Entry Level Positions in ENG or Officer Development Program (ENG ODP)

Entry Level Positions in ENG or Officer Development Program (ENG ODP)

Reference number : DND24J-024137-000197

Selection process number : 24-DND-EA-NAST-521795 National Defence - Assistant Deputy Minister (Materiel)

Cold Lake (Alberta), Vancouver (British Columbia), Victoria (British Columbia), Halifax (Nova Scotia), Ottawa (Ontario), Gatineau (Québec), Montréal Island (Québec), Valcartier (Québec)

EN-ENG-02, EN-ENG-03

Indeterminate, Specified period

EN-ENG 02 ($78,567 - $89,814) / EN-ENG 03 ($96,533 - $117,293)

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Closing date : 17 June 2025 - 23 : 59, Pacific Time

Who can apply : Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.

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.

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.

Communications

Communication for this process will be sent via email. Applicants who apply on this selection process must include in their application a valid e-mail address and have to make sure that this address accepts messages from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email).

It is the applicant's responsibility to provide any changes to their personal information to the contact person indicated on this job advertisement.

Work environment

The Department of National Defence (DND) is one of the largest federal government employers, offering over 70 different 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.

As a civilian employee, you will be an essential part of the Defence Team. In this regard, 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

Intent of the process

Positions to be filled : Number to be determined

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

Various language requirements

English Essential, French Essential, English or French Essential, Bilingual Imperative BBB / BBB

Education :

Graduation with an engineering degree* from a recognized post-secondary institution in an engineering specialty relevant to the duties of the position.

Scanned copy of degree or final transcript is required).

A degree is defined as a baccalaureate, Masters or PhD in engineering as established by educational authorities. The degree must clearly state Engineering in the title eg.

Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical, or Bachelor of Applied Science Electrical Engineering. Degrees that do not include the word Engineering are not acceptable, unless attestation is provided by the University that the degree is, in fact, an engineering degree.

Note also, that some degrees are provided by the Engineering department and are not necessarily engineering degrees. Hence the requirement to have Engineering on the degree itself.

Foreign credentials must be recognized by The Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials.

Engineering Experience

EN-ENG-02 - There are no years of engineering experience required (after graduation) to apply for an ENG-02 position. This level is suited to new graduates, or to candidates with engineering degrees who have never worked as an engineer.

EN-ENG-03 - At least one year of engineering experience, after graduation, is required to apply for an EN-ENG-03 position.

Other - If you already have four or more years of engineering experience, you may qualify for the EN-ENG-04 Continuous Pool (Non-Advertised).

Please contact a for more information.

Competencies

C1. Demonstrating integrity and respect

C2. Thinking things through

C3. Working effectively with others

C4. Showing initiative and being action-oriented

Abilities

A1. Ability to communicate effectively orally.

A2. Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

A3. Ability to solve technical problems.

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

Asset Qualifications

AE1. Master's Degree or PhD relevant to the position

Organizational Needs

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.

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 be given to candidates who are members of the following Employment Equity groups : Indigenous Persons, Persons with Disabilities, Visible Minorities, Women.

Operational Requirements

Hiring managers may establish operational requirements specific to the position being staffed.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Secret security clearance

Hiring managers may establish other conditions of employment specific to the position being staffed.

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.

In order to determine if you meet the education requirement, your proof of education document will be required.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.

All information obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to close of process, may be used to evaluate the candidates.

Top down selection may be used during any stage of the selection process.