Driver

Summary of Duties:

Under the direction of Common Services Officer, the position has as a primary responsibility to provide safe driving services to senior officials, program managers, mission staff, and other visitors or dignitaries following mission security and safety and health policies and procedures. They may also drive CBS dependents and clients, in certain circumstances. They provide 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 position is open to individuals who are currently residing & eligible to work in India, including all employees of the High Commission of Canada and Canadian missions in India, who meet all of the essential requirements stated below, and whose applications are received by the closing date.  

Please note that the Consulate General of Canada in Bengaluru 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 in their CV, 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.

• 12th standard from a government recognized school. An acceptable combination of education and experience will be considered. 

Language:

• Fluency in English (written and oral) 

Experience:

The candidates must have: 

• A valid driving license 
• Minimum of 2 years (within the past 5 years) of passenger car driving with one of the following:  
  • Multinational company (ex: major hotel chain) 
  • A diplomatic mission/ or personal driver to a diplomat 
  • Official driver for a federal or state level government agency

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 local routes of Bengaluru city 
• Knowledge of local and safe driving regulations and practice 
• Knowledge of good vehicle maintenance procedures 
• Knowledge of courier and logistic services

Competencies:

• Judgement & Discretion 
• Client Orientation 
• Resilience and Adaptability

Abilities: 

• Coordinate conflicting priorities within tight deadlines and meet work targets 
• Work independently when required, or as a team member 
• Ability to use GPS and internet mapping systems

 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 of French or other regional language.

Operational Requirements 

• Must be available to work overtime during weekdays or on weekends at short notice for potentially long hours; 
• Basic hours of work: 48 hours per week. 

 Conditions of Employment 

  How to apply  

• Applicants must submit a curriculum-vitae/CV clearly demonstrating how they meet the education, language and experience required for the position. 
• Candidates have the following options to submit their application: 
  • • Complete an online application form available on Search job opportunities at our Canadian offices abroad | Global Affairs Canada  or 
    • Send your curriculum-vitae on email to: les-e-recruitment-manil@international.gc.ca 
• Applications which do not include all of the requested documents or information will be rejected. 
• Short-listed candidates will be asked to provide at least 2 recent references and proof of their residence status. The successful candidate will be asked to provide us with a clean police certificate and credit report to obtain the necessary Reliability Status clearance. 
• Candidates who are unable to submit their application due to technical difficulties must report these to LES-E-Recruitment-MANIL@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 Bengaluru 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-MANIL@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 Bengaluru 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.