Canadian Defence Attaché Programme Assistant

Job Title:Canadian Defence Attaché Programme Assistant
Salary:Starting gross salary of 85,443 TL per annum
Vacancy type:Term/Indeterminate
Term Details:Canadian Defence Attaché Programme Assistant - This position is a LES (Locally Engaged Staff) position, subject to the Terms and Conditions of Employment for LES in Turkey.
Level: Assistant
Classification:LE-06
Location:Ankara, Turkey
Closing date for applications:02-07-2018 At midnight UTC+1 / GMT+1

Summary of position:Under the general supervision of the Canadian Defense Attaché Administration Assistant (CDA AA), the Canadian Defense Attaché Office CDAO Program Assistant (CDA PA) will perform and provide open source research, analysis, defense and security report writing, translation services and a variety of Defense administrative support functions. CDA PA will maintain regional Defense and security situational awareness of the accredited countries. CDA PA will liaise with the National Defense Headquarters, host and accredited nations representative of the Defense Department, Defense Industries, Defense Intelligence and Security Organizations. The CDA PA will also liaise with representatives from Canadian missions in or responsible for countries of accreditation concerning the Canadian Armed Forces Defense Military Training and Cooperation Program.
Essential qualifications:Candidates will initially be screened against the Essential Qualifications relating to education, experience and language. Candidates must clearly demonstrate in their cover letter and CV how they meet each of these essential qualifications.

Education:
• Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university

Language:
• Proficiency in English written and oral)
• Proficiency in Turkish (written and oral)

Experience:
• Minimum of 2 years of recent* work experience in research and analysis in the field of security, defense, geo-political affairs or similar fields.

*recent is defined as within the last 5 years

Rated Requirements
The Rated Requirements relating to knowledge, abilities and competencies will also be assessed. Methods of assessment may include, but are not limited to, a written examination, an oral interview, role-play, practical tests, presentations and/or psychometric assessment.

Knowledge:
• Knowledge of the Turkish Defense, security and political military environments
• Knowledge of the Political Military environment of the surrounding neighbors, Georgia, Turkmenistan, and Azerbaijan
• Knowledge of the Political Military, Defence and Security relationship between Turkey, Syria, and Iraq

Abilities/ Competencies:
• Ability to provide research, defence and security analysis, written reports and briefings in support of the CDAO
• Ability to provide translations services both written and verbal in English and Turkish
• Ability to write effective business correspondence in English and Turkish
• Ability to communicate effectively in English and Turkish, orally and in writing;
• Ability to manage time in order to arrange workflow and meet deadlines
• Excellent computer skills including MS Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel
• Familiarity with the use of databases, social media and the internet
• Adaptability and flexibility
• Effective interactive communication
• Focus on quality and details
• Initiative
• Self-confidence
• Teamwork

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 in their cover letter and CV.

Language:
• Proficiency in Azeri (written and oral)
• Proficiency in Georgian (written and oral)
• Proficiency in Turkmen (written and oral)

Experiences:
• Experience working in an office environment in defence support or defence program assistant capacity
• Defence-specific experience
• Experience in interacting with Turkish government agencies including TSK, TGS and MFA
• Experience in financial administration

Organizational Needs:
Operational Requirements:• Willingness to work overtime (compensated).
• Willingness to undergo training
• Annual leave may be restricted due to operational needs
• Adhere to Canada's Code on Values & Ethics.
• Hours of Work: 37.5 hours per week, 5 days a week

Condition(s) of Employment:• The appointment of the successful candidate is conditional on a successful Reliability Status (RS) check. To conduct this RS, the following will be verified:
o Criminal record check;
o National ID, and professional and educational certificates;
o Credit background check;
o Reference check.
• Please note that RS must be maintained throughout your employment at the Embassy of Canada, as failure to do so will result in dismissal.
• Copies of diplomas must be provided at the interview stage.

