About the position
Duties
As a Junior Engineer with Department of National Defence (DND) in CF Real Property Operations Group, you will play a key role by providing project management and engineering expertise in delivering reliable and efficient infrastructure enabling the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) and DND employees in the execution of our national defence mission.
Work environment🍁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.
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.
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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 entitlements
Intent of the process
✉ The immediate intent of this process is to fill, on an indeterminate (permanent) basis, one (1) position in Halifax, Nova Scotia, and six (6) positions in Trenton, Ontario, with the possibility of several additional positions in Halifax.
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 online.”
✅Step 2: Tell us about you! Attach your resume and answer the screening questions in the online application.
↪Please provide complete and thorough details of your education and experience.
↪Do not assume that the screening board has any previous knowledge of your background, qualifications, or work history.
❗ You must be specific and provide concrete examples/details for each experience element, as applications will be screened only on the information provided.
🛑 Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application being screened out.
✅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.
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📢 OTHER INFORMATION:
▶ This is an inventory process, and candidates will be assessed continuously during this period. Apply early to be considered for immediate vacancies.
▶ Please note that candidates will only be assessed once, and re-applications to the inventory will not be considered.
▶ 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.
▶ 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 to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.
Conditions of employment
▶ Security: Reliability Security clearance
▶ Possess a valid, full, unrestricted provincial or territorial Class 5 driver’s licence.
▶ Willing and able to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) in compliance with safety regulations.
▶ Willing and able to work in confined spaces, climb ladders, scaffolding and work from heights
▶ Willing and able to obtain and maintain a licence and to be a member in good standing of the respective provincial association of Professional Engineers.
▶ Strict adherence to the Department of National Defence and Canadian Forces Code of Values and Ethics - Canada.ca, Values and Ethics Code for the Public Sector- Canada.ca, Directive on Conflict of Interest- Canada.ca, and DAOD 7021-1, Conflict of Interest - Canada.ca.
↪ 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 AND https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/corporate/policies-standards/defence-administrative-orders-directives/7000-series/7021/7021-1-conflict-of-interest.html
You need (essential for the job)
Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following
❗ 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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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.
AND
▶ Eligibility for certification as a professional engineer in Canada with specialization in an engineering specialty relevant to the position (some positions may require eligibility for certification as a professional engineer in Canada without regard for the field of specialization).
Note:
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.
Learn more about degree equivalency.
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EXPERIENCE
▶ EX 1: Experience analyzing issues and making recommendations related to infrastructure maintenance or construction projects.
▶ EX 2: Experience interpreting construction codes, regulations, standards, or technical studies to formulate effective solutions to problems.
▶ EX 3: Experience assessing infrastructure design packages and conducting technical reviews.
Applied / assessed at a later date
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COMPETENCIES
C1. Demonstrating integrity and respect
C2. Thinking things through
C3. Working effectively with others
C4. Showing initiative and being action-oriented
C5. Communication
You may need (asset qualifications)
May be applied / assessed at a later date
❗ Asset qualifications are qualifications that may be required for a 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 CERTIFICATION
▶ AE1. Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
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ASSET EXPERIENCE
▶ AEX1: Experience in project management through all stages of project delivery (Identification, Definition, Implementation and Close Out).
▶ AEX2: Experience in managing multiple projects concurrently.
▶ AEX3: Experience in the application of project, risk management and business case analysis.
▶ AEX4. Experience leading or managing project teams in a multidisciplinary design environment related to building infrastructure or utilities management.
▶ AEX5. Experience in Real Property project management. * Real Property (i.e. Infrastructure, buildings, construction, renovations, HVAC, roads, storm/sewer etc.)
▶ AEX6. Experience conducting technical studies and evaluations of infrastructure (buildings, roads and
utilities) or participating in facility condition studies/assessments.
▶ AEX7. Experience as an Electrical Engineer inspecting building electrical systems, evaluating system performance or operations (power quality and harmonic analysis), conducting fault and arc flash analysis and reviewing or evaluating protection settings for Low and Medium Voltage distribution systems.
▶ AEX8. Experience as a Civil or Structural Engineer inspecting building structural systems (building envelope and structural supports) and evaluating civil or municipal system performance or operations (sanitary systems or water distribution systems or road or pavement conditions).
▶ AEX9. Experience as a Mechanical Engineer inspecting building mechanical systems (district energy,
heating, ventilation, cooling, plumbing and building mechanical equipment) and evaluating facility related mechanical system performance/operations.
▶ AEX10. Experience using National Master Specifications (NMS) to tender infrastructure maintenance or construction projects for contract.
▶ AEX11. Experience in preparing Computer Assisted Drawing (CAD) designs for infrastructure maintenance or construction projects.
▶ AEX12. Experience working in the Federal Public Service or in Defence Construction Canada
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 self-declare if you belong to one of the designated employment equity groups when you apply.
Learn more about diversity and inclusion in the public service.
▶ 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 designated groups: Indigenous Peoples, members of visible minorities, persons with disabilities, and women.
We encourage you to indicate if you belong to any of the designated groups when you apply.
▶ 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.
Learn more about employment equity.
😀 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 to. 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.
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ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS:
As means to support our military families and linked with the Department of National Defence priorities, consideration may be given to the spouses or common-law partners of serving Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members.
Learn more about employment equity: