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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

When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to an inventory for future vacancies. As positions become available, applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment.

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Applications may be collected from this inventory as early as 07 February 2022. Apply before this date to be considered for our immediate vacancies.

There are positions immediately available in:
- Edmonton (Alberta)
- Shilo (Manitoba)
- Kingston (Ontario)
- St-Jean-sur-Richelieu (Quebec)
- Oromocto (New Brunswick)

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How does this work?
Step 1: Let us know you’re interested! 👍 Click “Apply online”.
Step 2: Tell us about you! 😊 Attach your resume and answer the screening questions in the online application.
Step 3: We will carefully review all of your qualifications. It's easy! If your talent matches one of our immediate or upcoming opportunities we may contact you for further information or assessment.

PLEASE NOTE: For this selection process, our intention is to communicate with applicants by e-mail for screening/assessment purposes (including issuing screening results, and sending invitations for
written tests and interviews). Applicants who apply to this selection process must include in their application a valid e-mail address and make sure this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users.

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. The department fosters a work environment where employees have opportunities to grow, to learn, to progress in their careers and have job satisfaction over the long-term.

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.

What do we offer?
At DND, we foster a work environment where employees have opportunities to grow, to learn, to progress in their careers and to have job satisfaction in the long term. You’ll enjoy:
- A career among a dynamic and dedicated team;
- Opportunities for advancement;
- A diverse, respectful and inclusive work environment; and
- A total compensation package including a competitive salary, health & dental benefits, pension plan and a variety of leave entitlements.

Intent of the process

This inventory may be used by the Department of National Defence to fill current and future vacancies with various employment tenures (temporary and permanent).

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)

Occupational Certification:
Possession of a valid Interprovincial Journeyman Cook Qualification (Red Seal) or Canadian Forces Military Cook Qualification Level 5 (QL5) or a manager approved** combination of education, training and/or experience.
**Manager approved combination is defined as one (1) year schooling with one (1) year of work experience or a graduate of a two (2) year culinary arts program.

Experience:

Significant* experience as a cook in an institutional, industrial or commercial food service establishment.
*Minimum of 2 years’ experience.

If you possess any of the following, your application must also clearly explain how you meet it (other qualifications)

Education:

Other cook related educational qualifications relevant to the position (e.g.: valid Food Handlers Course, baking, fast or short order cooking courses, etc.).

Proof of certification in a recognized field such as WHMIS, health, hygiene or safety.

Degree equivalency

Experience:

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

Experience working in a kitchen in a military establishment.

Experience in supervision.

Experience in large quantity cooking.

Experience in preparing and issuing takeout meals.

Experience in preparing meals for formal dining.

Operational Requirements:
Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 20 Kg in accordance with general safety practices.
Wear approved safety footwear and other personal protective equipment as required.
Willing and able to work shift work.
Willing and able to work weekends.
Willing and able to work overtime occasionally.

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

Various language requirements
English Essential
French Essential
Bilingual - imperative BBB/BBB or CBC/CBC
English or French essential

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

Demonstrates integrity and respect
Thinks things through
Works effectively with others
Shows initiative and takes action

Dependability
Communication

**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)

Abilities:

Ability to perform basic math
Ability to interpret recipes to prepare a variety of meals
Ability to organize and prioritize
Ability to work effectively under pressure.

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

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 CAF members.

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.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Willing and able to work shift work.
Willing and able to work weekends.
Willing and able to work overtime occasionally.

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

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. A variety of assessment tools may be used. This may include application screening, interviews, questionnaires, written assessments, reference checks, board knowledge, interactions with internal staff during the process, etc.

4. Our organization will only accept on-line applications through GC Jobs, please click “Apply online”. Should you have a disability or exceptional circumstance preventing you from applying online, please contact Raquel for alternative measures.

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;
e) Organizational needs, including Employment Equity

6. 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.