Selection Process Nº: 193874-6
Salary: 7,222 USD gross annual salary
Contract Type: Indeterminate (Full-time)
Term Details: This position is a Locally Engaged Staff position, subject to the Terms and Conditions of Employment for LES in Egypt.
Job Function: General Services
Classification: LE-G3
Location: the Embassy of Canada to Egypt
Number of Vacancies: 1
Closing date for application: 6 November, 2024 at 23:59 UTC/GMT +3:00
Summary of Duties:
Driver/Messengers provide transportation, delivery and/or errand services to all mission programs. They provide safe driving services to senior officials, program managers, mission staff, and other visitors or dignitaries. They may also drive Canadian based staff dependents and clients, in certain circumstances.
They provide courier and logistics services, arrange for vehicle maintenance and cleaning, undertake vehicle administrative duties, and may additionally support the mission by assisting with basic administrative, protocol, maintenance and other support services following established mission and departmental policies.
Area of Selection:
This position is open to candidates who have the right to reside and work in Egypt as an employee on a permanent basis as well as to all employees of the mission occupying an indeterminate or determinate position and to employees hired with a temporary contract, who have all the essential qualifications and whose applications are received before the closing date
Please note that the Embassy of Canada to Egypt 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.
High school or technical diploma or any equivalent combination of relevant education, training and work experience.
Language:
Good* knowledge of English (oral, reading and written).
Proficiency in Arabic (oral, reading and written).
*Good being defined as being able to meet daily social demands, being able to confidently handle basic social interactions including basic presentations and conversations about daily events, work, as well as family, and being able to handle responsibilities with limited workload, but help is needed to manage complications and difficulties.
Experience:
At least two (2) years of recent* professional experience as a professional driver in a diplomatic mission, international organisation, governmental agency or private large corporate organisation.
Professional Experience in driving vehicles with manual transmission.
*Recent being defined as within the last 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:
Basic knowledge of auto mechanics in order to be able to carry out small repairs (change tire, charge car battery, etc.) and follow up with garages.
Competencies:
Courtesy and keen sense of customer service.
Judgment and discretion.
Professional integrity.
Clear, polite and effective communication.
Abilities:
Ability to drive carefully, courteously, and professionally.
Ability to work under pressure due to a conflicting schedule and unpredictable demands or issues.
Ability to orient yourself in Cairo and read a road map/navigate with a GPS.
Ability to communicate effectively with Egyptian authorities and liaise between the Embassy of Canada and officials (customs, airport, traffic officer, public services, etc.).
Ability to lift and transport loads (luggage parcels etc.).
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.
Ability to communicate in French (oral).
Experience in driving armoured vehicles.
Operational Requirements:
Willingness and ability to work occasionally outside normal working hours and / or weekends and to travel outside of town and to neighboring countries.
The incumbent may be required to complete training in driving armoured vehicles to ensure the movement of authorized mission personnel to high-risk locations.
Work schedule: 37.5 hours per week.
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:
Applicants must hold a professional or private Egyptian driver’s license.
Candidates must complete a medical exam.
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.
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