Special Assistant (REVISED)

City of Ottawa / Ville d’Ottawa; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 64,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Ottawa is seeking a Temporary Full Time Driver for the Mayor's office, responsible for secure transportation and event coordination. Candidates must have a valid Ontario driver's license and relevant experience in secure driving and customer service. This one-year role at City Hall offers a competitive salary and contributes directly to the City’s administrative services.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in secure driving and customer service.
• Valid Ontario unrestricted G class driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Drive the Mayor and maintain security awareness.
• Coordinate event security and logistics.
• Provide general administrative support services.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Discretion and initiative

Problem-solving

Education

Completion of Grade 12

Completion of Basic Secure Transportation Training

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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: 40hours 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

Valid Ontario unrestricted G class driver’s licence (or provincial equivalent) with no more than 6 demerit points accumulated

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.

The City of Ottawa promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the tenets of the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from members of Indigenous, Black and other racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women and non-binary persons, persons of all ethnic origins, religions, sexual orientations, classes, gender identities and expressions.

Candidates are encouraged to self-identify as a member of one or more designated employment equity groups in the self-identification questionnaire.

The City of Ottawa provides accommodation to applicants during all parts of the hiring process, upon request. If contacted to proceed to the selection process, please advise us if you require any accommodation.

Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request. Please contact the HR Service Centre (email: [e-mail]) at 613-580-2424, extension 47411 Employee Service Centre at 613-580-2424 extension 12211 or via email at [e-mail] .