Candidates will initially be screened on the essential qualifications below and must demonstrate in their cover letter how they meet these criteria. Only those candidates who meet all the Essential qualifications will proceed to the next stage of the process.
Education:
• Technical Diploma or university degree from a recognized institution
Language:
• Fluency in English (written, reading and oral)
• Fluency in Turkish (written and oral)
You must provide evidence of your English language ability as follows:
• A recent* general language test score from IELTS showing a total overall score of 7 or above; or
• Proof of graduation from an English language medium university
* Recent is defined as being in the last three years.
Experience:
• Recent* experience in an office administrative environment, including the utilization of office equipment such as a computer, photocopier, scanners, fax machine, specialized printer, biometric capturing equipment, and telephone.
*Recent is defined as being in the last seven years.
Rated Requirements
Candidates must also meet the rated requirements shown below, which will be assessed through any of the following: written test, oral communication, interview and reference checks.
Knowledge:
• Basic knowledge of Canada*
*Refer to https://www.canada.ca/fr/immigration-refugies-citoyennete/services/nouveaux-immigrants/apprendre-sujet-canada.html for information related to this requirement
Abilities:
• Attention to detail
• Proficiency in the use Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel)
Competencies:
• Values and ethics – Serving through integrity and respect;
• Excellence through results – Delivering through own work, relationships and responsibilities
• Initiative
• Judgement and analytical thinking
• Adaptability and Flexibility
• Engagement – Working effectively with people, organizations, partners
• Effective Interactive Communication
Preference may be given to candidates who have the following asset qualifications. Candidates must also clearly demonstrate how they meet these factors in their cover letter:
Language:
• Knowledge of French (both written and oral)
• Knowledge of Arabic (both written and oral)
• Knowledge of Persian (both written and oral)
Experience:
• Recent* experience working in the immigration or consular section of an embassy or consulate or in a Visa Application Centre, or providing administrative support for case management in an International Organization, for at least six months (Six months can be consecutive or non-consecutive).
• Experience in using Global Case Management System (GCMS)
*Recent is defined as being in the last five years.
• Ability and willingness to work overtime (compensated)
• Annual leave dates may be restricted due to operational needs
• Ability and willingness to undergo training
• Adhere to Canada’s Code on Values & Ethics and IRCC’s code of conduct
• Any job offer is subject to receipt of satisfactory employment and character references and the ability to obtain and maintain an Enhanced Reliability security screening including:
o a criminal record check
o National ID, professional and educational certificates
o Credit history check
o Reference check
• Reliability Status must be maintained throughout your employment at the Embassy, as failure to do so may result in dismissal.
• Copies of educational qualifications will be required at the interview stage of the process.
- To apply please follow this link https://vacanciesinturkey.com/jobs
- To help us track our recruitment effort, please indicate in your cover letter where (vacanciesinturkey.com) you saw this job posting.
• Applications will only be considered when received through our portal. Link for this job poster – http://wfca-tpce.com/vacancyView.php?requirementId=4585&.
• Candidates are also required to upload a CV and a covering letter. 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.
• Candidates who are unable to submit their application due to technical difficulties must report these to: [email protected] prior to the closing date. Failure to so will result in the application being rejected.
Important notes:
• Candidates are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice. They are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application (English or French).
• Communication for this process will be sent via email. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required.
• Candidates who apply to this selection process should include an email address that accepts email from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email).
• 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.
• If candidates need any special assistance in terms of attending interviews or participating in the interview process, then please let us know whilst making the application.
• Salaries at the Embassy of Canada in Turkey are established and revised based on a mid-local 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.
• The results of this competition may also be used to establish an eligibility list of staff for similar indeterminate, terms, acting and emergency contracts at the Embassy of Canada in Ankara which might arise in the 12 months following the completion of this competition.
• It is the responsibility of the candidate to pay for their IELTS test.