General Duty Medical Officer

General Duty Medical Officer

National Defence - Canadian Forces Health Services (CF H Svcs)

Closing date : May 1, 2026 - 23 : 59, Pacific Time

Reference number

DND26J-142218-000401 Selection process number

26-DND-EA-MPC-547616 Location

Cold Lake (Alberta), Wainwright (Alberta), Comox (British Columbia), Esquimalt (British Columbia), Vancouver (British Columbia), Shilo (Manitoba), Winnipeg (Manitoba), Gagetown (New Brunswick), Gander (Newfoundland and Labrador), Happy Valley-Goose Bay (Newfoundland and Labrador), St. John's (Newfoundland and Labrador), Greenwood (Nova Scotia), Halifax (Nova Scotia), Borden (Ontario), Kingston (Ontario), London (Ontario), North Bay (Ontario), Ottawa (Ontario), Petawawa (Ontario), Toronto (Ontario), Trenton (Ontario), Georgian / Huron / Simcoe Region - Other locations (Ontario), Montréal Island (Québec), Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu (Québec), Valcartier (Québec), Dundurn (Saskatchewan), Moose Jaw (Saskatchewan) Salary

$190,890 to $224,198 Level

MD-MOF-02 Who can apply

Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad. Organization information

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About the position

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. Intent of the process

A pool of candidates may be established through this process and may be used to staff identical or similar positions at the Department of National Defence.We currently have immediate needs in Ottawa, Petawawa, Borden and Gagetown. 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.

How does this work?✅ Step 1 : Read the entire advertisement. Want to join our team? Let us know you’re interested! Click “Apply”✅ Step 2 : Tell us about yourself! Attach your resume and answer the screening questions in the online application.✅ Step 3 : We will carefully review all 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.▶ 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▶ 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

Reliability Status security clearance

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CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT : Full license to practice family medicine in a Canadian province or territoryStrict 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.Candidates must meet and maintain the above condition of employment throughout their employment.

Operational Requirements

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENT : Occasional extended hours may be required.

Occasional travel may be required.

Willingness to work flexible hours, as needed.

You need (essential for the job)

Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following EducationGraduation with a degree from a recognized school of medicine.

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Occupational CertificationEligibility for a licence to practice medicine in a province or territory of Canada.Experience : Clinical experience working in a health care environment as a family physician. Applied / assessed at a later date Competencies : Communication

Demonstrating integrity and respect

Working effectively with others

Showing initiative and being action-oriented

Thinking things through

Language requirements (essential for the job)

Applied / assessed at a later date Various language requirements - English Essential

French Essential

Bilingual imperative (BBB / BBB, BBC / BBC, BCC / BCC, CBC / CBC, CCC / CCC)

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You may need (asset qualifications)

May be applied / assessed at a later date Experience : Clinical experience in the examination and management of complex cases.

Experience in providing health care advice.

Experience working in an inter-disciplinary clinical environment.

Experience in providing in-service training to staff on current health issues.

Experience in mentoring allied health care professionals

Experience working in a medical centre focused on mental health care.

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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