Driver Examiner 2 - Canotek- Part Time - Perm - Bilingual (French & English)

Serco; Ottawa; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dynamic Driver Examiners to join their team, providing essential services at DriveTest Centres across Ontario. This role involves evaluating driving skills, conducting road tests, and ensuring a professional and supportive environment for applicants. Ideal candidates will possess strong customer service skills, fluency in both French and English, and a valid Ontario Class G driver’s licence. Join a passionate team dedicated to excellence in customer care and make a meaningful impact in the community. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy working with the public, this opportunity could be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• Fluency in French and English is essential for this role.
• Must hold a valid Ontario Class G driver’s licence and have a clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate driving abilities of applicants and conduct road tests.
• Provide information and assistance related to Driver Examination services.
• Ensure proper conduct of examinations in a supportive environment.

Skills

Customer Service

Fluency in French

Fluency in English

Touch-typing

Data Entry

Knowledge of Highway Traffic Act

Education

Valid Ontario Class G driver’s licence

4 years driving experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Description

This role has a starting hourly rate of $26.63!

If you enjoy working with the public in a high energy and dynamic environment, challenging and rewarding job opportunities await you at Serco Canada Inc. You will be part of a professional team which supports operations at all DriveTest Centres across Ontario on behalf of the Ministry of Transportation. Driver Examiners are based out of one of our 56 DriveTest Centre locations. Bring your expertise and customer service skills to Serco Canada Inc. where challenging and rewarding job opportunities await you!

Serco supports the Ministry of Transportation as a prime for their Driver Examiner Services (DES) contract which supports their DriveTest Centre operations, providing customer information and assisting members of the public at various stages of the driver’s licensing process. Our team of Driver Examiners engages with customers in a friendly, knowledgeable, and professional manner.

You will be part of a team that works closely with the customer and other Serco teams that examine applicants through a road test to determine their abilities in the mechanics and handling of vehicles. Driver Examiners also conduct controlled class tests, observe and assess riding habits, skills, and the applicants’ demonstrated ability in the operation of vehicles, making notes on applicants’ compliance to traffic laws, how they handle stressful situations, their adherence to driving regulations, and safe driving practices.

You will provide examination results and details regarding errors, as well as areas requiring improvement, and complete the evaluation forms for road test assessments, entering road test results into a system/computer. Serco’s Regional Managers and individual Site Managers lead the team of Driver Examiners, offering many years of experience working with our customers and providing the Ministry with excellence in customer care.

This position is contingent upon your ability to Pass Criminal Record Check (CPIC); Fingerprint Criminal Record Check.

In this role, you will:

• Evaluate the driving abilities of driver’s licence light vehicle applicants at the G2 and G level.
• Conduct road tests for those requiring special needs or for those with disabilities.
• Provide grade of road test, licence information and resolve licensing issues.
• Provide information and assistance related to Driver Examination services.
• Respond to enquiries related to driver licensing, determine applicant status, and provide information regarding test/re-test procedures and classes of licences.
• Complete three-point verification by verbally confirming the candidate's full Name, full Date of Birth, and full Address.
• Ensure the fair and proper conduct of examinations in an environment that enables candidates to perform at their best.
• Review information and determine test requirements.
• Examine applicants through a road test and determine the fitness, competency, and knowledge of driver’s licence applicants.
• Provide examination results and complete evaluation forms for assessments.
• Create a calm, professional, and supportive environment that enables applicants to perform to the best of their abilities.
• Attend travel points to provide testing and licensing services, where applicable.
• Must be able to perform physical duties of the position, which may include sitting or standing for extended periods of time and entering and exiting vehicles up to 30 times per shift.

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Fluency level in French and English.
• Intermediate-level computer skills in Microsoft Office.
• 1-4 years of customer service experience in a service environment.
• Touch-typing and data entry.
• Must hold a valid Ontario Class G driver’s licence.
• Must have at least four years driving experience, verified based on “date first licenced” indicated on the Ontario driver’s licence.
• Must have and maintain an acceptable driving record - no more than four demerit points and three violations at all times during employment as a Driver Examiner.
• Thorough knowledge of applicable sections of the Highway Traffic Act, related regulations, and legislation.
• Must be able to Pass Criminal Record Check (CPIC); Fingerprint Criminal Record Check.

*Employees' hours vary based on customer demand and location’s operating hours.

*This position may require extended shift hours including evenings and possibly Saturday and Sunday hours (depending on location) during certain periods of the year when DriveTest Centre volume is higher.

*This position requires the attendance of a formal training session, which includes classroom instruction with experienced and qualified trainers and on-the-job shadowing at a DriveTest Centre facilitated by a coach. If you are unsuccessful at any stage of the training, your employment will end effective immediately.

If you are interested in supporting and working with our Customer Service professionals and a passionate Serco team, then submit your application now for immediate consideration. It only takes a few minutes and could change your career!