Driver, Light Vehicle - Atlantic Region

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.
The Atlantic region of Canada is a treasure trove of natural beauty, rich history, and welcoming communities. Its rugged coastlines, vibrant towns, and landscapes steeped in heritage create an environment full of warmth and opportunity. Whether you’re drawn to the charm of its small communities, the cultural richness of its cities, or the endless outdoor adventures it offers, the region provides a truly unique place to live and grow.
If you are looking for a change or looking to further your career, this process is tailored to candidates LIKE YOU to cater to the unique needs and requirements of the Atlantic Region.
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
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Intent of the process
❗ We have an immediate need in Halifax (NS). 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), various language profiles, operational requirements, and conditions of employment at the Department of National Defence, in Oromocto (NB), Halifax (NS), Greenwood (NS) and Dartmouth (NS) only.Please note that all positions are on-site, and you will be expected to work in person for the entire duration of your scheduled hours.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.
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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 online” 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.▶ 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 (such as ChatGPT or any other forms of artificial intelligence). Plagiarism and the use of artificial intelligence is strictly prohibited throughout the entire process and suspected non-compliance will be investigated. 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: https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/services/benefits- military/defence-ethics/policies-publications/code-value-ethics.html ANDhttps://www.tbs-sct.canada.ca/pol/doc-eng.aspx?id=25049)▶ 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. _______________________________________________________________
📢 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.✅ 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.
Please note that our assessments will require the use of technology, including email, as part of the process. However, we are committed to ensuring equal access for everyone. If you do not have access to the necessary technology or face any challenges, we are happy to provide accommodations to support your participation. Please feel free to reach out, and we will work with you to find a solution that meets your needs._______________________________________________________________When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to an process for current and future vacancies. As positions become available, applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment.❗ On November 7th, 2025 we will be pulling applications to fill immediate needs in the following locations:
↪ HalifaxApply before this date to be considered for our immediate vacancies.Please note that candidates will only be assessed once, and repeat applications to the inventory will not be considered._______________________________________________________________🛑 This advertisement is for the locations listed above only. Please refer to our other posters for different locations. 🛑Please note that "See resume" responses will not be accepted.
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INTEREST IN OTHER LOCATIONSIn support of mobility and accessibility, we invite those who are interested in indeterminate opportunities and able to work onsite from Department of National Defence locations other than those listed on this poster, to apply on the regional selection processes for those locations. (Pro-tip: you may cut and paste your answers).
Selection Processes:
↪ 25-DND-EA-NAST-540384-A (Atlantic)
↪ 25-DND-EA-NAST-540384-B (Eastern)
↪ 25-DND-EA-NAST-540384-C (National Capital Region)
↪ 25-DND-EA-NAST-540384-D (Ontario)
↪ 25-DND-EA-NAST-540384-E (Pacific)
↪ 25-DND-EA-NAST-540384-F (Prairies)
Candidates who apply on various regional posters will only be assessed once. Results of this assessment will be applied to each individual process, if more than one application is submitted.
The information you will be providing 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. We value honesty. 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. Any false information provided on a location of interest may result in your removal from this process.

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Reliability Status security clearance

Secret security clearance

Top Secret security clearance - Please note:📌 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.

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COE2. Willing and able to obtain and retain a DND 404 driver’s license.COE3. Willing and able to sit while operating various vehicles or equipment for periods of 4-5 hours at a time and climbing in and out of vehicles.COE4. 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*.
One or more of the above conditions of employment may be required, depending on the position being staffed. Additional conditions of employment could also be required, not listed above. The complete list of conditions of employment will be communicated to candidates at the time of consideration for appointment for each position being staffed.*For more information, please refer to the links at the bottom of the poster.

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OR1. Willing and able to work standby, overtime, and weekends, nights, evenings, and statutory holidays, as required. OR2. Willing and able to wear CSA approved safety footwear and other Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in compliance with safety regulations.OR3. Willing and able to perform physically demanding tasks (including lifting and carrying up to 25kg, bending, and climbing into heavy equipment) in compliance with safety regulations.OR4. Willing and able to learn and accept training on other vehicles to complete daily taskings.OR5. Willing and able to work in an environment with exposure to loud noises, fumes and dust.
Depending on the position being staffed, some additional Operational requirements may be required as well as some of the operational requirements listed may be used as conditions of employment. If this is the case, we will communicate with qualified candidates to inform them of any additional Operational Requirements or Condition of Employments in order to determine interest for these opportunities and assess/confirm whether these additional requirements are met.

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❗Essential qualifications are qualifications that you must meet in order to be considered for the position. This means that when you apply, your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the education and experience listed below.
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OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION New Brunswick:
OC1. Possession of a valid unrestrictive Class 5 driver’s license in the province of New Brunswick. Nova Scotia:
OC2. Possession of a valid unrestrictive Class 5 driver’s license in the province of Nova Scotia.  Occupational certifications will be determined based on the specific position being staffed, and additional occupational certifications may be applied depending on the role.

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EXPERIENCEExperience in one of the following:EX1. Experience driving passenger vehicles up to 15 passengers.
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EX2: Experience operating 5-ton trucks.
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EX3: Experience in industrial snow-clearing and snow and ice control operations, such as the use of equipment and tools for snow removal, salting, sanding, and other winter maintenance activities.
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COMPETENCIESC1: Demonstrating Integrity and Respect
C2: Sound Judgement
C3: Working Effectively with Others
C4: Dependability

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Applied / assessed at a later date

Various language requirements - As follow:
English Essential
French Essential
Bilingual Imperative – BBB/BBB

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❗ Asset qualifications are qualifications that may be required for the position. If you possess any of the qualifications listed below, please clearly demonstrate how you meet the qualification in your application.
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ASSET OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION New Brunswick:
AOC1. Possession of a valid Class 4 driver’s license in the province of New Brunswick.
AOC2. Possession of a valid Class 1 driver's license with air brake endorsement in the province of New Brunswick. Nova Scotia:
AOC3. Possession of a valid Class 3 Provincial driver's license with air brake endorsement.

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ASSET EXPERIENCEAEX1. Experience in securing and unloading cargo.AEX2. Experience in completing driver-related documentation such as logbooks, vehicle inspection reports, or other required records.AEX3. Experience conducting routine inspections and maintenance on variety of commercial or military vehicles.AEX4. Experience in road maintenance activities, such as work on paved and unpaved surfaces such as gravel roads, shoulders, rural routes, or runways.AEX5. Experience following safety procedures in an industrial or operational environment.AEX6. Experience working in a mixed military and civilian environment.

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ASSET COMPETENCYAC1. Communication

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ORGANIZATIONAL 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 following EE designated groups: Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, women, and visible minorities.We encourage you to indicate if you belong to one or more of the designated groups when you apply.
Learn more about employment equity.
▶ 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.

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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.

Learn more about preference to veterans.

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