Posted 2 months ago
EV Test Driver
@ TSMG
Ottawa, Ontario
Overview
TSMG is hiring experienced vehicle test drivers to test prototype electric vehicles across the US and Canada before their North American launch. The work involves driving camouflaged prototypes on set routes, visiting charging stations, and checking charging availability, app function and the charging process with a client-side engineer. The role requires extensive travel, including cross-border trips, and being away from home for the full project.
Responsibilities:
- Drive prototype EVs on predefined routes
- Visit EV charging stations and verify charging
- Record and report issues and unexpected behaviour
- Work with a client-side engineer following test procedures
Requirements summary:
- Valid driver's licence and strong driving experience
- Clean 5-year MVR and criminal background check
- EV experience strongly preferred
- Comfortable with extensive travel away from home
Tools & skills
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-09-21
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-09
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Transportation & driving |
| Travel | air: none · ground: frequent |
| Work setting | Vehicle, Client sites |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Background checks | criminal record, drug and alcohol |
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TSMG
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 110 |
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.
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