Policy Officer Recruitment Programme (PORP) - Join Us!

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

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

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.

What is the Policy Officer Recruitment Programme (PORP)?

The PORP is a three-year professional development programme designed to recruit and develop talented individuals to meet the unique demands of the defence policy environment and become well-rounded public servants. In addition to three one-year assignments across the Policy Group, a practical, three-year curriculum will round-out your academic experience and help you hone your skills in areas like writing in a professional context, strategic thinking, and negotiation skills.

We invite you to visit our website at https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/corporate/job-opportunities/civilian-jobs/civilian-job-opportunities/students-and-new-grads/policy-officer-recruitment-programme.html and read through our Frequently Asked Questions prior to submitting your application.

Next Steps!

Step 1: Let us know you’re interested! 👍 Click “Apply online”.

Step 2: Tell us about you! 😊 Submit a detailed resume and answer a few screening questions in the online application. Be sure to complete the Employment Equity self-declaration!

Step 3: Matching! We will carefully review all of your qualifications. If your talent matches our needs we may contact you for further information or assessment.

Work environment

Job opportunities with the Department of National Defence (DND) can benefit you and your career in a number of ways by offering you valuable experience in a large and complex department. Join us today!

In all areas of our business, each one of us has a role in supporting the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) operations. As a civilian employee, you will be an essential part of the Defence Team.

👥 Together, DND and the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) form the LARGEST and 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.

What do we offer?

DND fosters a work environment where employees have opportunities to grow, learn, progress in their careers and have job satisfaction over the long-term. You’ll enjoy:

- A career among a dynamic and dedicated team;
- Opportunities for advancement;
- A diverse, respectful and inclusive work environment;
- A total benefits package including a competitive salary, health & dental insurance plans, pension plan and a variety of leave entitlements. 🌿

Intent of the process

The objective of this process is to staff (5) positions in the PORP on an indeterminate basis.

A pool of partially qualified candidates may be established and used to staff similar positions with various tenures in the Department of National Defence (DND), with various linguistic and security profiles.

NOTE: Initial consideration will be for individuals who self-identify as a member of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities and women. Should an insufficient number of Employment Equity seeking applicants qualify other persons residing in Canada and Canadian citizens residing abroad may be considered.

Self-declaring. Because your perspective counts!
https://www.canada.ca/en/services/jobs/opportunities/government/self-declaring-because-we-care.html

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
ED1: Graduation* with a Master's degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in a field related to the duties of the position**.

AND

Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization*** in economics, sociology or statistics.

*Candidates currently completing a Master's degree will be considered. They must demonstrate they are able to complete all the requirements of their current studies program to obtain their Master's degree by 31 July 2022.

** For a non-exhaustive list of relevant fields of study, please see the Frequently Asked Questions on www.canada.ca/defence-porp

*** Acceptable specialization is defined as at least one (1) course in any of the three (3) fields listed above OR an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Do you have a degree outside of Canada?
Foreign Credential - Your education counts! If you were educated outside of Canada, have your certificates / diplomas validated. An Educational Credential Assessment is required and will benefit you. Following the instructions here: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/jobs/services/gc-jobs/degree-equivalency.html.

We recognize that this process can take time. It is your responsibility to obtain and provide proof.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
EX1: Experience researching, analyzing, and writing on subjects related to security and defence, international affairs or public policy.

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

Various language requirements
Bilingual - imperative BBB/BBB or Bilingual Non-Imperative

If an insufficient number of qualified candidates meet the linguistic profile of bilingual imperative (BBB/BBB), non-imperative appointments may be considered. We encourage all potential candidates to submit their application regardless of their linguistic abilities.

Information on language requirements

Second Language Writing Skills Self-Assessment
In order to help you decide if you should apply to a bilingual position, an optional self-assessment of your writing skills in your second official language is available for you to take before completing your application.

For more information, please consult:
Unsupervised Internet Test of Second Language Writing Skills

COMPETENCIES
C1: Demonstrating integrity and respect.

C2: Thinking things through.

C3: Showing initiative and being action-oriented.

C4: Working effectively with others.

C5: Communications.

ABILITIES
A1: Ability to conduct research, analyze, and synthesize Information.

**Depending on the position being staffed:
- Additional qualifications may be added and deemed as either essential or asset
- Varying degrees of breadth and depth of experience may be deemed essential
- Equivalent qualifications may be considered

You may be contacted and asked to submit information or be further assessed.

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

ASSET EXPERIENCE
AEX1: Previous work experience in the Public Service of Canada, a provincial, territorial, or municipal government entity in Canada, or an international governmental organization.

AEX2: Experience working or volunteering in a mixed civilian and military environment.

Additional qualifications may be required for some positions and you may be contacted and asked to submit information or be further assessed.

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women

Information on employment equity

The Department of National Defence is committed to providing an environment where justice, fairness and the elimination of barriers helps build a skilled, diverse and representative workforce reflective of Canada. We welcome diversity in all its forms, promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply. Please note that preference for hiring will first be given to candidates who are members of the above mentioned designated groups.

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

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Ability and willingness to travel, including to deployed Canadian Armed Forces operations.

For some positions, ability and willingness to work overtime frequently and on short notice.

Conditions of employment

Various security requirements:
Reliability Status.
Secret security clearance.
Top Secret clearance.

For some positions, the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance.

Willingness to be assigned to various divisions in the organization based on operational requirements and developmental needs.

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.

Candidates must meet and maintain the above noted conditions of employment throughout their employment.

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

1. Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.

2. All information obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to close of process, may be used to evaluate the candidates.

3. Assessment: You may be assessed using one or more of the following tools: application, interview(s), role play scenarios, performance appraisals, reference checks and interactions with internal staff during the process and personal knowledge.

4. Top down selection may be used during any stage of the selection process.

5. Appointment decisions may be based on one or more of the following criteria:
a. Matching of the individual's experience or qualifications to the strengths and weaknesses of the work team;
b. Matching of the individual's experience or qualifications to the specific duties of the position being staffed;
c. Depth, breadth, type of work-specific experience;
d. Level/degree of one or more competencies/qualifications.

6. Our organization will only accept on-line applications for this opportunity. Please click “Apply online” to submit your application. Should you have a disability or an exceptional circumstance that requires an alternative application method, please contact Jessica Tessier for guidance.

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.