Chauffeur

Intent of the process

Please note that geographic limitations apply. You must reside or be employed in the above areas of selection if you are interested in being considered. This position is located at Rideau Hall, 1 Sussex Drive, Ottawa.

The immediate need is to staff one (1) position on an indeterminate basis.

A pool of qualified candidates may be established to staff similar positions with various tenures (such as indeterminate or specified period, etc). These positions could have various security and language requirements.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

You must meet all essential qualifications in order to be appointed to the position. Other qualifications may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed. Some essential and other qualifications will be assessed through your application. It is your responsibility to provide appropriate examples that illustrate how you meet each qualification. Failing to do so could result in your application being rejected.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

High school diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training and experience.

Degree equivalency

Experience in providing transportation services as a driver to clients.

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

Bilingual - Imperative (B-B/B-B)

Information on language requirements

Knowledge of the driving code and traffic regulations.

Ability in assisting in the scheduling of a transportation service.
Ability to follow chauffeurs’ protocols and driving code.
Ability to communicate effectively orally.
Ability to work under pressure.

Reliability
Courtesy
Service orientation
Neatness
Discretion

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

Possess and maintain valid Canadian driver’s license (a clean driver abstract is required upon demand);
Willingness and ability to regularly work overtime in the evenings, weekends and holidays;
Willingness and able to lift and handle material weighing up to 23 kg.

Other information

Acknowledgement of receipt will not be sent.

Please provide a valid e-mail address as correspondence will be sent via e-mail whenever possible. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required.

A variety of assessment tools may be used – interview, practical exercise and reference checks.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred language in their application.

Top-down selection may be applied; a cut-off score may be established after all scores are received. Random selection may be used at any time during the process to identify which applicants will be further assessed.

A security check will be administered and proof of citizenship, education, and at least 2 work references with names and applicable phone numbers will be required. Security Check will include a credit check and fingerprinting. Successful candidate(s) must meet and maintain the Conditions of Employment throughout their employment.

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. As a result, it promotes employment equity and encourages candidates to indicate voluntarily on their application if they are a woman, an Aboriginal person, a person with a disability or a member of a visible minority group.

The Public Service of Canada is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or testing, you should advise the Public Service Commission or the departmental official in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans and to Canadian citizens, in that order.

Information on the preference to veterans

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.