Driver

Summary of Duties:

Under the direct supervision of the Driver Dispatcher and general supervision of the Deputy Management Consular Officer (DMCO), the driver/messenger provides transportation for the Canadian Embassy authorized passengers, performs delivery and collection of materials, provides messenger services, ensures the proper maintenance of assigned vehicle, and provides support services to the mission following established mission and departmental policies. The majority of the driving will take place in and around Addis Ababa, but occasional multi-day trips will also take place to other regions in Ethiopia. Note that willingness and ability to work frequent overtime and to work late at night is necessary for this position

 

Area of Selection:

 

Education:

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

• Ethiopian General Secondary Education Certificate 

 

Certification requirement 

• Minimum valid 3rd grade driving license or equivalent

 

Language:

• Fluency in oral English  
• Fluency in Amharic (written and oral) 

 

Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years of recent (in the last 5 years) experience working as a driver for diplomatic staff OR in a diplomatic mission OR in an international organization/NGO (references will be undertaken)
• Experience in minor vehicle maintenance (for example oil and air filter change, tire change, headlight repair, transmission and break inspection) in a professional or personal capacity (testing will be undertaken)

 

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:

• Knowledge of general vehicle maintenance
• Knowledge with Ethiopian driving rules and regulations
   

Competencies:

• Teamwork and Cooperation
• Client Focus
• Thinking things through
• Initiative
• Demonstrating Integrity and Respect
   

Abilities: 

• Ability to communicate effectively orally (advanced) and in writing (basic)
• Ability to plan, monitor and organize day-to-day tasks and deliverables
• Ability to read maps, use google maps, understand directions and plan routes in advance
• Ability to complete and maintain detailed driver logs

 

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.

• Knowledge in Canada’s other official language (French)
• Experience in convoy driving
• Experience in defensive driving (such as armoured vehicles)
• Holds a current and valid security clearance for the Government of Canada

 

Operational Requirements:

• Required to be in good health with vision appropriate for main duty of driving (e.g. visual aids, glasses acceptable). A medical evaluation may be required
• Working hours: 45 hours per week 
• Ability and willingness to work frequent overtime outside normal office hours (early morning / late at night and during weekends)
• May be required to travel away from home for overnight trips 

 

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:

 

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 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 Embassy of Canada to Ethiopia 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 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 Embassy of Canada to Ethiopia 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.