Senior Driver, DND

SUMMARY OF DUTIES

The mission is seeking to fill a Senior Driver position for the Department of National Defense (DND) program as well as various general services positions that may arise following this selection process. 

Under the general supervision of the Defense Attaché Assistant, the position provides confidential driving services to the Department of National Defense (DND) staff by ensuring the highest level of safety and security while driving and by following all required local and safe driving regulations and practices. 
Core responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Courier and logistics services
• Delivery and errand services to all mission programs
• Vehicle maintenance
• Completes other driver related tasks as required

 

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 Türkiye 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.

 

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

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. 

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

This position requires:

• A Secondary/High School Diploma (or equivalent) from a legally recognized institution.

Note: Candidates will be required to provide proof of their education

 

Language

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. 

 

Experience

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

• Minimum three (3) years of recent* experience as a professional passenger driver (e.g. taxi, tourism company, limousine, bus) in the city of Ankara and its surroundings. 
• Minimum one (1) year of recent* experience in general office support. Experience may include completing errands and/or delivery of courier and logistics services.  

*Recent is defined as within the past five (5) years.   

 

Competencies

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

*For more information on competencies: Competency Dictionary

 

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 and/or previous experience working for an Embassy or Consulate or an international organization.
• Experience driving armored vehicles.
• Experience dealing with VIPs and/or dignitaries.
• Knowledge of the French language (spoken).

 

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

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 for this position are in accordance with Locally-Engaged Staff regulations of 45 hours per week, Monday to Friday, based on a flexible schedule such as 09:00 to 17:00 and 12:00 to 23:00.  
• Overtime: Willingness to work extensive overtime on short notice. Duties outside normal working hours may be required such as evenings, statutory holidays, and weekends, or in emergency situations.
• Travel: This position may require limited occasional travel domestically or internationally outside of Ankara, or around Türkiye.
• Physical capacity: The position requires standing and moving for long periods of time, as well as bending and crawling as necessary. Capacity is also required to lift heavy loads up to 25 kg.
• Dress code: The employee must be willing to adhere to a professional dress code, which includes wearing a shirt and tie during work hours.  
• Program support: When not immediately required to perform driving duties for the program, the driver may be gainfully employed by the Embassy Dispatch Section to undertake other transportation-related tasks. Tasks include driving assignments, deliveries, vehicle maintenance, and vehicle registration activities.
• Specialized training: 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. They are to be maintained throughout the employment period.

• 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. 
• Health screening: Applicants must meet the requirements of a medical examination which will be a condition prior to appointment.
• Driver’s License: Applicants must be in possession of a valid Turkish driver’s license and have a clean driver’s license record.
• 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 or residents and Canadian dual nationals may be subject to Canadian income tax deductions.)

 

HOW TO APPLY

Follow the below instructions to ensure your application can be considered:

• 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). Only include information relevant to the vacancy as requested in the above job poster.
• You must clearly demonstrate in answering the screening questions how you meet the qualifications of the vacancy. You must provide concrete and detailed examples that clearly explain where, when, and how you gained the qualification in each question box. Global Affairs Canada cannot make any assumptions about your studies nor 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 (or may not) be used as a secondary source to validate the answers to the screening questions.
• Applications which do not include all 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 CSDPEA.Candidates-CandidatesetCandidats.PPSCEA@international.gc.ca prior to the closing date. Failure to do so will result in the application being rejected.
• *If you are in a partially or fully qualified pool for a similar position with our mission, please include the process number and all relevant details in your application.

 

IMPORTANT NOTES

Carefully review the following:

• Please note that the Embassy of Canada to Türkiye does not sponsor work authorizations directly or indirectly.
• Only applications submitted in one of the official languages of Canada will be accepted (English or French).
• 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.
• Please note that the Embassy of Canada to Türkiye 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.
• 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 CSDPEA.Candidates-CandidatesetCandidats.PPSCEA@international.gc.ca to request specialized accommodation (a modification made to the standard assessment conditions, allowing individuals with disabilities to demonstrate their abilities on an assessment by removing barriers related to their specific needs). 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 Türkiye,  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.
• The Government of Canada has established a multiple step salary scale as well as Terms and Conditions tailored to each country’s local labor environment. The Government of Canada does not negotiate salaries. Competitive benefits in line with local practices for each country are also provided in the gross compensation package.