Lead Electronics Technologists

Lead Electronics Technologists

National Defence

Closing date: September 30, 2026 - 23:59, Pacific Time

Reference number
DND26J-104995-000034 Selection process number
26-DND-EA-NAST-551875 Location
Cold Lake (Alberta), Comox (British Columbia), Esquimalt (British Columbia), Victoria (British Columbia), Winnipeg (Manitoba), Gander (Newfoundland and Labrador), Greenwood (Nova Scotia), Halifax (Nova Scotia), Kingston (Ontario), Ottawa (Ontario), Gatineau (Québec), Montréal Island (Québec), Valcartier (Québec), Montréal - Other locations (Québec) Salary
$89,141 to $110,468 Level
EL-06 Who can apply
Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.

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About the position

Work environment
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?
🍁 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🏢 In line with Treasury Board Secretariat (TBS) direction, the Department of National Defence has adopted a common hybrid work model where employees work at their designated worksite at least 3 days each week, or 60% of their regular schedule. Some positions may require full-time on-site presence. Intent of the process
The Department of National Defence (DND) is entering a pivotal period of transformation and growth, driven by evolving national and global geopolitical priorities. This expansion reflects our commitment to strengthening Canada’s defence capabilities, modernizing operations, and advancing strategic initiatives.As we rise to meet these evolving challenges, the Department of National Defence (DND) is seeking skilled and dedicated professionals to help shape the future of Canada’s defence. Several targeted recruitment initiatives are underway to attract diverse talent across a wide range of disciplines, enhancing our ability to deliver on strategic and operational objectives.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. Important messages
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.
▶ 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” to submit your application. If there are limitations or special circumstances preventing you from submitting your application via the GC Jobs 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▶ 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.▶ 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.▶ The information you provide in this application must be true and may be verified. Any false information may result in the rejection of your application and/or not hiring you. Please only check off the locations that you are truly willing and able to work from. Choosing a location that you are not truly willing and able to work from slows down the process and impacts our ability to staff positions within the Department. By submitting an application, you are confirming that you are either currently living in one of these locations or are willing to relocate to them.▶ To ensure the integrity of the selection process, the content and questions of the assessment must remain confidential. Please do not discuss or share the assessment content with anyone, including other candidates. You must complete the assessment, including screening questions, by yourself, without the help of others, including the use of unapproved internet resources and artificial intelligence . Any violation may result in potential consequences which could include your elimination from this selection process.▶ If, at any point in this process or upon qualifying in this process, your Values and Ethics do not align with that of the Department of National Defence and Canadian Forces Code of Values and Ethics and Values and Ethics Code for the Public Sector, you will be eliminated from further consideration in this process. (Copy and paste these links in your browser for more information: AND )

Conditions of employment

▶ Various security profiles
↪ Reliability
↪ Secret
↪ Top Secret▶ Important Information: For some positions, candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret security clearance. In line with the Directive on Security Screening, candidates must hold Canadian citizenship to obtain this level of clearance.▶ Strict adherence to the Department of National Defence and Canadian Forces Code of Values and Ethics, Values and Ethics Code for the Public Sector, Directive on Conflict of Interest, and Defence Administrative Orders and Directives (DAOD) 7021-1, Conflict of Interest. Please see the additional links at the bottom of this poster for more information.▶ Additional conditions of employment may be required, depending on the position being staffed. The complete list of conditions of employment will be communicated to candidates at the time of consideration for appointment for each position being staffed.

Operational Requirements

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
▶ One or more operational requirements may be required, depending on the position being staffed. The complete list of operational requirements will be communicated to candidates at the time of consideration for appointment for each position being staffed.

You need (essential for the job)

Your application must clearly explain how you meet the followingEDUCATION
▶ ED1: A secondary school diploma; and
▶ Completion of an acceptable training program in electronics technology or the employer-approved alternative.The employer-approved alternative is as follows:
▶ An acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.Note: Normally, an acceptable training program in electronics technology involves the completion of two to three years of post-secondary study in this subject.

