Selection Process Nº: 125533-6
Salary: 35,542 (gross)
Contract Type Term (Full-time) (Initial fixed term contract of 12 months with possibility to become indeterminate)
Term Details: This position is a Locally Engaged Staff position, subject to the Terms and Conditions of Employment for LES in Netherlands.
Job Function: General Services
Classification: LE - G2
Location: the Embassy of Canada to the Netherlands
Number of Vacancies: 1
Close date for applications: May 21, 2023 at 23:59 ECT - European Central Time - GMT+1:00
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 CBS 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:
Open to applicants who are legal residents or citizens of the Netherlands with the right to work, who meet all of the essential requirements stated below, and whose applications are received by the closing date.
Please note that the Embassy of Canada to the Netherlands 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.
· A secondary school diploma or higher or an equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience
Language:
· Fluency in English (written and spoken)
· Working level of Dutch (written and spoken)
Experience:
· Minimum of 3 years of recent experience (within the past 7 years) in a profession that includes regular and significant professional driving duties, with a clean driving record
· Experience in vehicle maintenance, either professionally or privately
· Experience in general office support/running errands
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 vehicle maintenance (basic car knowledge/mechanics), safety, and security practices
· Excellent knowledge of Dutch driving rules and regulations
· Good user-level computer skills (MS Outlook, Word, internet, etc.)
Competencies:
· Effective interpersonal relationships
· Adaptability and flexibility
· Time management and effective prioritization
· Client focus
· Sound judgement, discretion
Abilities:
· Ability to stay calm and perform in challenging/stressful situations
· Ability to read maps, judge distances, understand directions and plan routes in advance
· Ability to use GPS and estimate travel time
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 in a diplomatic mission, or in an international organization
· Experience dealing with VIP’s/dignitaries
· Knowledge of the French language
· Certification in vehicle maintenance and/or property maintenance
· Training or certification in security, first aid, hazard avoidance, safe driving, defensive driving, etc.
Operational Requirements:
· Required to be in good health with vision appropriate to the main duty of driving (visual aids, e.g. glasses, are acceptable).
· Normal work week - 40 hours per week
· Ability and willingness to work overtime outside of office hours (early morning / late at night) and during weekends, sometimes with very short notice
· Ability and willingness to travel occasionally
· Ability to do physical tasks such as clean cars, lift heavy boxes, use basic power tools, climb ladders, and other physical activities
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:
Maintaining a valid Dutch Driver’s License and a clean driving record
Additional Comments:
The candidate may be required to provide the following documents:
· VOG (Verklaring Omtrent het Gedrag);
· Passport or national ID card;
· Certificate of Canadian Citizenship (if applicable);
· 1 x recent passport photos;
· Certificate(s) of employment/letter(s) and references;
· School certificates/diplomas.
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-LDN@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 Netherlands 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 Networkis 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-LDN@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 Netherlands 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.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: €35,542.00 per year
Work Location: In person
