MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS
- The positions require the successful candidates to have a valid Ontario class G or class F driver’s licence or equivalent. The offer of employment is conditional upon the successful candidate providing proof that s/he has a valid driver’s licence upon being hired.
KNOWLEDGE AND TECHNICAL SKILLS:
- You have demonstrated knowledge of applicable traffic laws in order to transport clients and documents safely.
- You know security procedures and practices in order to ensure the safety, security and confidentiality of clients and confidential government documents en route.
- You have demonstrated knowledge of routine preventative maintenance requirements and techniques including basic automotive technology and vehicle maintenance .
- You have knowledge of Toronto and Ontario road network with the ability to use electronic and paper maps, directories, guides and GPS navigational devices for best route selection.
- You know First Aid and cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) techniques.
ANALYTICAL, PROBLEM-SOLVING AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:
- You have proven analytical and problem solving skills to select and/or adjust routes accounting for security concerns, traffic, weather, arrival/departure times; to perform repairs en-route (i.e. flat tire, fluid) or acquire vehicle repairs from external sources to avoid delays and maintain clients schedules; and to determine safe operating condition of the vehicle.
- You have demonstrated interpersonal skills, such as confidentiality, judgement, public relations, discretion, courtesy, tact, diplomacy and political acuity to regularly interact with a variety of contacts including politicians, employees, the general public and dignitaries when responding to potentially sensitive/volatile situations (i.e. press interest in client, irate demonstrators).
- You can use tact and sound judgement when dealing with sensitive and confidential matters.
DON’T MEET EVERY QUALIFICATION?
If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!
HOW TO APPLY:
- You must apply online.
- Your cover letter and resume combined should not exceed five (5) pages. For tips and tools on how to write a concise cover letter and resume, review the Writing a Cover Letter and Resume: Tips, Tools and Resources.
- Customize your cover letter and resume to the qualifications listed on the job ad. Using concrete examples, you must show how you demonstrated the requirements for this job. We rely on the information you provide to us.
- Read the job description to make sure you understand this job.
- OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.
- If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please Contact Us to provide your contact information. Recruitment services team will contact you within 48 hours.
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS AND ASSESSMENT:
All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the “position(s) language” section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you’ll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.
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