CHAUFFEUR/SPECIAL ASSISTANT ****AMENDED****

---

The Ministry of Transportation, Facilities and Business Services Branch, is seeking an experienced professional to undertake duties as a Chauffeur/Special Assistant to senior government officials, such as the Lieutenant Governor, Premier, Cabinet Ministers, Parliamentary Assistants, Deputy Ministers and visiting dignitaries.

The hours of work will be between 6am - 12am (2 shifts) for both the Permanent and Temporary vacancies.

The Temporary vacancies will be on an on-call basis, weekends, evenings and days.

---

About the job

You will:
• transport and assist senior government officials while ensuring client safety and security
• plan effective and efficient routes, drop points and departure locations, alternatives and contingencies
• coordinate and organize trips and client itineraries
• courier confidential and highly sensitive cabinet documents, red-tag documents, mail, packages and other items
• ensure the safe operation and maintenance of Ministry fleet and client vehicles by performing preventative maintenance inspections and repairs.

---

What you bring to the team

Mandatory requirements

• You must have a valid Ontario Class 'G' or 'F' Driver's License
• For the Temporary On Call vacancies the response time to report to work must be within one hour

Knowledge and Technical Skills:

• You have demonstrated knowledge of applicable traffic laws
• You know security procedures and practices in order to ensure safety, security and confidentiality
• You have demonstrated knowledge of routine preventative maintenance requirements and techniques including basic automotive technology and vehicle maintenance and repair equipment
• You know safe work practices when working around rotating engine parts, moving vehicles, elevated vehicles, confined spaces, solvents and cleaners
• 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
• You have strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with tact, courtesy and diplomacy
• You can use tact and sound judgement when dealing with sensitive and confidential matters

Please note: The successful candidate will be required to provide proof of a valid Ontario Class 'G' or 'F' Driver's Licence prior to the commencement of employment. The ministry may also require the successful candidate to wear a uniform.

---

Additional information:

Note:

• The successful candidate will be required to undergo a satisfactory criminal reference check prior to the commencement of employment.
• T-MT-53250/13(2)

---

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.

Exigences en matière de langue et évaluation:
Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichées en français et en anglais. Consultez la section « Langue du ou des postes » en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaître les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont évalués en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/français), vous devrez également passer un test de compétences linguistiques en français.