Job Title:Immigration Case Analyst
Salary:Gross salary of 165,624 TRY per annum
Vacancy type:Term/Indeterminate
Term Details:This position is a LES (Locally Engaged Staff) position, subject to the Terms and Conditions of Employment for LES in Turkey.
Level:Assistant
Classification:LE-A3
Location:Ankara, Turkey

Closing date for applications:
27-08-2021 at 23:59 UTC+1 / GMT+1
Summary of position:
Under the general supervision of the Immigration Program Manager or an Officer, the Immigration Case Analyst analyzes, evaluates and makes recommendations on temporary and permanent resident applications. Makes well-founded and supported recommendations based on sound knowledge of immigration related legislation, regulations, guidelines and procedures as well as sound judgment. Responds to clients’/partners’/stakeholders’ requests for advice and guidance on a variety of routine and/or urgent issues. Participates on projects and conducts intelligence gathering and dissemination, promotional and related activities. All of these duties are to be conducted in a manner that supports program integrity.
Essential qualifications:
Candidates will initially be screened on the essential qualifications below and must demonstrate in their cover letter and resume 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 language test score from IELTS showing each score at 7 or above*, or
• Proof of graduation from an English language medium university

*IELTS TRF examination date must be within the past three years.

Experience:
• A minimum of 2* years of demonstrated recent experience working in an office environment, with a high degree of comfort and familiarity using work processing software (MS Word, Excel, etc).
* 2 years of demonstrated recent experience is defined as a period of at least two consecutive years within the last seven years.

OR

• A minimum of 1** year of demonstrated recent experience working in the immigration or consular section of a Canadian Embassy or consulate, a foreign embassy or consulate, a Visa Application Centre, or working in case management in an International Organization.
**1 year of demonstrated recent experience is defined as a period of at least one continuous year within 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 Canadian Immigration Programs and application processes

Abilities:
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing;
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Outlook and Excel;
• Attention to detail;
• Ability to prioritize workload
Competencies:
• Values and ethics – Serving through integrity and respect;
• Excellence through results – Delivering through own work, relationships and responsibilities;
• Engagement – Working effectively with people, organizations, partners;
• Analytical thinking and judgment;
• Effective interactive communication;
• Initiative;
• Adaptability and flexibility

Asset Qualifications:
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:
• Experience in supervising staff, including allocation of work, training and performance management;
• Experience working in the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) office at the Embassy of Canada, Ankara, Turkey
• Experience using Global Case Management System (GCMS)

Organizational Needs:
Operational Requirements:
• Hours of Work: 37.5 hours per week, 5 days a week
• 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

Condition(s) of Employment:
• Candidates must have a valid work authorization covering the entire employment period. If the employment is indeterminate, the work authorization should be permanent or itself lead to a permanent work authorization.
• 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.

Area of selection:
This position is open to individuals who are legally authorized to work in Turkey, and who meet all of the essential qualifications and whose applications are received on or by the closing date. Please note that the Embassy of Canada in Turkey can sponsor work authorizations directly or indirectly when it is independent from the applicant’s right of residence in Turkey. 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 any other irrelevant factor. The Embassy of Canada in Ankara does not reimburse any travel costs to and from interview nor does it reimburse any relocation costs. The Embassy of Canada in Ankara is committed to building a diverse workforce. The Embassy of Canada in Ankara is committed to conducting inclusive, barrier-free selection processes. 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 with accommodation needs.
Important Notes:
How to apply:
• Applications will only be considered when received through our portal. Link for this job poster - http://wfca-tpce.com/fr/vacancyView.php?requirementId=4599&.
• 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.
• Please provide your confirmation of English language ability as part of your covering letter or send document separately to LES-E-Recruitment-LDN@international.gc.ca – subject line ‘ANKRA - Immigration Case Analyst – 4599’.
• Candidates who are unable to submit their application due to technical difficulties must report these to: LES-E-Recruitment-LDN@international.gc.ca prior to the closing date. Failure to so will result in the application being rejected.

Important notes:
• Please do not use a tablet or cell phone to submit your application; mobile browsers are not supported by our on-line portal. Candidates should only apply using a laptop or desktop computer.
• 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 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.