Area of Selection: This position is open to individuals who are legally authorized to work in Turkey, and to employees occupying an indeterminate or term position at the Embassy of Canada to Turkey in Ankara and the Consulate General of Canada in Istanbul, who meet all of the essential qualifications and whose applications are received on or by the closing date. Please note that the Embassy of Canada to Ankara and the Consulate General in Istanbul 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 any other irrelevant factor.
Important Notes:How to apply
• Please follow the link *include link when poster is live* and complete the online application form.
• Candidates are also required to upload a cover letter and CV in English or French. Applications which do not include all of the requested documents or information will be rejected.
• Candidates must demonstrate concisely in their cover letter how they meet the essential and asset qualifications. It is recommended that candidates structure their cover letter based on the sections outlined in the Essential Qualifications and in the Asset Qualifications (where applicable) in order to best demonstrate how these are met
• Only applications submitted in one of the official languages of Canada will be accepted (English or French). Candidates are entitled to participate in the recruitment process in the official language of their choice and to indicate their preferred official language in their application.
• 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 who apply to this vacancy should include an email address that accepts email from unknown users and regularly check their email, including spam folder.
• Candidates selected at the screening stage will be invited for further assessment. Methods of assessment may include, but are not limited to, a written examination, an oral interview, role-play, practical tests, presentations and/or psychometric assessment.
• Reference checks will be sought for candidates that reach interview stage and may form part of the selection process.
• Salaries at Embassy of Canada are established and revised based on a mid-market employer‎ policy.
• Gross salaries are paid to the employees who are in turn responsible to pay their income taxes to the Turkish Government at the end of the fiscal year.
• Please note that the Embassy of Canada in Ankara and the Consulate General in Istanbul do not sponsor work permits directly or indirectly.
• The Embassy of Canada in Ankara and the Consulate General in Istanbul does not reimburse any travel costs to and from interviews/exams nor does it reimburse any relocation costs.
• Candidates requiring any special assistance in attending exams or interviews are requested to inform us.
• The results of this recruitment process may also be used to establish an eligibility list of qualified candidates for similar openings at the Embassy of Canada in Ankara and the Consulate General in Istanbul which might arise in the 12 months following the completion of this recruitment process.
• If you have any questions at any stage of the recruitment process, please send an email to: RSCEMA.Personnel@international.gc.ca

Essential qualifications:Candidates will initially be screened against the Essential Qualifications relating to education, experience and language. Candidates must clearly demonstrate in their cover letter and CV how they meet each of these essential qualifications.

Education:
• Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university

Language:
• Proficiency in English written and oral)
• Proficiency in Turkish (written and oral)

Experience:
• Minimum of 2 years of recent* work experience in research and analysis in the field of security, defense, geo-political affairs or similar fields.

*recent is defined as within the last 5 years

Rated Requirements
The Rated Requirements relating to knowledge, abilities and competencies will also be assessed. Methods of assessment may include, but are not limited to, a written examination, an oral interview, role-play, practical tests, presentations and/or psychometric assessment.

Knowledge:
• Knowledge of the Turkish Defense, security and political military environments
• Knowledge of the Political Military environment of the surrounding neighbors, Georgia, Turkmenistan, and Azerbaijan
• Knowledge of the Political Military, Defence and Security relationship between Turkey, Syria, and Iraq

Abilities/ Competencies:
• Ability to provide research, defence and security analysis, written reports and briefings in support of the CDAO
• Ability to provide translations services both written and verbal in English and Turkish
• Ability to write effective business correspondence in English and Turkish
• Ability to communicate effectively in English and Turkish, orally and in writing;
• Ability to manage time in order to arrange workflow and meet deadlines
• Excellent computer skills including MS Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel
• Familiarity with the use of databases, social media and the internet
• Adaptability and flexibility
• Effective interactive communication
• Focus on quality and details
• Initiative
• Self-confidence
• Teamwork