cover letter (as required). Please only include information relevant to the vacancy as requested in the job poster.
• You must clearly demonstrate in answering the screening questions how you meet the education and experience factors listed in the essential and asset qualifications. You must provide specific examples to demonstrate clearly how you meet the qualifications. Global Affairs Canada cannot make any assumptions about your studies nor experience. Simply saying you have the required qualifications or listing your current duties will not be sufficient. Instead, you must provide concrete and detailed examples that clearly explain where, when, and how you gained the experience. No additional information will be sought beyond what you submit in your online application.
• Candidates may be required to upload a CV and/or a cover letter in English or French. These documents may be used as a secondary source to validate the answers to the screening questions.
• Applications which do not include all of the requested documents or information and/or which are not received by the closing date will be rejected.
• Candidates who are unable to submit their application due to technical difficulties must report these to LES-E-Recruitment-LDN@international.gc.ca prior to the closing date. Failure to do so will result in the application being rejected.

Important Notes

• Only applications submitted in one of the official languages of Canada will be accepted (English or French).
• The language requirement for this position is identified under the essential qualifications (language). In consequence, the assessment process for this vacancy will be conducted in English.
• 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 who succeeded all of the assessments.
• Please note that the Embassy of Canada to Turkey 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.
• As recently announced by the Government of Canada, the Policy for Mandatory Vaccination: Canada and the Mission Network is suspended as of June 20, 2022. The Government of Canada will continue to assess the need for additional public health measures, including the possible reintroduction of a vaccination mandate at a later date.
• 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 LES-E-Recruitment-LDN@international.gc.ca to request specialized accommodation. 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 Embassy of Canada to Turkey 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.