DND's Executive Indigenous Recruitment Campaign

Update: Update: The closing date has been changed to December 29, 2021.

Important messages

We are 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 use the Contact information below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Assessment accommodation

As part of its priority to ensure its workforce truly represents the diversity of Canada, The Department of National Defence (DND) is committed to hiring more Indigenous Peoples into their workforce including at the executive leadership level. Improved representation of Indigenous peoples within the public service will lead to more innovative and inclusive solutions to today’s complex challenges. Indigenous peoples are therefore encouraged to apply to this process and self-identify. As defined in the Canadian Constitution, an Indigenous person is a North American Indian or a member of a First Nation, Métis or Inuit; North American Indian or member of a First Nation including treaty, status or registered Indians, as well as non-status and non-registered Indians.

The Government of Canada continues to be committed to a renewed nation-to-nation relationship with Indigenous peoples based on recognition of rights, respect, co-operation and partnership. The Government of Canada will work closely with provinces, territories, First Nations, the Métis Nation, Inuit groups and church entities to implement recommendations of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada (TRC) and further reconciliation to the benefit of all Canadians.

We are asking all aspiring leaders who identify as an Indigenous person and who are interested in joining the Defence Team to present their candidacy through this staffing process. Achieving greater representation of Indigenous peoples within our executive community will strengthen the Defence institution for all Canadians.

The term “Aboriginal” is sometimes used within this job advertisement as it relates to the Employment Equity Act and other legislative frameworks. The term “Indigenous” is used, where feasible, in support of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.

All eligible candidacies will be screened on essential experience and advised of their results in early January 2022. All candidates who are deemed to meet the essential experience qualifications will then be invited to an online interview to be held starting the end of January 2022. All candidates’ correspondence will be done via e-mail.

Duties

As a Director within the Defence Team, you will have the responsibility to manage a portfolio/program of work and the delivery of DND services across Canada. You will play a central role in working with other federal partners, supporting the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) and in identifying and implementing innovative solutions to meet their demands for service across many DND business lines, and you will play a key role in managing relationships with stakeholders such as other levels of government, groups and industry. As one of Canada’s largest Federal Departments we have executive opportunities that cover a wide range of leadership areas including but not limited to – Human Resources, Planning, Information Management, Finance, Communications and Policy.

Work environment

Together, DND and the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) create the largest, most complex organization in Canada. DND's role is to provide services and support to the CAF in their operations and missions at home and abroad. DND and the CAF work side-by-side to fulfill the Government of Canada’s mission to defend Canada and Canadians and contribute to international peace, security and stability efforts.

In all areas of our business, each one of us has a role in supporting the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) in operations and contributing towards the successful delivery of the Defence Policy: Strong, Secure, and Engaged. The Department has multiple operational practices intersecting with Indigenous interests. These include, but are not limited to: land and waterway access; employment and recruitment; land remediation; real property transactions and Indigenous procurement.

The Public Service Employment Act (PSEA) states: "Canada will continue to gain from a public service that strives for excellence, that is representative of Canada's diversity and that is able to serve the public with integrity and in their official language of choice." Diverse perspectives and approaches contribute to better programs and stronger policy advice for the benefit of all Canadians. The public service, as an employer, cannot afford to overlook the strategic opportunity provided by a diverse labor pool. Given the demographics, the next decade is an opportunity for the public service to renew itself.

Looking ahead – under the BEYOND2020 Public Service renewal framework, we will adopt mindsets and behaviors that will meet the changing expectations of Canadians. The desired outcome is a Public Service that is more AGILE, more INCLUSIVE, and better EQUIPPED. We will continue to move ahead with purpose and intention, making decisions that reflect our values and that position our organization and all those who belong in it—for a successful future.

Indigenous members of the Defence Team represent the country’s rich diversity and make valuable contributions to our peace and security in an uncertain world. The CAF and the entire Defence Team remain committed to fostering an inclusive work environment for Indigenous people, where dignity, respect, and fairness are embraced and valued.

INFORMATION SESSIONS
Candidates interested to learn more about leadership opportunities will have the possibility to chat with the HR Team as well as Senior Departmental Leaders through video conference (via Zoom). This will be an opportunity for candidates to learn about the Department of National Defence (DND) and ask questions regarding this selection process. To register for one of the following sessions, please e-mail

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- English - Wednesday, December 15, 2021: from 1:30pm to 3:00pm (EST)
- French - Thursday, December 16, 2021: from 1:30pm to 3:00pm (EST)

Intent of the process

This process intends to establish a pool of qualified or partially qualified candidates for current and future vacancies at the EX-01 level, within the Department of National Defence. Positions may be staffed on various bases and wings across Canada.

Once DND has completed their initial appointments, all federal organizations listed in Schedules I, IV and V of the Financial Administration Act may possibly use this selection process to appoint a candidate to its organization in a similar position. By applying to this process, you consent to your personal application-related information possibly being shared with other government departments interested in staffing similar positions.

