Intent of the process The intent of this process is to staff four (4) indeterminate positions in the National Capital Region (NCR): two (2) English Essential positions, one (1) bilingual imperative - (CBC/CBC) position in Gatineau, and one (1) bilingual imperative - (CBC/CBC) position in Ottawa at Carling Campus.
A pool of partially or essentially qualified candidates may be established through this process and used to staff identical or similar positions with various employment tenures (temporary and permanent), language profiles, operational requirements, security requirements, and conditions of employment at the Department of National Defence.
Positions to be filled 4
Important messages How does this work?
Step 1: Read the entire advertisement. Want to join our team? Let us know you're interested! Click "Apply"
Step 2: Tell us about yourself! Attach your resume and answer the screening questions in the online application.
Step 3: We will carefully review all your qualifications. If your talent matches one of our immediate or upcoming opportunities, we may contact you for further information or assessment.
Creating an environment where diverse perspectives are valued begins with self-declaration. Count yourself in and self-declare by identifying to which employment equity group(s) you belong. In order to self-declare, please ensure to indicate this by checking off the appropriate box within the online application as part of the Employment Equity section.
Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.
Our organization will only accept on-line applications for this opportunity. Please click "Apply" to submit your application. If there are limitations or special circumstances preventing you from submitting your application via the GC Jobs online portal, you must contact us and receive approval to apply via an alternate means PRIOR to the closing date.
Depending on the position being staffed:
Additional qualifications, operational requirements and/or conditions of employment may be required
Varying degrees of breadth and depth of experience may be deemed essential
Asset qualifications may be invoked as essential qualifications
You may be contacted and asked to submit information or be further assessed
Applicants who apply to this selection process must include in their application a valid email address and make sure that this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users.
All information obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to close of process, may be used to evaluate the applicants. Your overall conduct and communications, including email correspondence, may be used in the assessment of qualifications and competencies.
To ensure the integrity of the selection process, the content and questions of the assessment must remain confidential. Please do not discuss or share the assessment content with anyone, including other candidates. You must complete the assessment, including screening questions, by yourself, without the help of others, including the use of unapproved internet resources and artificial intelligence. Any violation may result in potential consequences which could include your elimination from this selection process.
If, at any point in this process or upon qualifying in this process, your Values and Ethics do not align with that of the Department of National Defence and Canadian Forces Code of Values and Ethics and Values and Ethics Code for the Public Sector, you will be eliminated from further consideration in this process. Copy and paste these links in your browser for more information:
https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/services/benefits-military/defence-ethics/policies-publications/code-value-ethics.html
https://www.tbs-sct.canada.ca/pol/doc-eng.aspx?id=25049)
The information you provide in this application must be true and may be verified. Any false information may result in the rejection of your application and/or not hiring you. Please only check off the locations that you are truly willing and able to work from. Choosing a location that you are not truly willing and able to work from slows down the process and impacts our ability to staff positions within the Department. By submitting an application, you are confirming that you are either currently living in one of these locations or are willing to relocate to them.
Appointment decisions may be based on one or more of the following criteria:
Matching of the individual's experience or qualifications to the strengths and weaknesses of the work team;
Matching of the individual's experience or qualifications to the specific duties of the position being staffed;
Depth, breadth, type of work-specific experience;
Level/degree of one or more competencies/qualifications;
Organizational Needs.
Conditions of employment Reliability Status security clearance
Learn more about security screening process .
One or more conditions of employment may be required, depending on the position being staffed. The complete list of conditions of employment will be communicated to candidates at the time of consideration for appointment for each position being staffed.
COE1. Strict adherence to the Department of National Defence and Canadian Forces Code of Values and Ethics, Values and Ethics Code for the Public Sector, Directive on Conflict of Interest, and Defence Administrative Orders and Directives (DAOD) 7021-1, Conflict of Interest.
Copy and paste these links in your browser for more information:
https://www.canada.ca/fr/ministere-defense-nationale/services/avantages-militaires/ethique-defense/publications-politiques/code-valeurs-ethique.html
https://www.tbs-sct.canada.ca/pol/doc-eng.aspx?id=25049
https://www.tbs-sct.canada.ca/pol/doc-eng.aspx?id=32627
https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/corporate/policies-standards/defence-administrative-orders-directives/7000-series/7021/7021-1-conflict-of-interest.html
COE2. Some positions may require up to full-time on-site presence (up to five days per week) based on operational requirements. This may be established as a condition of employment, and candidates must be willing and able to meet these requirements.
