Special Assistant Full-time Job
May 30th, 2025 at 14:29 Administrative Jobs Ottawa 27 views Reference: 13571Job Details
Requisition ID: 17905
Department: Office of the City Clerk
Service: Govern, Elected Off & Bus Sup Services
Branch: Mayor Support Srvc Branch
Employment Type: 1 Temporary Full Time Position (Up to 1 year)
Work Hours: 35hours per week
Affiliation: Non Union/Non MPE
Salary Information: $64,725.44- $75,732.80 annually (2024 rates of pay)
Location: City Hall,110 Laurier Avenue West
City: Ottawa, ON
Job Category: Administrative and Support Services
Application Close: 12/06/2025
JOB SUMMARY
The Administrative Services units provide administrative, financial, human resources, information technology, information management and other operational support services to the Offices of the Mayor and Members of Council in accordance with the Municipal Act, 2001.
You are responsible for driving the Mayor and visitors of government, public, business or other organizations to commitments, coordinating event security and route planning logistics, maintaining continuous security awareness around the Mayor at all times when driving and staffing, developing and maintaining procedural documentation and providing general administrative support services.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Completion of Grade 12
Completion of Basic Secure Transportation Training within 3 months of hire.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in a directly related field including secure driving, security and in customer service.
CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES
KNOWLEDGE
- The objectives, functions and responsibilities of the City of Ottawa
- Organizational structure of the City of Ottawa
- The City road system and alternative routes options
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers
COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Organize work, set priorities and complete tasks within prescribed time periods
- Communicate effectively with clients, and with the general public
- Exercise discretion, initiative, tact, alertness and reliability
- Flexible
- Operate a computer and use a variety of computer software, i.e. Windows, Word, Excel and other office equipment
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to assert confidence in protection of the Mayor and government Officials in all situations
- Ability to work in a political atmosphere
- Ability to handle difficult situations
- Ability to effectively work independently and within a team
- Present a professional image
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
- Language Requirement: English oral, reading, writing required.
- Driver’s License Requirement: A valid Ontario unrestricted G class driver’s license (or provincial equivalent) with no more than 6 demerit points accumulated
- You may initially be paid 95% of your starting rate of pay, in accordance with the terms and conditions.
- Experience and formal training combined with demonstrated performance and ability may substitute for stipulated academic requirements.
- Please save a copy of the job poster. Once the closing date has passed, it will no longer be available.
We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