We value you as a candidate and commit to be as clear and transparent as possible with you throughout the selection process.

Positions to be filled: 5

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

EDUCATION
Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution, or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
STEP 1 - TELL US
We believe that you are talented and skillful and can help us make a positive difference for Canadians across the country. So tell us about you! We want to know who you are as a leader and how you would contribute to leading others. Be sure to include examples that demonstrate the breadth, depth and scope of your experience and don’t shy away from work that you have done within the scope of your community and personal life. This is not limited to your professional roles and may include experience acquired via volunteer or community involvement.

• Have you managed a team? Tell us about it.

• Have you led an initiative, project or program? Tell us about it.

• Explain how you have collaborated in the past with team members and stakeholders/partners/community members where you had to develop and communicate business requirements while fostering consensus amongst your peers.

• Tell us about a time where you had to develop and implement a strategy for a program, initiative or project. How did you proceed?

• Have you prepared briefing materials or presentations for senior management/elders? What were the topics and how did you do this?

*Note: the ability to communicate effectively in writing will be assessed using your application.

KEY LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES
STEP 2 – SHOW US
If your application is retained for further consideration, we will then be inviting you to show us your competencies via an innovative assessment process. This will be your chance to present who you are to us and demonstrate your abilities:

• Creating vision and strategy: You engage others to translate implementation strategies into concrete objectives.

• Mobilizing people: You create a sense of common purpose and direction in the organization or community.

• Upholding integrity and respect: You hold self and the organization to the highest ethical and professional standards.

• Collaborating with partners and stakeholders: You build and nurture effective and collaborative networks and relationships with communities of practice, colleagues and stakeholders/community members.

• Promoting innovation and guiding change: You identify opportunities for and barriers to innovation and proposes creative approaches.

• Achieving results: You align people, work and systems to achieve program and policy efficiencies and results.

*Note: the ability to communicate effectively orally will be assessed during your interview.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:
STEP 3 – MEET US
Lastly, if your candidacy is retained, we will contact you to meet us in person or virtually so we can have the pleasure of getting to know you better and determine which opportunities are most suitable for you.

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

Various language requirements
- Bilingual Imperative – CBC/CBC
- Bilingual Non-Imperative – CBC/CBC

Information on language requirements

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)

TELL US MORE: (Assets)
We also want to know a little more about you from other experiences that you have gained. Your response will also help us determine in which area you may be a good fit. Be sure to include examples that demonstrate the scope, depth and breadth of your experience in the selected areas:

• Do you have experience managing Indigenous Affairs related programs or policies or providing advice related to Indigenous consultations?

• Have you gained experience managing communications services?

• Do you have experience planning, conducting and reporting internal audits or evaluations or investigations?

• Do you have experience developing and implementing strategies and initiatives relating to Parliamentary and Cabinet affairs?

• Have you worked in at least three (3) of the following areas: budget allocation; financial forecasting and analysis; business planning; Treasury Board submissions preparation; cost analysis; developing, implementing and monitoring a multiyear financial plan?

• Have you gained experience in any of the disciplines related to human resources: classification, compensation, staffing, diversity and inclusion, HR systems, HR policy development, labour relations, or performance management, total health?

• Have you delivered information technology IM/IT services such as IT Enterprise Architecture, IT Security, Database and Hosting Services, Testing/System Integration, Disaster Recovery, or Business Resumption planning?

• Are you an experienced negotiator, knowledgeable in awarding and managing procurement contracts including formulating complex contract documents?

• Have you led any innovative research programs and projects in relevant scientific/technology fields?

Selection from this process will be limited to members of the following Employment Equity group: Indigenous persons.

Information on employment equity

In support of Strong, Secure, Engaged (SSE) initiative #24, consideration may be given to the spouses or common-law partners of Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Secret security clearance

Top Secret security clearance

All employees of the core public administration are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, unless accommodated based on a medical contraindication, religion, or another prohibited ground for discrimination as defined under the Canadian Human Rights Act and attest to their vaccination status.

Other information

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

On October 6, 2021, the Government of Canada announced details of its plans to require vaccination across the federal public service.

As per the new Policy on COVID-19 Vaccination for the Core Public Administration Including the Royal Canadian Mounted Police federal public servants in the Core Public Administration and members of the RCMP must attest to their vaccination status. The requirement for employees to be fully vaccinated applies whether they are teleworking, working remotely or working on-site. This is a condition of employment and it applies to indeterminate (permanent), determinate (term), casual, and student hiring. Should you reach the point in the selection process where it is necessary to verify terms and conditions of employment then the hiring manager or a human resources representative will contact you in order to complete an attestation.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans first and then to Canadian citizens and permanent residents, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.

Information on the preference to veterans

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.