Lecturer (UT01), Assistant Professor (UT02), Associate Professor (UT03) and Professor (UT04)

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 entitlementsThe Royal Military College of Canada is a military university.It is a unique national military university that provides the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) with exemplary officers to serve Canada, delivering undergraduate programs in the Social Sciences, the Humanities, Science and Engineering in both official languages. RMC offers 20 exceptional undergraduate programmes that each include a core curriculum to 1,200 students that is directly connected to the profession of arms.RMC is an important national institution living up to the tradition that sets RMC apart from other Canadian universities. It produces military leaders ready to serve with distinction, producing graduates well-exposed both culturally and academically to a military ethos, and who have the skill sets essential for success as leaders representing Canada internationally. RMC aspires to a positive environment built on clarity and unity of purpose, creating a harmonious atmosphere by behaving with integrity and by treating people with respect. It is a military university that embraces its institutional culture and values while respecting diversity.But RMC not only produces military leaders - it is also a leader in defence research, responding to the research needs of the Defence and security community, and Canadian society. RMC’s research activities are inspired by a culture of discovery and innovation that is inquiry-based. They lead to the generation, transfer and sharing of knowledge, especially that which is relevant to Defence and security. RMC is pursuing, generating and transferring knowledge; inspiring and motivating faculty and students.RMC has state-of-the-art research facilities uniquely located on its campus such as a nuclear reactor, wind tunnels, an anechoic chamber, an observatory, an ammunition lab, a civil engineering lab, and a cyber-lab, to name a few. Some of our research is sensitive or classified and is often conducted at RMC in direct support of operations.Recognized nationally and internationally as a military university of academic excellence, RMC delivers education of the highest quality at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and in specialized professional development.

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. The intent of this process is to build a dynamic pool of partially or essentially qualified candidates to fill current and future vacancies across DND’s operational landscape. Successful candidates may be considered for a range of meaningful opportunities that support our evolving mandate and contribute directly to Canada’s defence and security.

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?*IMPORTANT* In order to be considered for the immediate vacancy, you must apply by January 05, 2026.✅ 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 of your qualifications. If your talent matches one of our immediate or upcoming opportunities we may contact you for further information or assessment.If you were educated outside of Canada, you must have your certificates and/or diplomas assessed against Canadian education standards ( https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/jobs/services/gc-jobs/degree-equivalency.html)_________________________________________📢 OTHER INFORMATION▶ 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▶ Top down selection may be used during any stage of the selection process.▶ 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.▶ 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. See the Additional Links section.▶ 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.

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Reliability Status security 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 InterestOther conditions of employment may be required for some positions. These conditions will be communicated to the candidates considered for that specific appointment. They may include:Willing and able to work on-site.
Ability and willingness to travel as part of teaching responsibilities
Ability and willingness to work flexible hours, including teaching and meeting with students on evenings and weekends
Willing and able to participate in field projects on occasion.OCCUPUATIONAL CERTIFICATION
Applies to positions within Faculty of Engineering only :
Licensed Professional Engineer in Canada or eligible for registration within 3 years of employment.

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Willing and able to work on-site.

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EDUCATIONGraduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in a field related to the duties of the position and competence in teaching and/or research.Notes:
1. The courses for the specialization must be acceptable and must have been taken at a recognized post-secondary institution, but not necessarily within a degree program in the required specialization.
2. For positions requiring a master’s or doctoral degree, the following alternatives may be accepted when combined with an acceptable bachelor’s degree from a recognized post-secondary institution:
a. Research or scholarly studies constituting a significant contribution to the discipline; or
b. Professional practice recognized for its high quality.
When the educational qualifications are met through one of the alternatives described above, they are met for the position in question only.

