National Defence - Canadian Forces Housing Agency

Closing date: November 6, 2026 - 23:59, Pacific Time

Reference number DND26J-182537-000094

Selection process number

26-DND-EA-CFHA-553952-1

Location

Esquimalt (British Columbia)

Salary

$78,909 to $99,200

Level

EG-05

Who can

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

Duties

Duties of the position include, but are not limited to:

Plan, organize, and oversee the delivery of technical housing services for capital asset repair, maintenance, and betterment projects. ‍

Provide technical leadership, issue resolution, and risk based recommendations to support housing inspections, investigations, assessments, and maintenance activities.

Act as a subject matter expert by providing technical and advisory input to corporate processes, asset management initiatives, and operational reporting.

Build and maintain strong working relationships with service providers, partners, stakeholders, and internal technical communities to resolve complex issues.

Ensure compliance through quality assurance, monitoring, and guidance on technical standards, regulatory requirements, health and safety, and environmental policies. ‍

Supervise, train, and develop technical services staff while contributing to continuous improvement of policies, procedures, processes, and tools.

Work environment A LITTLE SOMETHING ABOUT CFHA...

As a Special Operating Agency reporting to the Department of National Defence (DND), CFHA contributes to the quality of life of CAF members and their families through the provision of housing services, and through the responsible and sustainable management of the Department’s housing infrastructure. We are a team of 380 federal public servants who work hard to meet the needs of the Canadian Armed Forces families living in DND housing. We have close to 230 employees at our Housing Services Centers across Canada and 150 employees at our Head Office in Ottawa.CFHA Esquimalt is a dynamic team of 18 full-time employees.

We work together to provide housing services to over 700 Canadian Forces families. As a CFHA employee, you will play an important role in the implementation of housing services while working with a dedicated team. If you enjoy new and rewarding challenges, today!

Intent of the process The immediate need is to staff one English Essential position on an indeterminate basis at the CFHA Esquimalt location. A pool will be created and could be used for future needs at the CFHA Esquimalt location.

Positions to be filled

1

Key messages

❗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.❗You must complete this application independently, without external assistance, including internet resources or Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools (such as Copilot, ChatGPT, or other AI tools). You may be asked to explain your answers in a follow-up interview. Violations may be investigated and could result in serious consequences, including rejection of your application.By submitting this application, you confirm that you have read, understood, and accept the confidentiality and integrity terms above.

You certify that you completed the application independently, without external assistance, and that you did not plagiarize or use AI. You understand that failing to comply with these requirements may affect the outcome of your application.THIS PROCESS WILL ONLY BE USED TO STAFF POSITIONS AT HOUSING SERVICES CENTER ESQUIMALT. NO POOL WILL BE ESTABLISHED FOR STAFFING AT OTHER LOCATIONS.Due to the nature of the work, it is not possible to work from home.

This position is full-time from the office and would require relocation to Esquimalt, British Columbia.Relocation expenses will be provided in accordance to the "Addendum - Initial Appointees Relocation Program": https://www.canada.ca/en/treasury-board-secretariat/services/travel-relocation/addendum-initial-appointees-relocation-program.htmlOTHER INFORMATION:The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve.



We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you .Only applications submitted online via the jobs.gc.ca site will be accepted. To submit an application online, please select the button " Online" below.

All information about the process will be sent by email. You are therefore responsible for regularly checking your email account to see if you received new messages about this process.Screening questions have been built into the application process. Answers provided to the screening questions will be used to assess both education and experience.

You must answer the screening questions in addition to providing a resume. For experience qualifications, your answers must include concrete examples that demonstrate how the experience was obtained. The onus is on the candidate to provide sufficient information in their answers.

Additional information will not be solicited from the candidate. The resume will be used to validate the information provided through the screening questions.Random selection, top down selection and/or the application of asset criteria may be used at any step 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.

Please note that all written communication submitted may be used to evaluate the ability to communicate effectively in writing.You must provide proof of your education credentials.Candidates must meet the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position.Candidates may be required to meet the asset qualifications or the organizational needs, depending on the requirements of the specific position being staffed. If you meet them, please demonstrate it in your application.A written examination may be administered. An interview may be conducted. Reference checks may be sought.Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance Learn more about security screening process.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

- Recent and acceptable driver’s abstract.
- Valid, unrestricted driver’s licence holding a qualification (class) equivalent to the DND vehicle to be operated.
- Eligibility and willingness to obtain the DND 404 military driver's licence.
- Utilizing necessary equipment and clothing in compliance with safety regulations.
- 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.
- Incumbent must maintain the capacity to perform the essential duties of the position on-site at the designated work location.

Operational Requirements

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

- Willing and able to travel.
- Willing and able to work overtime on an occasional basis.
- Willing and able to meet the occasional requirement to work in confined areas such as crawl spaces or at heights such as second storey roofs.

You need (essential for the job)

Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following

EDUCATION

EDU. A secondary school diploma or employer-approved alternatives (see note).Note:

The employer-approved alternatives to a secondary school diploma are:

- A satisfactory score on the Public Service Commission test approved as an alternative to a secondary school diploma; or
- 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 EG 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 EG classification only and must be reassessed for entry to other classifications on the basis of this alternative.

Learn more about degree equivalency.

EXPERIENCE

EX1. Experience conducting inspections and determining maintenance requirements of residential or commercial properties.

EX2. Experience planning, coordinating, or overseeing maintenance, repair, or construction work for residential or commercial properties (this could include activities such as identifying required work, working with contractors, managing projects).

EX3. Experience engaging and collaborating with stakeholders.

Applied / assessed at a later date

COMPETENCY

C1. Project Management

C2. Demonstrating Integrity and Respect

ABILITY

A1. Ability to communicate effectively orally.

A2. Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

A3. Ability to plan, prioritize and organize work to meet deadlines.

A4. Ability to assess residential construction and renovation projects for compliance with relevant codes, standards, and material requirements, and to provide technical guidance based on findings.

A5. Ability to lead and support a team to meet operational objectives.

A6. Working effectively with stakeholders.

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 ASSETS - OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATIONS:

- AOC1. Possession of a valid journeyman's certificate in a major residential building trade and/or certification as an engineering technologist or technician.
- AOC2. Interprovincial Red Seal Certification as a Carpenter, Electrician, Plumber or Gasfitter.

ASSET - EXPERIENCE: AEX1. Experience in supervising a team*.
- Examples of supervising a team include developing work plans, assigning work priorities, setting performance objectives and performance indicators to measure results, assessing performance, hiring and resolving HR issues

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 . 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

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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

For further information on CFHA, please visit: CFHA Jobs About the Canadian Forces Housing Agency: Video

Hiring organization contact

Name: Geneviève Rheault, Staffing Advisor Email address: [email protected]

📌 Housing Projects and Maintenance Supervisor (Esquimalt)
🏢 Government of Canada
📍 Esquimalt