Senior Driver

Summary of Duties:

Under the general supervision of the Common Services Officer, a Senior Driver:  

• Provides safe and reliable driving services to Embassy employees, including the Head of Mission, Embassy staff and official visitors and dignitaries;
• Provides logistical support and delivery services for all Embassy programs; 
• Supports the official vehicle fleet maintenance program, including tracking logs and maintenance activities as required;
• Provides basic administrative support to the mission; and 
• Undertakes other tasks as required.  

In fulfilling these duties, a Senior Driver remains compliant with all driving regulations and practices, always ensuring the highest standards of safety and security; works with a high degree of discretion and judgement; exercises flexibility and adaptability; and demonstrates organization. 

 

Area of Selection:

This position is open internal and external applicants who are legally authorized to work in Israel. Candidates must meet all the essential qualifications listed below. Applications must be received by the closing date. 

Please note that the Embassy of Canada to Israel 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.

• Completed secondary school diploma; 
• Valid Government of Israel driver’s license with a Class C, C1 or E rating and a clean driving record. 

Language:

• Advanced proficiency in written and oral Hebrew. 
• Advanced proficiency in written and oral English. 

Experience:

• A minimum of three (3) years of recent* experience as a professional driver who undertakes regular and significant passenger driving duties for a private company, a public or non-government organization, or as a self-employed individual (i.e. taxi driver).   
• A minimum of one (1) year of experience in general office support or logistical and delivery services.  
  
  * “Recent” is defined as experience gained 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), practical tests, presentations and/or psychometric assessment.

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of roads and destinations in Tel Aviv and its surroundings (Gush Dan), Jerusalem and its surroundings and Israel’s intercity road network.  
• Knowledge of Israel’s driving regulations.  
• Knowledge of road safety principles and practices.  
• Knowledge of vehicle maintenance concepts. 
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications. 

Competencies:

• Effective Communication (Written Communication and Oral Interaction). 
• Judgement and Discretion. 
• Resilience and Adaptability. 
• Client Orientation. 
• Organization and Coordination. 
• Working with Others and Horizontal Leadership. 
• Initiative and Action Orientation. 
• Thinking Things Through. 

 

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 professional driver for a diplomatic mission or international/governmental organization. 
• Relevant training in advanced driving practices, such as hazard avoidance or defensive driving. 
• Experience driving armoured vehicles and/or related training.  
• Experience interacting with VIPs/dignitaries. 
• Proficiency in written and/or oral French. 
• Proficiency in written and/or oral Arabic. 

 

Operational Requirements:

• Availability and willingness to work overtime when required, such as early mornings, late evenings, weekends, and statutory holidays, sometimes with short notice; 
• Availability and willingness to travel occasionally and on short notice; and 
• Required to be in good health with vision and hearing appropriate to the main duty of driving (visual aids such as glasses, contact lenses, or hearing aids are acceptable). 

 

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:

• Must possess and maintain a valid Government of Israel driver’s license with a C, C1 or E rating.   
• Must maintain a clean driving record throughout your employment at the Embassy; 
• Must be able to meet the medical requirements as defined by the employer. Successful candidate(s) will be required to undergo a medical evaluation; 

 

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. 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 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-BRLIN@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 Israel 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 LES-E-Recruitment-BRLIN@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 Israel 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.