EXPERIENCESE1 – Experience teaching at the university level in one of the following fields or related disciplines to the duties of the position:1) Civil Engineering :
1.1 – Water Resources
1.2 – Structures
1.3 – Geotechnical2) Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering :
2.1 – Materials, Strength of Materials and Fatigue
2.2 – Mechanical Structures and Airframes
2.3 – Aerodynamics and Aeronautics3) Electrical Engineering :
3.1 – Sensor’s (or non sensor’s ) and Processing
3.2 – Power Systems and Control Systems (electrical drives)
3.3 - Microelectronics4) Computer Engineering :
4.1 – Applied Artificial Intelligence (robotics, cyber)
4.2 – Cyber Security
4.3 - Embedded and Real-Time Systems5) Chemistry and Chemical Engineering :
5.1– Biology or biochemistry6) Ammunition Engineering :
6.1– Ammunition, explosives and ballistics
6.2– Weapons Systems7) Physics and Space Science :
7.1– Materials Science
7.2 – Space Science or Astrophysics8) Mathematics and Computer Science :
8.1– Data Analytics
8.2– Operations Research
8.3– Artificial Intelligence9) Management :
9.1 – General Management (Business Administration)
9.2 – Marketing
9.3 – Human Resources Management
9.4 – Project management10) Military Psychology and Leadership :
10.1 – Social, Personality
10.2 – Industrial- Organizational, Military, EDI
10.3 – Other sub disciplines including but not limited to Developmental, Forensic, Clinical 11) History :
11.1 – Military History12) English Culture and Communication :
12.1 – World Literatures and Cultures,
12.2 – Indigenous cultural studies
12.3 – Communication, writing, and new media13) Political Science and Economics :
13.1 – International relations14) French Literature and Culture :
14.1 – Media and digital propaganda

E2 – Experience conducting research at a university level and a track record of publishing results in refereed journals or academic presses in one of the teaching fields or related disciplines to the duties of the position in the list above (see E1)E3 – Experience, included professional experience related to the duties of the position that would demonstrate evidence of service** with mature adult learners or similar environment.** Service is defined as for example, contribution to various committees or activities promoting the well-being of students as well as the success and development of an educational institution (particularly a small institution), participation in the organization of a conference, evaluation of scientific articles and other elements related to the academic community.Candidates will be required to submit the following documents later in the process:✔️Teaching portfolio
✔️Research portfolio
✔️Proof of education (with validation)
✔️List of three references
✔️Samples of the most impactful peer-reviewed publications

COMPETENCIESC1. Demonstrating integrity and respect
C2. Thinking things through
C3. Working effectively with others
C4. Showing initiative and being action-oriented
C5. Communication

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Applied / assessed at a later date

Various language requirements - Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB, CBC/CBC ,CCC/CCC and CCP/CCP
English Essential , French Essential

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ASSET QUALIFICATIONSEDUCATIONAED1- Graduation with a Master’s or Doctoral degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in a field related to the duties of the position and competence in teaching and/or research.Notes:
1. The courses for the specialization must be acceptable and must have been taken at a recognized post-secondary institution, but not necessarily within a degree program in the required specialization.
2. For positions requiring a master’s or doctoral degree, the following alternatives may be accepted when combined with an acceptable bachelor’s degree from a recognized post-secondary institution:
a. Research or scholarly studies constituting a significant contribution to the discipline; or
b. Professional practice recognized for its high quality.
3. When the educational qualifications are met through one of the alternatives described above, they are met for the position in question onlyAED2 - Graduation with a Doctoral degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in a field related to the duties of the position and competence in teaching and/or research.

OCCUPUATIONAL CERTIFICATION
Applies to positions within Faculty of Engineering only :
Licensed Professional Engineer in Canada or eligible for registration within 3 years of employment.

EXPERIENCES AE1 - Experience in leadership positions or human resources management in a university environment.AE2: Experience in supervision of undergraduate and graduate student projects and theses.AE3: Experience in developing a funded research program that provides value, contributes, supports and is consistent with research strengths within the department.AE4: Experience in research or in fieldwork related to the duties of the position.

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↪ 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.

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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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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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