National Defence

Kingston (Ontario), Trenton (Ontario)

EN-ENG-04

$117,820 to $137,411

For further information on the organization, please visit National Defence

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Closing date: 27 October 2025 - 23:59, Pacific Time

Who can apply: Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.

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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.

Assessment accommodation

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.

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 entitlements

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to fill one (1) position in Kingston, ON and three (3) positions in Trenton, ON. A pool of essentially qualified candidates may be established and may be used to staff identical or similar positions at the Department of National Defence.

Positions to be filled: 4

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

❗ 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

• ED1: 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. * Structural Engineering is a relevant specialty for this position.

Note:
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.

Degree equivalency

• OC1: Eligibility for certification as a professional engineer in Canada with specialization in an engineering specialty relevant to the position.

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EXPERIENCE

• EX 1: Experience in engineering design or project management related to new construction, maintenance or renovation projects.

• EX 2: Experience in providing engineering expertise, advice and guidance in support of engineering and life cycle management projects to decision makers, project managers and project teams.

• EX 3: Experience in applying engineering principles to interpret standards, regulations and relevant legislation, lead and conduct technical studies, investigations and projects.

• EX 4: Experience preparing reports, presentations, briefing notes and correspondence for senior management

If you possess any of the following, your application must also clearly explain how you meet it (other qualifications)

❗ 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.

A person may be appointed to the position even though they do not meet any or all of the asset qualifications, operational requirements, or organizational needs. However, meeting these qualifications is desirable and may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed, now and in the future.
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EDUCATION

• AE1: Post graduate degree from a relevant area of study.

Degree equivalency

• AOC1: Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification from the Project Management Institute.

• AOC2: Hold a licence and be a member in good standing in one of the provincial Professional Engineering Associations.

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ASSET EXPERIENCE

• AE1: Experience in SAP PS (Project Systems) Module.

• AE2: Experience in Real Property project management. * Real Property (i.e. Infrastructure, buildings, construction, renovations, HVAC, roads, storm/sewer etc.)

• AE3: Experience in development and implementation of Asset Management Plans.

• AE4: Experience in development and delivery of sustainable infrastructure design, construction and/or maintenance.

• AE 5: Experience in leading and supervising multi-disciplinary teams in the delivery of engineering projects or technical tasks

• AE 6: Experience AutoCAD

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

English essential

Information on language requirements

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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*

• 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 allow you to understand and be understood by others

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ABILITIES

• A1: Ability to apply the theories and principles of asset and facilities management.

• A2: Ability to apply the engineering theories, principles and practices related to all disciplines for the planning, design, construction, operation, maintenance, renovation and disposal of old and new infrastructure.

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)

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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 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.

Information on employment equity

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.

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OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• OR1 Willing and able to obtain and maintain a DND 404 driver's license.
• OR2 Willing and able to work in enclosed spaces.
• OR3 Willing and able to travel as required.
• OR4 Willing and able to work overtime on short notice

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

• COE1 Posses a valid provincial or territorial Class 5 driver license.
• COE 2 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.

Other information

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• 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 AND https://www.tbs-sct.canada.ca/pol/doc-eng.aspx?id=25049)

• The appointed candidate must meet all essential qualifications and conditions of employment and be administered the Oath before being appointed to the position. Administration of the Oath concerns individuals appointed from outside the public service.

Preference

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.

Information on the preference to veterans

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.