National Defence - Assistant Deputy Minister (Materiel)

Closing date: September 29, 2026 - 23:59, Pacific Time

Reference number

DND26J-188559-000040 Selection process number

26-DND-EA-MAT-556978 Location

Calgary (Alberta), Vancouver (British Columbia), Victoria (British Columbia), Winnipeg (Manitoba), Halifax (Nova Scotia), London (Ontario), Ottawa (Ontario), Toronto (Ontario), Gatineau (Québec), Longueuil (Québec), Montréal Island (Québec), Québec (Québec) Salary

$64,305 to $72,845 Level

TI-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. Duties The Technical Inspector (TI) stream of the Materiel Acquisition and Support Officer Development Program (MA&S; ODP) focusses on preparing trainees to assume the role of a Quality Assurance Representative (QARs). As a Quality Assurance Representative, you will provide Government Quality Assurance services at assigned Defence industry contractor locations to ensure that the military equipment that's supplied is in accordance with the contract requirements.

Some of your tasks may include:

- Evaluating assigned Defence contractor quality management systems against standards such as ISO 9001:2015;
- Evaluating risk information and planning appropriate quality assurance surveillance;
- Performing quality auditing activities and witnessing equipment testing;
- Identifying and informing the contractor of non-compliance, assessing contractor responses and monitoring corrective action taken;
- Reviewing Certificate of Conformance and release documents;
- Providing technical, engineering, and materiel management support to National Defence Headquarters Equipment Management Program clients;
- Providing support to clients for military equipment undergoing repair and overhaul at assigned contractor locations; and
- Arranging Government Quality Assurance for products or services contracted outside Canada.

- Who will you be working for?

By ing to this process, you are ing to join the Materiel Acquisition and Support Officer Development Program (MA&S; ODP), which falls under the Assistant Deputy Minister (Materiel) group, which is a Level 1 organization within the Department of National Defence. Below is a brief breakdown of who you will be working for and how your work contributes to the greater mission of the department. Work environment The Department of National Defence – (DND) When working for the Department of National Defence (DND) you will be working for one of the largest federal government employers, offering over 70 different types of civilian career opportunities. While working for the department you help contribute to the services and support provided to the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) in their operations and missions at home and abroad. As a civilian employee, you will be an essential part of the Defence Team. In this regard, the department fosters a work environment where employees have opportunities to grow, to learn, to progress in their careers and have job satisfaction over the long-term.

The Materiel

Group serves DND and the CAF as a central service provider and functional authority for all defence materiel and equipment programs.

- Assistant Deputy Minister (Materiel) - ADM(Mat)

ADM(Mat) is the country’s largest materiel management organization. It is a central service provider and functional authority for all the defence materiel and equipment programs. ADM(Mat) ranks as one of the largest business entities in the government of Canada.

The Materiel

Group serves DND and the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF). The work that the Materiel Group employees accomplish directly contributes to the success of the CAF. Joining the Materiel Group offers prospects for a long-term fulfilling career in the business of Procurement/Purchasing and Supply, Engineering, Life Cycle Materiel Management (LCMM), Integrated Logistics Support (ILS), and Quality Assurance.

Materiel

Group employees are key players in Canada’s national security. We directly contribute to the greater good of the country and the successful mission of our Armed Forces objectives at home and abroad.

- Materiel Acquisition and Support Officer Development Program - (MA&S; ODP)

The Materiel Acquisition and Support Officer Development Program is an elite, fast-paced, on-the-job, entry-level development program. The program consists of five (5) different career streams that a candidate may for. This application process is specific to our Technical Inspector (TI) program stream. While in the TI stream, trainees will complete two (2) on-the-job training (OJT) phases. Each training phase spans twelve (12) months in duration for a total of two (2) years in duration. Candidates who are selected to join the program will be hired at the TI-03 groups and level. After the successful completion of each phase, trainees are promoted to the next classification group and level. Upon graduation, trainees are offered career a predetermined placement at the TI-05 working-level within the Materiel Group. Looking for a structured pathway to a successful career? Look no further! Join the elite Officer Development Program (ODP) in the Materiel Group at the Department of National Defence for a fulfilling career. today! For more information, please visit the link at the bottom of the poster, or contact us at [email protected]. Intent of the process The immediate intent of this process is to fill 5 positions on an indeterminate basis for the upcoming cohort of the MA&S; ODP. This process will be used to fill current and future vacancies. A pool of partially or essentially qualified candidates may be established through this process,



and used to staff identical or similar positions with various employment tenures (temporary and permanent), language profiles, operational requirements, and conditions of employment at the Department of National Defence. __________________________________________________________________________________ Other information

- If there are limitations or special circumstances preventing you from submitting your application via the PSRS online portal, you must contact us and receive approval to via an alternate means PRIOR to the closing date.

- Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.

