##National Defence

###Closing date: April 2, 2026 - 23:59, Pacific Time

Reference number DND26J-117798-000047

Selection process number 26-DND-EA-NAST-550969

Location Borden (Ontario), Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu (Québec)

Salary $66,559 to $75,472

Level GT-03

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

Organization information For further information on the organization, please visit National Defence.

##On this page

About the position

Conditions of employment

Operational Requirements

You need (essential for the job)

Language requirements (essential for the job)

You may need (asset qualifications)

Our commitment

Equity, diversity and inclusion

Preference

How to

Additional links

Hiring organization contact

##About the position

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.

Intent of the process The intent of this process is to fill one (1) position on an indeterminate (permanent) basis in St-Jean, Quebec and six (6) positions on an indeterminate (permanent) basis in Borden, Ontario.A pool of partially or essentially qualified candidates may be established through this process and may be used to staff identical or similar positions at the Department of National Defence.Positions to be filled: 7

Positions to be filled 7

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 “ 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.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.Due to the nature of the position, full time on-site attendance is required.

##Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Learn more about security screening process.

• 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.

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

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https://www.tbs-sct.canada.ca/pol/doc-eng.aspx?id=32627

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https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/corporate/policies-standards/defence-administrative-orders-directives/7000-series/7021/7021-1-conflict-of-interest.html

• Strict adherence to the CFLRS Policy on Violence in the Work Place and DAOD 5014-0, Workplace Harassment and Violence Prevention.
• Willingness to wear work shirt, work pants and safety shoes during training periods.
• Maintain a valid First Aid/CPR Instructor certification (Red Cross Instructor Trainer level or equivalent).
• Willingness and ability to perform physically demanding tasks, including bending, kneeling, lifting and moving individuals during practical sessions.
• Ability to stand for extended periods (3-4 hours/day) while instructing.

Candidates must meet and maintain the above condition of employment throughout their employment in this position.

##Operational Requirements

Willingness and ability to work overtime, including weekends and holidays on short notice.
Willingness and ability to work irregular hours to support training schedules.
Willingness and ability to work in a high‑tempo environment with rapid schedule adjustments.
Willingness and ability to travel as required by the position

##You need (essential for the job)

Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following

EDUCATIONThe minimum standard is:

• A secondary school diploma or employer-approved alternatives (see Note 1).

Note:

1. The employer-approved alternatives to a secondary school diploma are:
   o A satisfactory score on the Public Service Commission test approved as an alternative to a secondary school diploma; or
   o An acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.
   Candidates who already meet both of the following criteria must be accepted as meeting the secondary school diploma requirement:a. Candidates who have achieved a satisfactory score on the Public Service Commission test approved as an alternative to a secondary school diploma; and
   b. Candidates who have been appointed or deployed for an indeterminate period to a position in the GT classification.
   The opportunity to be assessed by at least one of the two employer-approved alternatives must be offered to candidates who have not previously met the secondary school diploma requirement.
   Candidates who were appointed or deployed on an indeterminate basis using an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience meet the secondary school requirement for the GT classification only and must be reassessed for entry to other classifications on the basis of this alternative.

Learn more about degree equivalency.

OC1: Valid First Aid/CPR Instructor certification (e.g., St. John Ambulance, Red Cross, or equivalent).

EX1: Experience delivering First Aid/CPR training or other safety‑related instruction in a classroom or practical training environment.EX2: Experience using computers, audiovisual equipment, and training technologies to deliver instruction or produce course materials.EX3: Experience planning, coordinating, or scheduling training activities or programs.

Applied / assessed at a later date

C1: Demonstrating integrity and respect.
C2: Thinking things through.
C3: Working effectively with others.
C4: Showing initiative and being action oriented.
C5: Communication (oral and written).

##Language requirements (essential for the job)

Applied / assessed at a later date

Various language requirements - St-Jean: Bilingual Imperative CBC/CBC
Borden: English Essential

Learn more about language requirements.

##You may need (asset qualifications)

May be applied / assessed at a later date

AEX1: Experience working in a military institute that provides training.
AEX2: Experience in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) level C training with Automated External Defibrillator (AED).
AEX3: Experience developing or maintaining training databases or training records.
AEX4: Experience developing lesson plans, training materials, or instructional aids.
AEX5: Experience supervising or mentoring instructors, trainees, or temporary staff.

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.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 .

##Our commitment

We're 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 contact the hiring organization below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Learn more about assessment accommodation.

##Equity, diversity and inclusion

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Learn more about diversity and inclusion in the public service.

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDSThe Department of National Defence is committed to providing an environment where justice, fairness and the elimination of barriers helps build a skilled, diverse and representative workforce reflective of Canada. We welcome diversity in all its forms, promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you .Please note that preference for hiring will first be given to candidates who are members of the following Employment Equity groups: Indigenous peoples, members of visible minorities, persons with disabilities, and women.

• EE groups always in that order

Learn more about employment equity.

##Preference

Preference will be given to veterans first, followed by Canadian citizens and permanent residents, with the exception of jobs located in Nunavut or Yukon. For positions located in Nunavut, qualified Inuit enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement will be appointed first. For positions located in Yukon, qualified Yukon First Nations will be appointed first, followed by qualified Indigenous persons.

Learn more about preference to veterans.

##How to

Learn more about ing for Government of Canada jobs.

Information you must provide

• Your résumé

We'd like to thank all those who . However, only the people selected for further consideration will be contacted.

##Additional links

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##Hiring organization contact

**Name:**Dana Pannozzo, Staffing Advisor
**Email address:**Dana.Pannozzo@forces.gc.ca