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EXPERIENCE
▶ EX1: Electronics experience* in one or more of the following domains:▶ Domain 1: Technical Support and Investigation
↪ This domain focuses on specialized test & evaluation, technical investigation, engineering support, design calibration, preventative and corrective maintenance, repair and overhaul of electrical or electronic equipment and systems. Key functions may include failure investigations and root-cause analysis, extensive technical testing and evaluation using specialized tools and methodologies, assessing and providing technical advice and guidance on specialized equipment design and maintenance, and planning and managing technical resources and assets to support operational requirements and investigations. It applies advanced knowledge of mathematics to support concepts of electrical and electronic technologies, and associated fields of technology such as physics in order to analyze and investigate multi-disciplinary materiel and procedures.▶ Domain 2: Life Cycle Materiel Management
↪ This domain focuses on managing the design, engineering, maintenance and disposal functions for a system throughout the life cycle of the hardware, system software, applications software and communication facilities. Key activities include developing long-range maintenance and recapitalization plans, managing multi-year budgets, preparing and administering contracts, coordinating technical investigations and feasibility studies, and producing technical documentation to support procurement, modification, testing, and installation of complex systems, all to ensure equipment availability, reliability, maintainability, and cost effectiveness.▶ Domain 3: Integrated Logistics Support
↪ This domain focuses on the strategic, management and technical process that seamlessly incorporates supportability and logistical considerations into equipment design and sustainment throughout its full lifecycle. Key functions may include but are not limited to assessing and determining the supply chains, maintenance planning, training, technical data, support equipment, facilities, and personnel—are planned, acquired, tested and delivered in a timely, cost-effective manner. It applies systems engineering principles to optimize availability, reliability, maintainability and performance of materiel by aligning support solutions with operational requirements and lifecycle objectives.▶ Domain 4: System Engineering Management
↪ This domain focuses on the structured application of engineering principles and processes to define, develop, integrate, and sustain complex systems. Key activities include planning and coordinating technical deliverables, maintaining configuration baselines, implementing quality control measures, eliciting and validating requirements, and executing verification and validation activities to ensure compliance with operational and performance objectives. Additionally, this domain operates in a project management capacity by developing schedules, monitoring progress, managing risks, and ensuring alignment between technical solutions and project objectives.* Electronics experience is defined as a minimum of four years of professional experience in electronics technical functions.▶ EX2: Experience with electronic theory and principles.
▶ EX3: Experience working with technical data and providing technical advice to various partners.
▶ EX4: Experience working in a multi-disciplinary engineering or technical environment.Applied / assessed at a later dateCOMPETENCIES
▶ C1: Demonstrating integrity and respect
▶ C2: Thinking things through
▶ C3: Working effectively with others
▶ C4: Showing initiative and being action-oriented
▶ C5: Communication*Communication refers to writing, expressing ideas (e.g. orally, using non-verbal language such as sign language, or using assistive technology), and active listening, which allow you to understand and be understood by others.ABILITIES
▶ AB1: Ability to solve technical problems

Language requirements (essential for the job)

Applied / assessed at a later date Various language requirements - - -
↪ Bilingual Imperative CBC/CBC
↪ Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB
↪ English Essential
↪ French Essential
↪ English or French Essential

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You may need (asset qualifications)

May be applied / assessed at a later dateASSET QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION
▶ AED1: Successful completion of post-secondary electronics program at a recognized college, technical institute or university such as Electronics engineering technology, Electrical/electronics technology, Avionics Technology, Telecommunication electronics and Instrumentation or similar electronics field, or an acceptable combination of technical education, training and/or experience.
▶ AED2: Successful completion of education or training in administration, financial management, or any other discipline not covered under AED1 from a recognized institution or miliary equivalent.

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OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION
▶ AOC1: DND project manager qualification (Project Management Competency Development Qualification (PMCD)) or Project Management Professional (PMP) of the Project Management Institute (PMI) or Certified associate in project management (CAPM) of the PMI.
▶ AOC2: DND Materiel Management Competency Development Program Qualification.
▶ AOC3: Certification as a technologist in a province or territory of Canada.EXPERIENCE
▶ AEX1: Experience with electrical or electronics technology related to one or more of the following areas:
↪ Aircrafts
↪ Marine Vessels
↪ Mechanical Engineering
↪ Systems Engineering
↪ Engineering Management
↪ SpaceORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS▶ The Department of National Defence is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive team that reflects Canada's population.To achieve a representative workforce, selection may be based on qualified candidates self-declaring as belonging to one or more of the designated groups: Indigenous Peoples, members of visible minorities, persons with disabilities, and women.We encourage you to indicate if you belong to any of the designated groups when you apply.▶ As means to support our military families, consideration may first be given to the spouses or common-law partners of serving Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members.

Our commitment

We're 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 below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

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Equity, diversity and inclusion

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the population it serves. We promote employment equity and encourage you to if you belong to one of the designated employment equity groups when you apply.

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Selection may be limited to members of the following employment equity groups: Indigenous (Aboriginal) peoples, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, and women.

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