National Defence - Assistant Deputy Minister Materiel : Closing date: July 7, 2026 - 23:59, Pacific Time : Reference number

- DND26J-183134-000115

Selection process number

- 26-DND-EA-MAT-556787

Location

- Ottawa (Ontario), Gatineau (Québec)

Salary

- $65,350 to $84,276

Level

- EL-03

Who can

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

Organization information

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About the position : Duties

- The Engineering and Scientific Support (EG) and the Electronics (EL) streams of the Materiel Acquisition and Support Officer Development Program (MA&S; ODP) focus on the following business functions: Life Cycle Materiel Management (LCMM) and Integrated Logistic Support (ILS).- Who will you be working for? By ing to this inventory 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)While in the EL stream, trainees will complete three (3) on-the-job training (OJT) phases. Each training phase spans twelve (12) months in duration for a total of three (3) years in duration.- 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! Intent of the process

- The immediate intent of this process is to fill 6 positions on a term or indeterminate basis for the upcoming cohort of the MA&S; ODP.- This process will be used to fill current and future vacancies. Positions to be filled
- 6

Key messages

- When you to this selection process, you are not ing 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.

The intake for this program is September 2026.

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.- 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 upo

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