Entry-level Engineer Employment Opportunities

Entry-level Engineer Employment Opportunities

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.

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.

The Materiel Group serves DND and the CAF as a central service provider and functional authority for all defence materiel and equipment programs.

Intent of the process

When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to an inventory for future vacancies at the ENG-02 or ENG-03 group and level with various locations, tenures, language profiles and security requirements.

As positions become available, applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment.

Successful candidates may be considered for further participation in the Officer Development Program (Engineering stream).

For more information, please refer to the Other information’ section.

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 a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in mechanical engineering, civil engineering, electrical engineering, aeronautical engineering, geological engineering, naval architecture or some other engineering specialty relevant to the duties of the position.

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

Experience

EN-ENG-03 Breadth and depth of experience normally acquired within 1 year of engineering work experience* obtained within the private or public sector related to the position being staffed.

• Experience only includes time spent performing tasks as an engineer in an engineering role.
• Only experience gained post-graduation is accepted.

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

AEX1. Experience working as part of a Co-op or the Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) with the Federal Public Service

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.

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 and random selection may be used during any stage of the selection process.
• 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 those who meet the education requirement and have never worked as an engineer.
• The Materiel Acquisition and Support Officer Development Program (ODP) is an elite, fast-tracked, entry-level program.

Trainees start at the ENG-02 group and level and upon successful completion of each phase of the ODP, trainees are promoted to the next level.

Upon graduation, trainees are offered career placements at the ENG-04 working-level classification within the Materiel Group.

During the program, trainees are offered work placements and sent on field rotational assignments in which they are given real tasks in direct support of ongoing projects, materiel sustainment or acquisitions processes.

They are expected to complete a wide variety of courses and practical tasks, and to attend specific on-the-job training events, all related to the Materiel Acquisition and Support (MA&S) process.

Right from the start, trainees are integrated into the workforce. They are set up for success on the way to a fulfilling career full of opportunities including, but not limited to, professional accreditation, project management certification or appointment, leadership roles, program management and more.