- A variety of assessment tools may be used. This may include application screening, interviews, role play scenarios, written assessments, reference checks, interactions with internal staff during the process, etc.

- Please note that your overall conduct and communications, including email correspondence, throughout the entire process may be used in the assessment of qualifications and competencies.

- Top down selection may be used during any stage of the selection process.

- Please note that achieving the pass mark on any of the assessments used does not mean you will move forward in the selection process. Management may decide to use a score that is higher than the pass mark on any of the evaluations used throughout the selection process. Management may also decide to use top-down selection at any stage of the process.

- Appointment decisions may be based on one or more of the following criteria:

- Matching of the individual's experience or qualifications to the strengths and weaknesses of the work team;
- Matching of the individual's experience or qualifications to the specific duties of the position being staffed;
- Depth, breadth, type of work-specific experience;
- Level/degree of one or more competencies/qualifications;
- Organizational Needs.

- All information obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to close of process, may be used to evaluate the applicants.

- 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. 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.

- Our organization will only accept on-line applications for this opportunity. Please click “ online” to submit your application. Should you have a disability or an exceptional circumstance that requires an alternative application method, please contact us for guidance.

- Applicants who 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.

Positions to be filled

5 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.

- Communication for this process will be sent via email.

Applicants who on this selection process must include in their application a valid e-mail address and ensure that this address accepts messages from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email). It is the applicant's responsibility to provide any changes to their personal information to the contact

person indicated on this job advertisement.
- 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.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance Learn more about security screening process.

Note: All trainees must attain and maintain a Level II (Secret) security clearance prior to graduating from the Program. Failure to do so may result in removal from the program. Candidates appointed from outside the federal public service will be on probation for the duration of the program.

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. 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 - Canada.ca and Values and Ethics Code for the Public Sector,



you will be eliminated from further consideration in this process.

Operational Requirements

- May be required to work occasional overtime.
- Trainee must hold a valid provincial or territorial driver’s licence (or equivalent).
- May be required to travel across Canada and internationally by any means of transportation.
- May be required to travel to military bases in Canada for extended tasks.
- May be required and agree to regularly travelling to contractors’ facilities.
- May be required to wear protective clothing as they might be exposed to regular plant hazards such as but not limited to: radiation and nuclear material, volatile fumes, operating machinery, vehicular traffic, noise, fumes, heat and cold.

Managers may establish other operational requirements specific to the position being staffed. These conditions will be communicated to the candidates considered for that specific appointment.

You need (essential for the job)

Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following Education A secondary school diploma; AND

- Graduation with a two year program Technologist Diploma from a recognized college level post-secondary institution in a technology program such as training program in Chemical, Electrical, Electronics, Aerospace, Aeronautical, Mechanical, Maritime, Software or Industrial Engineering Technology, or in another field of science or technology relevant to the position to be filled.

OR
- An acceptable combination of education and a minimum of five years of training and/or work experience in a field of science or technology relevant to the position to be filled.

Foreign credentials: Education credentials obtained outside of Canada must be assessed against Canadian education standards.

Learn more about degree equivalency.

COMPETENCIES AND ABILITIES

- Demonstrating integrity and respect
- Thinking things through
- Working effectively with others
- Showing initiative and being action-oriented
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing

Language requirements (essential for the job)

Applied / assessed at a later date Various language requirements - as follow:

English essential

French essential

English or French essential

Bilingual imperative (BBB/BBB) Learn more about language requirements.

You may need (asset qualifications)

May be applied / assessed at a later date

- Knowledge of aircraft, ship, or land vehicle technology.
- Knowledge of business management and quality assurance principles and practices.
- Knowledge of ISO 9000 and ISO 10000 series of international standards.
- Knowledge of quality control or quality assurance within a manufacturing company, or in the field of mechanical, aeronautical, electronic or industrial equipment maintenance.

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS The Department of National Defence is committed to fostering an environment where fairness, equity, and the removal of barriers contribute to building a skilled, diverse workforce that reflects the Canadian population. We welcome diversity in all of its forms, promote employment equity, and encourage you to indicate, in your application, if you identify as one of the designated groups. Please note that hiring preference will first be given to candidates who belong to one of the following designated groups: Indigenous peoples, members of visible minorities, persons with disabilities, and women. https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/jobs/services/gc-jobs/employment-equity.html As part of measures to support our military families, and in accordance with the priorities of the Department of National Defence, special consideration may be given to the spouses or common-law partners of serving members of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF).

Our commitment

We're committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work workplace, 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 .

Learn more about diversity and inclusion in the public service.

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

Why work at Department of National Defence? Click here to find out: Reasons to work at the Department of National Defence For more information on the Materiel Acquisition and Support Officer Development Program, please visit this link: Materiel Acquisition and Support Officer Development Program

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Hiring organization contact

Name: Tshesliva Sedi

Email address: [email protected]

Name: MAT ODP

Email address: [email protected]

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