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.
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.
📢 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.
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 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.
What do we offer?
🍁 At DND we foster 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 and dental insurance plans, pension plan and a variety of leave entitlements
The initial intent of this process is to fill one (1) indeterminate, English essential position located in Cypress North, Manitoba (Shilo, MB) and one (1) indeterminate, English essential position located in Ottawa, Ontario.
Petawawa, Ontario does not currently have an immediate vacancy but may in the future.
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, and conditions of employment at the Department of National Defence.
Positions to be filled: 2
Your résumé.
❗ 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.
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ESSENTIAL EDUCATION
ED1. A secondary school diploma or employer-approved alternatives*.
*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.
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OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATIONS
OC1. Must have a minimum of Civilian Ammunition Technician 2 (CAT 2) certification in accordance with the Civilian Ammunition Technician Accreditation Program;
OR
Completion of Military Ammunition Technician Trade Training QL5 or RQ-Cpl.
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ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE
EX1. Experience using Microsoft Office software such as Outlook, Word, or Excel.
English essential
Information on language requirements
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COMPETENCIES
C1. Demonstrating integrity and respect.
C2. Thinking things through.
C3. Working effectively with others.
C4. Showing initiative and being action oriented.
C5. Communication.
❗ Asset qualifications are qualifications that may be required for a position. If you possess any of the qualifications listed below, please clearly demonstrate how you meet the qualification in your application.
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ASSETS
AEX1. Experience in warehousing operations.
AEX2. Experience in issuing, receiving, warehousing, and inspecting ammunition and explosives.
AEX3. Experience in the use of material handling equipment, mobile support equipment, and ammunition and explosives tools and equipment.
AEX4. Experience in disassembly, repair, modification, maintenance, testing, and calibration of ammunition and explosives.
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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 following designated groups: Indigenous Peoples, members of visible minorities, persons with disabilities, and women.
Information on employment equity
▶ As a result of workforce adjustment, affected indeterminate DND employees within the Aerospace Engineering Test Establishment (AETE - UIC 2671) at 4 Wing Cold Lake or within the British Army Training Unit Suffield (BATUS – UIC 7777) at Canadian Forces Base Suffield will be appointed or deployed to positions for which they are qualified ahead of other candidates.
▶ 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.
Secret security clearance
▶ Additional conditions of employment may be required depending on the position being staffed.
Candidates may be contacted and asked to submit information to confirm conditions of employment.
CO2. Possession of a valid provincial/territorial equivalent driver’s license.
CO3. Must be willing and able to obtain and maintain a valid DND 404 licence.
CO4. Must be able to lift up to 25kg, without assistance, in accordance with safe lifting practices.
CO5. Must meet Health Canada medical requirements, in accordance with Treasury Board guidelines.
CO6. Must be willing and able to work in adverse weather conditions.
CO7. Must be willing and able to wear and use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), as directed.
CO8. Must be willing and able to work overtime on occasion.
CO9. Must be willing and able to travel as required.
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
▶ Our organization will only accept on-line applications for this opportunity. Please click “Apply online” to submit your application. If there are limitations or special circumstances preventing you from submitting your application via the PSRS online portal, you must contact us and receive approval to apply via an alternate means PRIOR to the closing date.
▶ Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.
▶ 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.
↪ Please note that your overall conduct and communications, including email correspondence, throughout the entire process may be used in the assessment of qualifications and competencies.
▶ Top down selection may be used during any stage of the selection process.
↪ Please note that achieving the pass mark on any of the assessments used does not mean you will move forward in the selection process. Management may decide to use a score that is higher than the pass mark on any of the evaluations used throughout the selection process. Management may also decide to use top-down selection at any stage of the process.
▶ 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.
▶ 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.
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.