Driver/Messenger - Șofer/Mesager

Summary of Duties:

Under the general supervision of the Common Services Officer, the responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to: 

• Providing transportation for diplomatic and non-diplomatic staff in support of their daily work activities, as well as delivery and errand services for all mission programs;
• Providing basic administrative, maintenance and support services such as maintaining Embassy vehicle logs and ensuring regular Embassy vehicle maintenance;
• Providing messenger and courier services, including coordinating delivery and pick-up of diplomatic mail;
• Providing support to other sections of the embassy, including purchasing and moving items (sometimes heavy).

Rezumat al responsabilităților 

 

Area of Selection:

This selection process is open to candidates who, at the time of submitting their application, have the legal right to work and reside in Romania, possess valid documents allowing them to work in Romania without restriction, meet all essential requirements and employment conditions mentioned, and whose applications are received before the closing date. 

Please note that the Embassy of Canada to Romania, Bulgaria and the Republic of Moldova 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.

Aria de selectie 

 

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. 

Candidații vor fi evaluați inițial în funcție de calificările esențiale legate de educație, limbă și experiență. Candidații trebuie să demonstreze clar, în momentul aplicării pentru acest post, modul în care îndeplinesc fiecare dintre aceste calificări esențiale. 
Competențele lingvistice vor fi evaluate suplimentar pe parcursul procesului. 

 

Education:

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

• High school diploma from a recognized institution or equivalent 

Studii:

• Diplomă de studii liceale sau echivalent obținută de la o instituție recunoscută 

 

Language:

• Working knowledge of English (written and spoken)
• Advanced level in Romanian (written and spoken)

Cerințe lingvistice: 

 

Experience:

• A minimum of three (3) years of professional driving experience. 

Experienta: 

• Minimum trei (3) ani de experiență profesională în calitate de șofer profesionist 

 

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.

Cerințele evaluate fac parte din calificările esențiale și se referă la cunoștințe, abilități și competențe profesionale. Metodele de evaluare a acestor cerințe pot include, dar nu se limitează la: examen scris, interviu oral online, înregistrat sau față în față, jocuri de rol, teste practice, prezentări și/sau evaluări psihometrice. 

 

Knowledge:

• Thorough knowledge of Romanian driving rules and regulations
• Detailed knowledge of roads and destinations in Bucharest and surroundings
• Knowledge of vehicle safety and security practices;
• Knowledge of general vehicle maintenance;
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Calendar) and various map apps as well as Internet research skills

Cunoștințe: 

 

Competencies:

• Client focus
• Initiative and action-orientation
• Adaptability and flexibility
• Good judgment and thinking things through
• Professional integrity and discretion

Competențe: 

 

Abilities: 

• Ability to work effectively both independently and as a member of a team;
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to plan and organize

Abilitati: 

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.

• Previous experience working as a driver for a diplomatic mission or an international/governmental organization;
• A Driver’s licence category above B (e.g. BE or C or higher);
• A valid First Aid certification;
• Completion of advanced and/or defensive driving courses.
• Basic knowledge of French;
• Advanced level of English;
• Knowledge of driving in Bulgaria (especially Sofia) and/or Moldova (especially Chisinau);
• Bulgarian or Russian language ability;
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (e.g. Word, Excel), financial management applications, databases and/or other cloud-based tracking tools.

Calificări suplimentare: 

Operational Requirements:

The results of this recruitment process may also be used to establish an eligibility list of qualified candidates for similar openings at the Embassy of Canada in Romania, Bulgaria, Republic of Moldova following the completion of this recruitment process. 

Cerinte organizaționale:

Rezultatele acestui proces de recrutare pot fi utilizate pentru a crea o listă de eligibilitate cu candidați calificați pentru posturi similare în cadrul Ambasadei Canadei în România, Bulgaria și Republica Moldova, după finalizarea acestui proces de selecție . 

• Program de lucru: 40 de ore pe săptămână, distribuite pe parcursul a 5 zile lucrătoare (de luni până vineri); 
• Capacitatea și disponibilitatea de a lucra ore suplimentare în afara programului normal de lucru, atunci când este necesar;
• Disponibilitate și vointa de a călători ocazional din scurt
• Trebuie să poată efectua sarcini fizice, cum ar fi ridicarea de cutii grele,sprijin ocazional în mutarea mobilierului, spalarea vehiculelor etc.;
• Majoritatea activităților de conducere vor avea loc în București și împrejurimi, însă pot fi necesare deplasări de mai multe zile în alte regiuni din România, precum și în Bulgaria și Moldova

 

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.

• 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, French or Romanian. 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-BRLIN@international.gc.ca prior to the closing date. Failure to do so will result in the application being rejected.

 

 

Important Notes