Driver

 

SUMMARY OF DUTIES

The mission is seeking to fill a Driver position for the common services program as well as various general services positions that may arise following this selection process. Under the general supervision of the Property and Materiel Manager, the Driver provides transportation, delivery, and errand services to all mission programs, arranges for car maintenance, and provides basic administrative, maintenance and support services to the mission following established mission and departmental policies. 

 

AREA OF SELECTION

This selection process is open to all applicants who reside in Taipei or New Taipei City and are legally authorized to work in Taiwan, including current CTOT employees, Canada-based staff spouses and their dependent children aged 18 years or older, who meet all the essential qualifications and whose applications are received by the closing date. 

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 other factor. 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

All essential qualifications will be assessed. Methods of assessments and screening of candidates may include but are not limited to: verification of credentials, resume and letters of presentation; interviews, exams and practical tests; presentations or other types of assessments. 

 

Education

This position requires:

•  Successful completion of Senior High School  or Vocational High School required. 

Note: Candidates will be required to provide proof of their education

 

Language

The Following languages and proficiency levels are required for this job. Candidates will be formally assessed or requested to provide proof of certification on these levels. 

Experience

In order to perform the duties relevant to this job, the following experience is required.

• Minimum two years of experience in providing driving service. 
• Experience working in client-service oriented environment, including the delivery of courteous and effective in-person service.
• Experience in running errands.
  
  

Competencies

All competencies will be assessed. All competencies must be met prior to appointment. 

*For more information on competencies: Competency Dictionary

 

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.

• University degree
• Previous work experience at other foreign institutes/international organization, or study or work experience in Canada. 
• Fluency in English and French (written and spoken).
   

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS

the Canadian Trade Office in Taipei has established that the following will be considered to meet specific organizational needs:

• NA

 

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Operational requirements will be assessed on a ``meet/does not meet`` basis and can be used to determine right fit of a candidate for the position.

• Hours of Work: Normal hours of work for this position are in accordance with Locally-Engaged Staff regulations of 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
• Hours of work: Monday-Thursday: 08:15 to 17:30; Fridays: 08:15 to 13:15 (subject to change)
• Overtime: Ability to work overtime, evenings and weekends during high work load periods and emergencies, often on short notice.

• Travel: This position may require limited occasional travel domestically and-or internationally.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Conditions of employment must be met or complied with before being appointed to a particular position. They are to be maintained throughout the employment period.

• 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.  
• Must have a valid business driver’s licence covering the employment period. 
• Must pass medical checkups on an annual/as required basis.
• A copy of accident-free (no-fault) certificate issued by local authorities to demonstrate no accidents.
  
  

HOW TO APPLY

Follow the below instructions to ensure your application can be considered. 

• All applicants must submit the following to Shannon Liu, the Office & Personnel Manager at Shannon.Liu@international.gc.ca:
  • Curriculum vitae (CV) in Mandarin, English, or French clearly indicating how you meet the requirements as outlined in this notice. 
• Only applicants who clearly demonstrate through their application that they meet the education and experience requirements will be contacted for further assessment. Applications must be sent by e-mail to Shannon.Liu@international.gc.ca  by the closing date.
• Note: If you experience any difficulties sending emails to the mentioned email address, please send your complete application to CTOT.HR@gmail.com
• Do not include personal data such as; age, date of birth, gender, marital status, family status, religion or a picture in your application. Only include information relevant to the vacancy as requested in the above job poster.
• Applications which do not include all the requested documents or information and/or which are not received by the closing date will be rejected.
• *If you are in a partially or fully qualified pool for a similar position with our mission, please include the process number and all relevant details in your application.

 

IMPORTANT NOTES

Carefully review the following:

• Please note that the Canadian Trade Office in Taipei does not sponsor work authorizations directly or indirectly.
• 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 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.
• Please note that the Canadian Trade Office in Taipei 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.
• 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 Shannon.Liu@international.gc.ca to request specialized accommodation (a modification made to the standard assessment conditions, allowing individuals with disabilities to demonstrate their abilities on an assessment by removing barriers related to their specific needs). 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 Canadian Trade Office in Taipei,  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.
• The Government of Canada has established a multiple step salary scale as well as Terms and Conditions tailored to each country’s local labor environment. The Government of Canada does not negotiate salaries. Competitive benefits in line with local practices for each country are also provided in the gross compensation package.