Special Assistant (REVISED)

City of Ottawa; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 64,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Ottawa is looking for a professional driver to support the Mayor and other officials with secure transportation and event logistics. This role requires extensive driving experience, knowledge of local road systems, and proven interpersonal skills to navigate various public interactions effectively. Successful candidates will exhibit discretion and a professional demeanor while managing security responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in secure driving and customer service.
• Valid Ontario unrestricted G class driver’s license required.
• Completion of Basic Secure Transportation Training within 3 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Drive the Mayor and visitors to commitments and events.
• Coordinate event security and logistics.
• Maintain security awareness around the Mayor at all times.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Flexibility

Discretion

Education

Completion of Grade 12

Tools

Microsoft Office

Windows

Word

Excel

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: 35 hours 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 Gclass driver’slicence(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 Employee Service Centre at 613-580-2424 extension 12211 or via email at [e-mail].