Material Acquisition & Support Officer Development Program

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.

The first applications could be collected from the inventory as early as January 30, 2023. Apply before this date to be considered for our immediate vacancies.

The intake for this program is September 2023.

There are positions immediately available in:
- National Capital Region - Ottawa, ON; Gatineau, QC (EG-03; EL-03)
- Montreal, QC (TI-03)
- Halifax, NS (TI-03)
- London, ON (TI-03)

This process will be used to fill current and future vacancies.

How does this work?

Step 1: Read the entire advertisement. Want to join our team? 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.
• Please provide complete and thorough details of your education and experience;
• Do not assume that the screening board has any previous knowledge of your background, qualifications, or work history. You must be specific and provide concrete examples/details for each experience element, as applications will be screened only on the information provided;
• Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application being screened out of the process.

Step 3: We will carefully review all of 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 to. 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.

*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.

Work environment

The Department of National Defence (DND) is one of the largest federal government employers, offering over 70 types of civilian career opportunities. DND's role is to provide services and support to the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) in their operations and missions at home and abroad. The civilian workforce is an essential part of the Defence Team. Your knowledge and expertise contribute to the overall mission. In this regard, the department fosters a work environment where you have opportunities to learn, to develop your talents, to progress in your career and have job satisfaction over the long-term.

The Materiel Acquisition and Support Officer Development Program is an entry level program where trainees start at one of the following classifications groups and levels: PG-02, EN-ENG-02, EG-03, EL-03 or TI-03 level.

During the program, trainees complete various developmental phases that consist of a variety of courses, tasks and on the job training. Hands on experience enables trainees to demonstrate the required skills and knowledge to be promoted to the next classification level/pay incentive.

Once trainees have successfully completed all developmental phases they are ready to graduate from the program and move on to a career within the Department of National Defence.

To find out more information about the program visit Materiel Acquisition and Support Officer Development Program on Canada.ca (https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/corporate/job-opportunities/civilian-jobs/civilian-job-opportunities/students-and-new-grads/materiel-acquisition-support-officer-development-program.html)

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to fill 6 positions on an indeterminate (permanent) basis.

There are positions immediately available in:
- National Capital Region - Ottawa, ON; Gatineau, QC (EG-03; EL-03)
- Montreal, QC (TI-03)
- Halifax, NS (TI-03)
- London, ON (TI-03)

Positions to be filled: 6

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

EDUCATION

💻 EG-03
Graduation with a three-year program Technologist Diploma from a recognized college level post-secondary institution in a technology program relevant to the position to be filled;
OR
An acceptable combination of post-secondary education/training coupled with a minimum of five years technical work experience in a field of technology relevant to the position to be filled.

🔋 EL-03
Graduation with a three-year Electronics Technologist Diploma from a recognized college level post-secondary institution or in another field of technology relevant to the position to be filled such as such as Communications systems technology, radar and sonar technology, Energy systems engineering technology and /or instrumentation and control engineering technology
OR
An acceptable combination of post-secondary education/training coupled with a minimum of five years technical work experience in a field of technology relevant to the position to be filled.

🔌 TI-03
Graduation with a diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution in a Technology program of a minimum 2 years in duration such as: Electrical, Electronics, Aerospace, Mechanical, Maritime, Software or Industrial Engineering Technology.

Degree equivalency

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

ASSET EXPERIENCE

Applicable to all groups and levels:
AEX1. Experience working or volunteering in a mixed military/civilian environment

💻 Applicable to EG-03 positions only:
AEX2. Experience in relevant fields of technology such as but not limited to electrical engineering technology, mechanical engineering technology, instrumentations engineering technology, aeronautical engineering technology, avionics engineering technology, naval engineering technology.

🔌 Applicable to TI-03 positions only:
AEX3. Experience with aircraft, marine or land vehicle technology
AEX4. Experience with business principles and practices in management and quality assurance
AEX5. Experience in quality control or quality assurance in a manufacturing company, or in the maintenance of mechanical, aeronautical, electronic or industrial equipment

Depending on the position being staffed:
• Additional qualifications may be required for some positions and you may be contacted and asked to submit information or to be further assessed against these qualifications
• Asset qualifications can be applied as essential qualifications as identified by the hiring manager.

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

Various language requirements
English Essential
Bilingual imperative BBB/BBB

Information on language requirements

COMPETENCIES

Shows Initiative and Takes Action
Thinks Things Through
Demonstrating Integrity and Respect
Works Effectively with Others
Communication

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

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS

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.

DND is committed to Employment Equity (EE). In order to achieve a representative workforce, selection may be based on qualified candidates self-declaring as belonging to one the following EE groups: Aboriginal peoples, Members of visible minorities and Persons with disabilities. We encourage you to indicate if you belong to the designated group by completing the EE section in your application.

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

Note: Applicable to all groups and levels.
May occasionally be required to work overtime.
May be required to travel across Canada and internationally by various means of transportation.

🔌Applicable to TI-03 positions only:
May be required to travel to military bases in Canada for extended tasks.
May be required to agree to regularly travel to contractors’ facilities.
May be required to wear protective clothing as they might be exposed to regular plant hazards such as but not limited to: radiation and nuclear material, volatile fumes, operating machinery, vehicular traffic, noise, fumes, heat and cold.

Managers may establish operational requirements specific to the position being staffed. These requirements will be communicated to the candidates considered for that specific appointment.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

All trainees must attain and maintain a Level II (Secret) security clearance prior to graduating from the Program. Failure to do so may result in removal from the program.

Candidates appointed from outside the federal public service will be on probation for the duration of the program.

🔌 This specific condition of employment is applicable to TI-03 positions only:
Trainee must hold a valid driver’s license.

Managers may establish other conditions of employment specific to the position being staffed. These conditions will be communicated to the candidates considered for that specific appointment.

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, role play scenarios, written assessments, reference checks, board knowledge, interactions with internal staff during the process, etc.

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.
e. Organizational needs, including Employment Equity.

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.