EV Test Driver

TSMG Holding; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

TSMG Holding in Ottawa, Ontario seeks experienced Vehicle Test Drivers to support testing of prototype EVs for the North American launch. You will drive prototypes on predefined routes, visit EV charging stations, and verify charging availability and app functionality.

You will work with a client-side engineer, report issues, follow testing procedures, and travel as required across the US-Canada border for the project.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record are required.
• Experience with automotive testing or mapping/data collection is preferred.
• Comfort with extensive travel and staying away from home for the project duration.

Responsibilities

• Drive prototype EVs on predefined routes across the assigned region.
• Visit selected EV charging stations (EVCS).
• Check charging station availability through the vehicle/app.
• Connect the vehicle to charging stations and verify charging process works.
• Record and report any issues or unexpected behavior.
• Follow predefined testing procedures and routes.
• Work closely with a client-side engineer during testing.
• Travel as required, including cross-border travel US-Canada when applicable.

Skills

Valid driver’s license

Strong driving experience

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Job description

Job Overview

We are looking for experienced Vehicle Test Drivers to support the testing of new electric vehicles (EVs) in the US and Canada before their North American market launch. The vehicles are prototypes and will be camouflaged. You will work alongside a client-side engineer and drive the vehicle on predefined routes, visiting selected EV charging stations to test charging availability, app functionality, and the overall charging process.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive prototype EVs on predefined routes across the assigned region


• Visit selected EV charging stations (EVCS)


• Check charging station availability through the vehicle/app


• Connect the vehicle to charging stations and verify that the charging process works as expected


• Record and report any issues or unexpected behavior


• Follow predefined testing procedures and routes


• Work closely with a client-side engineer during testing


• Travel as required throughout the project, including cross-border travel between the US and Canada where applicable


• Maintain a high level of care and responsibility when operating prototype vehicles

Requirements

• Valid driver's license and strong driving experience


• Clear Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) for the past 5 years


• Clean criminal background check


• Previous experience in automotive, vehicle testing, mapping, data collection, or similar field projects


• Previous experience with Electric Vehicles (EVs) is strongly preferred


• Comfortable with extensive travel and being away from home for the full duration of the project


• Comfortable working alongside engineers and following detailed testing procedures


• Basic technical and smartphone/app skills


• Willing to complete drug screening and participate in random alcohol testing where required


• Reliable, safety-conscious, and detail-oriented