Operational Requirements Depending on the position being staffed, operational requirements may be considered conditions of employment.
OR1. Willing and able to undertake extensive travel.
OR2. Willing and able to work overtime as required.
OR3. Willing and able to comply with applicable safety regulations and procedures including wearing of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
OR4. Willing and able to work at heights, in enclosed spaces, and physically lift up to 25 kg when required.
OR5. Possess and maintain a valid unrestricted provincial or territorial driver's licence valid in the location of work.
OR6. Willing and eligible to obtain and maintain a Departmental driver's licence (DND 404).
You need (essential for the job) Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following Essential qualifications are qualifications that you must meet in order to be considered for the position. This means that when you apply, your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the education and experience listed below.
EDUCATION
ED1. A secondary school diploma or employer-approved alternatives.
Note:
The employer-approved alternatives to a secondary school diploma are:
• A satisfactory score on the Public Service Commission test approved as an alternative to a secondary school diploma; or
• An acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.
Learn more about degree equivalency .
To support an efficient assessment process, essential experience criteria may be evaluated sequentially, one criterion at a time. Candidates must meet each criterion being assessed in order to proceed to the evaluation of subsequent criteria. Candidates who do not meet the criterion under review will be screened out of the process. It is the responsibility of candidates to carefully review the requirements and to ensure their application clearly demonstrates how each experience criterion is met.
EXPERIENCE
EX1. Experience planning, coordinating, implementing and monitoring infrastructure, facilities, engineering, construction, maintenance or recapitalization projects.
EX2. Experience providing technical advice and recommendations to management, clients, stakeholders, consultants or contractors.
EX3. Experience working in a multidisciplinary engineering, technical, infrastructure, construction, or real property environment.
EX4. Experience interpreting and applying legislation, regulations, policies, standards, codes or technical requirements relevant to project delivery or asset management.
EX5. Experience coordinating the activities of multiple stakeholders, consultants, contractors, service providers or project team members to achieve project objectives.
Applied / assessed at a later dateCOMPETENCIES
C1. Demonstrating integrity and respect
C2. Thinking things through
C3. Working effectively with others
C4. Showing initiative and being action oriented
C5. Communication
Language requirements (essential for the job) Applied / assessed at a later date Various language requirements - English Essential
Bilingual Imperative CBC/CBC
Learn more about language requirements .
You may need (asset qualifications) May be applied / assessed at a later date Asset qualifications are qualifications that may be required for the position. If you possess any of the qualifications listed below, please clearly demonstrate how you meet the qualification in your application.
Depending on the position being staffed, asset qualifications may be invoked as essential qualifications.
ASSET EXPERIENCE:
AEX1. Experience conducting inspections and condition assessments of buildings, facilities, infrastructure or technical systems.
AEX2. Experience managing physical assets such as land, buildings and infrastructure. This includes, but is not limited to; planning and overseeing maintenance and repairs, prioritizing infrastructure projects, monitoring asset condition and planning for upgrades, replacement or disposal.
AEX3. Experience providing leadership, guidance, coordination, or direction to technical staff, project teams, consultants, contractors, or multidisciplinary stakeholders in the delivery of projects, programs, or operational activities.
AEX4. Experience drafting technical drawings using CAD software.
AEX5. Experience working in northern, remote or isolated locations.
As means to support our military families and linked with the Department of National Defence priorities, consideration may be given to the spouses or common-law partners of serving Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members.
Our commitment We're committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please contact the hiring organization below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.
Learn more about assessment accommodation .
Equity, diversity and inclusionLearn more about diversity and inclusion in the public service .
ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS
The Department of National Defence is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive team that reflects Canada's population. To achieve a representative workforce, selection may be based on qualified candidates self-declaring as belonging to one or more of the designated groups: Indigenous Peoples, members of visible minorities, persons with disabilities, and women. We encourage you to indicate if you belong to any of the designated groups when you apply.
As means to support our military families, consideration may first be given to the spouses or common-law partners of serving Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members.
Learn more about employment equity .
PreferencePreference will be given to veterans first, followed by Canadian citizens and permanent residents, with the exception of jobs located in Nunavut or Yukon. For positions located in Nunavut, qualified Inuit enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement will be appointed first. For positions located in Yukon, qualified Yukon First Nations will be appointed first, followed by qualified Indigenous persons.
Learn more about preference to veterans .
How to apply Learn more about applying for Government of Canada jobs .
Information you must provide We'd like to thank all those who apply. However, only the people selected for further consideration will be contacted. Additional links Reasons to work at the Department of National Defence
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