Senior Driver

Summary of Duties

As a member of the Common Services Program, the Driver Messenger provides transportation for authorized passengers; delivers and collects a variety of official documents and materials; and ensures proper maintenance of the official vehicles. Their role may require transportation coordination where they are primarily responsible for itinerary planning and organization of routes and activities.

Area of Selection

This selection process is open to all applicants eligible to work legally in the Philippines including all Embassy employees, spouses, and dependents of Canada-based staff, and who meet all the essential qualifications and whose applications are received by the closing date.

Applicants must be available to participate in any tests and or interviews at the Embassy of Canada to the Philippines, in Manila, during the competitive process.

Please note that the Embassy of Canada in the Philippines 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, experience and language. Candidates must clearly demonstrate in their cover letter and CV how they meet each of these essential qualifications.

Language:

• Intermediate fluency in English (read, write and speak)
• Intermediate fluency in Filipino (read and speak)

Education:

• Secondary Diploma from a recognized establishment or an acceptable combination of education and experience

Experience:

Minimum of 3 years (within the past 5 years) of passenger car driving with one of the following:  

• Multinational company (ex: major hotel chain, cab services)
• A diplomatic mission/ or personal driver to a diplomat
• Official driver for a federal or state level government agency

RATED REQUIREMENTS

The Rated Requirements relating to knowledge, abilities and competencies will also be assessed. Methods of assessment may include, but are not limited to, a written examination, an oral interview, role-play, practical tests, presentations and/or psychometric assessment.

Abilities:

• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Ability to plan, control and organize day-to-day tasks and deliverables.
• Ability to professionally operate an automotive vehicle (automatic transmission)

Knowledge:

• Practical knowledge of general vehicle maintenance
• Knowledge of the driving rules and regulations of the Philippines
• Knowledge of major city roads and landmarks especially in Metro Manila and nearby areas

Competencies:

• Client Orientation
• Working with others and Horizontal Leadership
• Initiative and Action Orientation
• Judgement and Discretion
• Resilience & Adaptability

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 in their cover letter and CV.

• Ability to communicate in French (orally or in writing)
• Work experience in a diplomatic mission and/or international organization
• Experience with computer applications, including Microsoft Office

Operational Requirements:

• Regular schedule is 40 hours per week.
• Be able and committed to working additional hours as required, and on short notice, during evenings and weekends.

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.
• Meet the employer’s medical requirements by undergoing a medical evaluation by a physician.
• Must hold and maintain a valid driver’s license of the appropriate category to operate a motor vehicle in the Philippines.
• If non-citizen of the Philippines, have the possession of or ability to procure a valid working permit in the Philippines for an indeterminate period.

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-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 Embassy of Canada to the Philippines 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 Embassy of Canada to the Philippines 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.