Senior Driver - Global Affairs Canada Locally Engaged Staff Recruitment /Affaires mondiales Canada Dotation des employés recrutés sur place

Summary of Duties:

Driver provides transportation, delivery and/or errand services to all mission programs.

Provides safe driving services to senior officials, program managers, mission staff, and other visitors or dignitaries. May also drive CBS dependents and clients, in certain circumstances.

Provides courier and logistics services, arrange for vehicle maintenance and cleaning, undertake vehicle administrative duties, and may additionally support the mission by assisting with basic administrative, protocol, maintenance and other support services following established mission and departmental policies.

Area of Selection:

This selection process is open to all applicants legally residing in the Chicagoland region at the time of appointment.  Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Please note that the Consulate General of Canada in Chicago does not sponsor work authorizations directly or indirectly.

The Government of Canada is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from diverse sections of the community. Candidates will be considered based on merit. 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 to learn and develop their skills and competencies.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates will initially be screened against the Essential Qualifications relating to education, language* and experience.

Candidates must clearly demonstrate when applying to the position how they meet each of these essential qualifications.

*Language will be assessed further during the process. 

Education:

Candidates will be required to provide proof of the completion of their education.

• Graduation from a secondary/high school or the equivalent.  (Examples of equivalent diplomas are General Educational Development (GED) and Adult Basic Education (ABE).

Language:

• An intermediate proficiency level (writing and speaking) in English. 

Experience:

• Minimum two (2) years’ experience driving a company and/or government owned vehicle in the Chicagoland Area within the last 5 years. (i.e., Limousine driver, Taxi driver, Delivery driver, police officer, security guard);
• Experience in car maintenance (i.e., changing a wiper blade, adding wiper fluids, and having an elemental understanding of car maintenance);
• Experience providing basic administrative and/or clerical services. 

RATED REQUIREMENTS

The Rated Requirements are part of the essential qualifications and are relating to knowledge, abilities and competencies. Methods of assessment for rated requirements may include, but are not limited to, a written examination, an oral interview (online pre-recorded/live or in-person), role-play, practical tests, presentations and/or psychometric assessment.

Knowledge:

• Excellent knowledge of street routes and traffic patterns in the local Metropolitan area and its surroundings; 
• Knowledge in using standard office equipment and work with Microsoft Office Suite, i.e. Excel, Word, Outlook and other databases.

Competencies:

• Effective interpersonal skills;
• Judgment and discretion; 
• Punctual/Dependable;
• Resilience and adaptability.

Abilities: 

• Ability to communicate effectively in English orally and in writing;
• Provide excellent client service, maintaining composure when dealing with unusual situations or difficult clients;
• Use GPS, navigation, and related technology systems;
• Ability to assess situations that may involve a security or safety issue and initiate appropriate response;
• Ability to operate assigned vehicle in a safe, and courteous manner.

Asset Qualifications:

Preference may be given to candidates who meet the Asset Qualifications. Where applicable, candidates must clearly demonstrate how they meet any asset qualifications.

• Fluency in French (oral);
• One (1) year experience driving official delegations and VIPs, including High Level Officials;
• Experience in itinerary planning, taking into consideration security concerns, timing, and potential obstacles or delays.

Operational Requirements:

• Normal hours of work for this position are in accordance with the Terms and Conditions of Employment for Locally Engaged Staff (LES) in the United States of 40 hours per week;
• The employee must be able to work overtime and work evenings and weekends; 
• The employee must drive in all types of weather conditions;
• The work requires operating a vehicle and sitting for extended periods and may require lifting parcels, boxes, luggage, goods and/or other equipment.

Conditions of Employment:

Conditions of employment must be met or complied with before being appointed to a particular position, and are to be maintained throughout the employment while being the incumbent of this position.

- Valid work authorization: Ability to obtain and hold a valid work authorization covering the entire employment period.

- Security screening: Obtain and maintain a Reliability Status (security level) which includes a criminal and credit background check from the Government of Canada covering the entire employment period.

Other conditions of employment:

• A valid US Driver's License;
• Clean, safe driving record. Before an offer of employment can be made, candidates must provide a copy of their driving record from the Department of Motor Vehicles;
• Medical exam to confirm fitness to work and drive will be conducted on a yearly basis.

How to Apply

• You must submit your application using the "Apply online" function. Only applications submitted via VidCruiter will be considered, unless a valid reason is presented and accepted prior to the closing date.
• Do not include personal data such as; age, date of birth, gender, marital status, family status, religion or a picture in your application form, CV nor cover letter (as required). Please only include information relevant to the vacancy as requested in the job poster.
• You must clearly demonstrate in answering the screening questions how you meet the education and experience factors listed in the essential and asset qualifications. You must provide specific examples to demonstrate clearly how you meet the qualifications. Global Affairs Canada cannot make any assumptions about your studies nor experience. Simply saying you have the required qualifications or listing your current duties will not be sufficient. Instead, you must provide concrete and detailed examples that clearly explain where, when, and how you gained the experience. No additional information will be sought beyond what you submit in your online application.
• Candidates may be required to upload a CV and/or a cover letter in English or French. These documents may be used as a secondary source to validate the answers to the screening questions.
• Applications which do not include all of the requested documents or information and/or which are not received by the closing date will be rejected.
• Candidates who are unable to submit their application due to technical difficulties must report these to LES-E-Recruitment-WSHDC@international.gc.ca prior to the closing date. Failure to do so will result in the application being rejected.

Important Notes

• Only applications submitted in one of the official languages of Canada will be accepted (English or French).
• The language requirement for this position is identified under the essential qualifications (language). In consequence, the assessment process for this vacancy will be conducted in English.
• Communication for this process will be sent via email. It is the responsibility of the candidates to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required.

• Candidates must provide an email address that accepts email from unknown users and regularly check their email, including spam folder.
• Reference checks may be sought for candidates who succeeded all of the assessments.
• Please note that the Consulate General of Canada in Chicago does not reimburse any travel costs to and from interviews/exams nor does it reimburse any relocation costs.
• Before an offer of employment can be made, successful candidates must provide a local residence address as proof of residence in the specified area of selection. This information is necessary to issue a letter of offer.
• As recently announced by the Government of Canada, the Policy for Mandatory Vaccination: Canada and the Mission Network is suspended as of June 20, 2022. The Government of Canada will continue to assess the need for additional public health measures, including the possible reintroduction of a vaccination mandate at a later date.
• We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please contact us at LES-E-Recruitment-WSHDC@international.gc.ca to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.
• The results of this selection process may also be used to establish one or more pools of fully or partially qualified candidates for similar term, indeterminate, part-time or full-time openings at the Consulate General of Canada in Chicago which might arise following the completion of this selection process.
• For Canadian citizens/residents and Canadian dual nationals, please note that it is your responsibility to enquire with the Canadian Revenue Agency about any possible taxation implications linked to an employment with the Government of Canada.