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.
This is an inventory process, and candidates will be assessed continuously during this period. Apply early to be considered for immediate 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 yourself! Attach your resume and answer the screening questions in the online application.
• Provide complete and thorough details of your education and experience using the STAR method outlined below:
⭐Situation- Set the scene and provide details, such as your position, a specific example and timelines.
⭐Task/ Action – You can include your area of responsibility, steps you needed to take, and/or took to address the situation.
⭐Result- The outcome of your actions or the result of your performance.
• 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. 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. 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 immediate vacancies that will be staffed from this process are two (2) French essential positions.
This process will also be used to fill future vacancies in various locations with varying employment durations, language profiles, security requirements and employment conditions within the Department of National Defence ..
Positions to be filled: 2
Your résumé.
Note: Preference will be given to eligible 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.
Note: In support of Strong, Secure, Engages initiative #24, consideration may be given to the spouses or common-law partners of CAF members.
EDUCATION
EDU1. Hold a Certificate of Qualification in Drinking Water * and Wastewater ** issued by Emploi-Québec
AND one of the following qualifications:
A college diploma (DEC) in water sanitation;
Diploma of college studies in water sanitation;
Professional study diploma (DEP) in water treatment process management;
Diploma of Vocational Studies (DEP) in Water Treatment Plant Operation;
PD 2 or PD 3A/B military qualification as a Water, Petroleum Products and Environment technician.
* Qualification of complete treatment of surface or underground water and distribution.
** Qualification of wastewater treatment by mechanized station.
ASSET EDUCATION
AEDU1. Petroleum mechanic certification;
AEDU2. Training in and qualifications for family leisure pools (CPO).
ASSET EXPERIENCE
AEX1. Experience in drinking water supply and distribution network systems;
AEX2. Experience in the operations of a waste water treatment plant;
AEX3. Experience with sanitary and storm networks;
AEX4. Experience managing family leisure pools;
AEX5. Experience in the operations, maintenance, installation, inspection and repair of petroleum storage systems;
AEX6. Experience with procedures for water systems repairs.
French essential
Information on language requirements
COMPETENCIES
C1. Communication.
C2. Thinking things through;
C3. Showing initiative and being action-oriented;
C4. Demonstrating integrity and respect;
C5. Working effectively with others.
ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS
Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women
Information on employment equity
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.
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.
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.
OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Willingness to obtain a DND 404 driver's licence;
Willingness to work in confined spaces;
Willingness to travel for work.
Reliability Status security clearance - Security level: reliability;
Be able to obtain and maintain a National Defence;
driver’s licence (DND 404);
Hold a valid Class 5 Quebec driver’s licence;
Must submit a satisfactory Quebec Drivers Abstract (SAAQ);
Be available to work overtime during the week and/or weekends, sometimes on short notice.
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
▶ Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.
▶ 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.
▶ Depending on the position being staffed:
↪ Additional qualifications, operational requirements and/or conditions of employment may be required
↪ Varying degrees of breadth and depth of experience may be deemed essential
↪Asset qualifications may be invoked as essential qualifications
↪You may be contacted and asked to submit information or be further assessed
▶ 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.
▶ All information obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to close of process, may be used to evaluate the applicants. Your overall conduct and communications, including email correspondence, may be used in the assessment of qualifications and competencies.
▶ Top down selection may be used during any stage of the selection 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.
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.