Parlamentet i Ottawa

Vacancy: Driver/Caretaker

The Royal Norwegian Embassy in Ottawa is seeking to recruit a reliable and experienced driver, who is also able to take on responsibilities as a caretaker for the official residence. This is a full-time position, subject to a probationary period.

Duties and Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

  • Providing safe, comfortable and efficient transportation of the diplomatic staff and visiting delegations as required
  • Regularly inspecting and maintaining the embassy vehicle to ensure it is always in good working condition
  • Administrative tasks at chancellery as required
  • Assisting with practical tasks at the chancellery
  • Caretaker responsibility at the residence, as required. Performing or overseeing maintenance and repair tasks.

Duties and tasks often need to be performed outside of regular business hours, including evenings and weekends.

Required Qualifications

  • Minimum 5 years of experience as diplomatic driver
  • Valid Ontario/Quebec driver’s license
  • Relevant experience
  • Punctual, responsible, flexible, and courteous
  • A clean police record, able to provide a driver’s license record
  • Ability to communicate clearly in English

About the Position

The position is open to Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or individuals with a work visa in Canada.

The embassy offers health care benefits, a dental plan, disability benefits, life insurance, and participation in a pension plan.

Annual leave: 25 days (after the first year of service)

Remuneration as agreed.

How to apply

Please submit a written letter of application and CV to: emb.ottawa@mfa.no by 18 October 2026.