Reference number
DND26J-179212-000039

Selection process number
26-DND-EA-NAST-546909

Location
Esquimalt (British Columbia)

Salary
(GL-MDO-05 $27.83 to $30.26) (GL-MDO-06 $28.82 to $31.31) Under review

Level
GL-MDO-05, GL-MDO-06

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

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

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.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 entitlementsWork life balance! Including opportunities for:
o Telework and flexible work arrangements
o Flexible hours of work and compressed work weeksIn line with Treasury Board Secretariat (TBS) direction, the Department of National Defence has adopted a common hybrid work model where employees work at their designated worksite at least 3 days each week, or 60% of their regular schedule. Some positions may require full-time on-site presence.

Intent of the process
The first applications may be drawn from the inventory as early as February 10, 2026. Apply before this date to be considered for our immediate vacancies.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.

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”✅ 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.

• 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” 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.

• The information you provide in this application must be true and may be verified. Any false information may result in the rejection of your application and/or not hiring you. Please only check off the locations that you are truly willing and able to work from. Choosing a location that you are not truly willing and able to work from slows down the process and impacts our ability to staff positions within the Department. By submitting an application, you are confirming that you are either currently living in one of these locations or are willing to relocate to them.

• 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 . 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)

Conditions of employment

CoE1: Security levels: Reliability
CoE2: An acceptable* driver's abstract provided within 30 days of request, dated no earlier than 30
days prior to the request.

• Acceptable as determined by management.

CoE3: Must be able to obtain and maintain a Department of National Defence (DND) driver’s license (DND 404).
CoE4: Must willing and able to work up to 13 hours within a 24-hour period, in accordance with the applicable Collective Agreement and Federal Hours of Service regulations.
CoE5: Must be willing and able to work in inclement weather conditions in accordance with the applicable Collective Agreement.
CoE6: Must be willing and able to attend employer directed training.
CoE7: 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
https://www.tbs-sct.canada.ca/pol/doc-eng.aspx?id=25049
https://www.tbs-sct.canada.ca/pol/doc-eng.aspx?id=32627
https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/corporate/policies-standards/defence-administrative-orders-directives/7000-series/7021/7021-1-conflict-of-interest.html

• ️ Additional conditions of employment may be required, depending on the position being staffed. The complete list of conditions of employment will be communicated to candidates at the time of consideration for appointment for each position being staffed.

Operational Requirements

One or more of the following operational requirements may be required, depending on the position being staffed. Additional operational requirements could also be required, not listed below. The complete list of operational requirements will be communicated to candidates at the time of consideration for appointment for each position being staffed.OR1: Willing and able to wear CSA approved safety footwear and other Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as directed.
OR2: Willing and able to work standby, overtime and occasionally on weekends and holiday in accordance with the applicable Collective Agreement.
OR3: Willing and able to work a shift schedule in accordance with the applicable Collective Agreement.
OR4: Willing and able to perform physically demanding tasks including safely lift and carry 20 kg, bending, climbing stairs and climbing into heavy equipment.
OR5: Willing and able to be mobile within various areas of responsibility, depending on the position being staffed.

OR6: Willing and able to maintain and produce a driver’s logbook.

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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OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATIONGL-MDO-05 (Light Vehicle)
OC1. Possession of a valid unrestricted Class 2 driver’s license (Class C in Ontario) valid in the province of work.GL-MDO-05 (Heavy Vehicle) and GL-MDO-06
OC2. Possession of a valid unrestricted Class 1 (Class A in Ontario) driver’s license with air brake endorsement (Class Z in Ontario) valid in the province of work.Note: Restriction number one (glasses) is not applicable.

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EXPERIENCEGL-MDO-05 (Light Vehicle Only)
EX1: Experience in operating various passenger vehicles, including a commuter bus (40 passenger) or larger.GL-MDO-05 (Heavy Vehicle) and GL-MDO-06
EX2: Experience in operating tractor-trailers.GL-MDO-06 Only
EX3: Experience in operating heavy equipment with hydraulics such as excavators, graders or street sweepers.

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COMPETENCYC1. Demonstrating Integrity and Respect

C2. Thinking Things Through

C3. Working Effectively with Others
C4. Showing Initiative and Being Action-Oriented
C5. Communications*

• 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.

Language requirements (essential for the job)

Applied / assessed at a later date

English essential

Learn more about language requirements.

You may need (asset qualifications)

May be applied / assessed at a later date

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.
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ASSET EDUCATIONAED1: Secondary school diploma.

Learn more about degree equivalency.

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EXPERIENCEAEX1: Experience in long haul driving.
AEX2: Experience in performing operator inspection and maintenance on one or more of the following commercial vehicles: 49 Passenger Buses (minimum size), 5 Ton Cargo trucks, Tractor-Trailer combination vehicles.
AEX3: Experience in the transportation of dangerous goods.
AEX4: Experience operating powered Materiel Handling Equipment.
AEX5: Experience in handling and tying downloads on vehicles or trailers.
AEX6: Experience using Microsoft Office Suite applications, such as, Excel, Word and Outlook.
AEX7: Experience working with Federal Government transportation policies.
AEX8: Experience using load chart regulations.
AEX9: Experience in operating cranes, 30 tonne and below
AEX10: Experience working or volunteering in an environment that includes both military and civilian personnel.

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

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.

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ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDSThe 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.

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.

Learn more about preference to veterans.

How to apply

Learn more about applying for Government of Canada jobs.

Information you must provide

• Your résumé

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

Additional links

Why work at Department of National Defence? Click here to find out: Reasons to work at the Department of National Defence
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Hiring organization contact

Name: Jackie Fequet, Staffing Advisor
Email address: Jacqueline.fequet@forces.gc.ca