Senior Driver

Summary of Duties:

 

Under the direct supervision of the Common Services Assistant, the responsibilities of the position holder include:

• Providing safe driving services to senior officials, including the Head of Mission, program managers, mission staff, and employees, as well as to visitors or dignitaries, in addition to ensuring delivery and/or errand services;
• Providing safety recommendations to passengers regarding travel in the vehicle;
• Driving officials and mission employees in a regular or armored diplomatic vehicle while adhering to health and safety policies and procedures;
• Liaising with local authorities such as airport offices, protocol offices, postal services, customs and licensing authorities, as well as shipping companies and other service providers, to facilitate the clearance of shipments for the mission and CBS (Canada-based staff), high-level visits, diplomatic pouches, etc.;
• Performing tasks related to the cleaning and regular maintenance of vehicles, including armored vehicles;
• Practicing environmentally friendly driving techniques;
• Carrying out job-related tasks such as paying toll and fee charges, ensuring monthly parking fees are paid, updating the daily logbook, and completing allowance forms.

 

 

Area of Selection:

This process is open to mission employees holding an indeterminate or term position, as well as temporary employees, who meet all the essential qualifications and whose applications are received before the closing date

Please note that the Embassy of Canada to Senegal 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.

• Successful completion of at least the BFEM (Brevet de Fin d’Études Moyennes) or an acceptable combination of education, training, and relevant experience.

 

Language:

• Fluent French* (oral and written);
• Basic level of English (oral);
• Knowledge of Wolof (oral).
  
  *The incumbent must have sufficient proficiency in French to understand instructions and communicate information with colleagues, local authorities, and traffic officers.

 

Experience:

• A minimum of two (2) years of recent professional experience as a driver for a diplomatic mission, an international organization, a Canadian government-funded project, or in providing driving services to diplomats*

• Experience driving both manual and automatic transmission vehicles
  *Recent means within the last five (5) years.

 

 

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 Greater Dakar;
• Familiarity with local driving regulations (Highway Code);
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, Internet Explorer).

 

 

Competencies:

• Autonomy and sense of initiative
• Customer service orientation
• Discretion, sound judgment, and professional integrity
• Adaptability and flexibility
• Ability to work under pressure and manage priorities
• Ability to read a map

 

 

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.

• Valid Government of Canada Reliability Status
• Knowledge of automotive mechanics
• Basic first aid knowledge

 

 

Operational Requirements:

• Work hours: 40 hours per week
• The incumbent may be required to work overtime, with or without prior notice, including outside regular working hours and on holidays.

 

 

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:

• ​Before an offer of employment can be made, candidates must provide a local address as proof of residence in the given country, city, or region so that, if selected, it will appear on the offer letter;
• Be in good physical condition: carrying suitcases and packages, changing tires, etc.;
• Meet the medical requirements, including vision and hearing (mandatory);
• Valid driver's license for the entire period of employment;
• Valid passport;
• Complete and successfully complete specialized training to drive an armored vehicle and ensure the safety of authorized mission personnel in high-risk locations.

 

 

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-BREU@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 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 who succeeded all of the assessments.
• Please note that the Embassy of Canada to Senegal 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-BREU@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 Embassy of Canada to Senegal 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.