About the position
Work environmentThe 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.
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
Your Future Starts Here!
🎓At the Department of National Defence, we believe in investing in talent. As a recent graduate, you’ll gain valuable experience, mentorship, and the chance to work on projects that matter. Join a team that values innovation, diversity, and leadership.
🏢 As per the TBS common hybrid work model for the Federal Public Service, there is an in-person requirement of at least 3 days per week in the office. Some positions may require full-time on-site presence.
Why Join Us in Aerodrome Engineering?
🚀 Build the Future — Shape Canada’s infrastructure with real impact
🎯 Work That Matters — Tackle exciting, high-profile engineering projects
📈 Grow Fast — Advance your skills and career in a dynamic environment
🤝 Team Power — Collaborate with experts who value innovation and action
Ready to make a difference?
Apply now and help build the future of Canada’s infrastructure.
Intent of the process
The immediate intent of this process is to fill two (2) positions on an indeterminate (permanent) based in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
A pool of qualified persons resulting from this process may be created and may be used to fill similar positions with linguistic profiles as well as tenures (indeterminate, deployment, acting, assignment, secondment, specified period) which may vary according to the position being staffed.
Positions to be filled
2
Important messages
▶ 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/policiespublications/code-value-ethics.html AND https://www.tbs-sct.canada.ca/pol/doc-eng.aspx?id=25049)
Conditions of employment
Reliability Status security clearance
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Hold a valid, unrestricted provincial drivers’ licence (for use during Temporary Duty, as required)
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.
Operational Requirements
OR 1 – Willing and able to travel and work at various sites and under various conditions, as required.
OR 2 – Hold a valid, unrestricted provincial drivers’ licence (for use during Temporary Duty, as required).
OR 3 – Must be willing to work overtime, as required
OR 4 - Willing and able to incur daily exposure to glare from a computer screen when inputting and manipulating data for long periods of time.
OR 5 - Willing and able to obtain an unrestricted building pass to gain access to CFB Winnipeg, Building 25.
You need (essential for the job)
Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following
EDUCATION
ED1. Successful completion of a post-secondary program in electrical engineering technology (e.g., Engineering Technology) or civil engineering technology (e.g., Civil Engineering Technology), or an acceptable combination of education, training, and/or experience.
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EXPERIENCE
❗ 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.
Both Streams
EX 1 – Experience working in the field of engineering technology (civil or electrical).
EX 2 – Experience using Microsoft Office software.
EX 3 – Experience using Computer-Aided Drafting and Design (CADD) software, including AutoCAD, to prepare design sketches and drawings.
Civil Engineering Technology
EX 4 – Experience using Civil3D to prepare design sketches and drawings.
EX 5 – Experience preparing civil technical sketches and drawings.
Electrical Engineering Technology
EX 6 – Experience preparing electrical technical sketches and drawings.
EX 7 – Experience applying the Canadian Electrical Code and relevant provincial or municipal standards.
Applied / assessed at a later date
COMPETENCIES
C1. Demonstrating integrity and respect
C2. Thinking things through
C3. Working effectively with others
C4. Showing initiative and being action-oriented
C5. Communication*
*Communication refers to writing, expressing ideas (e.g. orally, using non-verbal language such as sign language, or using assistive technology), and active listening, which allows you to understand and be understood by others.
ABILITIES
Both Streams
A1 – Ability to prepare design sketches and drawings using AutoCAD.
Civil Engineering Technology
A2 - Ability to prepare design sketches and drawings using Civil3D.
You may need (asset qualifications)
May be applied / assessed at a later date
Occupational Certification
AOC 1 - Eligible for certification as a Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T.)
EXPERIENCE
❗ 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.
AEX 1- Experience assisting with and participating as a member of a multi-discipline design team acting as the technical design authority.
AEX 2– Experience reviewing submissions of materials, equipment, products, and works under construction for suitability.
AEX 3 – Experience in designing pavements and land drainage systems using industry-standard tools and software.
AEX 4 – Experience assisting civil engineering or design teams in the preparation of pavement and/or land drainage technical drawings, specifications, and models for infrastructure.
AEX 5 – Experience in reviewing and interpreting geotechnical reports and analysing topographical survey data.
AEX 6 - Recent experience in designing electrical systems, including power distribution, lighting, and control systems, using industry-standard tools and software.
AEX 7 - Experience assisting electrical engineering or design teams in the modeling of electrical distribution for infrastructure or facility projects.
AEX 8 - Experience with outdoor lighting design and computer lighting design software.
AEX 9 - Experience supporting the coordination of design documentation and revisions under the guidance of senior engineers or project leads.
AEX 10 – Experience preparing specifications, cost estimates, spreadsheets, presentations, schematics, and single line diagrams (in accordance with the relevant codes and standards) for specific projects to be used for project tendering and implementation purposes.
Organization 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 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 and linked with the Department of National Defence priorities, consideration may first be given to the spouses or common-law partners of serving Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members.
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.
Selection may be limited to members of the following employment equity groups: Indigenous (Aboriginal) peoples, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, and women.
Learn more about employment equity.