National Defence

Closing date: November 4, 2026 - 23:59, Pacific Time

Reference number
DND26J-120195-000657

Selection process number
26-DND-EA-NAST-PP-562483-Esquimalt

Location
Esquimalt (British Columbia), Victoria (British Columbia)

Salary
$26.38 to $28.67 per hour

Level
GL-MDO-04

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.

Work environment
The Department of National Defence (DND) is entering a pivotal period of transformation and growth, driven by evolving national and global geopolitical priorities. This expansion reflects our commitment to strengthening Canada’s defence capabilities, modernizing operations, and advancing strategic initiatives.

As we rise to meet these evolving challenges, the Department of National Defence (DND) is seeking skilled and dedicated professionals to help shape the future of Canada’s defence. Several targeted recruitment initiatives are underway to attract diverse talent across a wide range of disciplines, enhancing our ability to deliver on strategic and operational objectives.

The Pacific region captivates with its breathtaking landscapes, cultural diversity, and innovative spirit. Surrounded by ocean and mountains, it combines natural beauty with urban dynamism, offering an exceptional living environment. It is a place where career opportunities and quality of life align perfectly. If you are looking for a change or looking to further your career, this process is tailored to candidates LIKE YOU to cater to the unique needs and requirements of the Pacific Region.

Together, DND and the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) form the largest and most complex organization in Canada. DND's role is to provide services and support to the CAF in their operations and missions at home and abroad. DND and the CAF work side-by-side to fulfill the Government of Canada’s mission to defend Canada and Canadians and contribute to international peace, security, and stability efforts.
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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 workplace
✅ A total benefits package including a competitive salary, health and dental insurance plans, pension plan and a variety of leave entitlements
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Intent of the process
The purpose of this process is to staff one (1) English Essential position in Esquimalt, British Columbia.

A pool of partially or essentially qualified candidates may be established through this process and used to staff identical or similar positions Esquimalt, British Columbia with various employment tenures (temporary and permanent), various language profiles, operational requirements, and conditions of employment.

Please note that all positions are on-site, and you will be expected to work in person for the entire duration of your scheduled hours.
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Positions to be filled
1

Important messages
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 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 prospect. Please click “ online” 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 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 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.

- 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 (such as ChatGPT or any other forms of artificial intelligence). Plagiarism and the use of artificial intelligence is strictly prohibited throughout the entire process and suspected non-compliance will be investigated. 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. (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)

- 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.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Secret security clearance

Top Secret security clearance - Please note:

Important Information: For some positions, candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret security clearance. In line with the Directive on Security Screening, candidates must hold Canadian citizenship to obtain this level of clearance.

Learn more about security screening process.

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COE2. Willing and able to obtain and retain a DND 404 driver’s license.

COE3. Willing and able to remain seated while operating various vehicles or equipment for periods of 4-5 hours at a time, and to safely enter and exit vehicles or equipment.

COE4. 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*.

COE5. Willing and able to work in person for the entire duration of your scheduled hours. GL-MDO-04 positions require full-time on-site presence.

One or more of the above conditions of employment may be required, depending on the position being staffed. Additional conditions of employment could also be required, not listed above. The complete list of conditions of employment will be communicated to candidates at the time of consideration for appointment for each position being staffed.

- For more information, please refer to the links at the bottom of the poster.

Operational Requirements

OR1. Willing and able to work standby, overtime, and weekends, nights, evenings, and statutory holidays, as required.

OR2. Willing and able to wear CSA approved safety footwear and other Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in compliance with safety regulations.

OR3. Willing and able to perform physically demanding tasks (including lifting and carrying up to 25kg (55lbs), bending, and entering and exiting into heavy equipment) in compliance with safety regulations.

OR4. Willing and able to learn and accept training on other vehicles to complete daily taskings.

OR5. Willing and able to work in an environment with exposure to loud noises, fumes and dust.

Depending on the position being staffed, some additional Operational requirements may be required as well as some of the operational requirements listed may be used as conditions of employment. If this is the case, we will communicate with qualified candidates to inform them of any additional Operational Requirements or Condition of Employments in order to determine interest for these opportunities and assess/confirm whether these additional requirements are met.

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 , your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the experience listed below.
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OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION





Occupational certifications will be determined according to the position being staffed.

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EXPERIENCE

Experience in one of the following:

EX1a. Experience driving passenger vehicles up to 15 passengers.
OR
EX1b: Experience operating 5-ton trucks.
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Phase 1: An initial screening of your application will determine whether your experience is sufficient to advance to the next phase.

Phase 2: If you are invited to continue beyond the screening phase, the depth and breadth of your experience will be further evaluated during the interview stage.
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Applied / assessed at a later date

COMPETENCIES

C1: Demonstrating Integrity and Respect
C2: Sound Judgement
C3: Working Effectively with Others
C4: Dependability

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 OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION

British Columbia:
AOC1. Possession of a valid unrestrictive Class 3 driver’s license with air brake endorsement in the province of British Columbia.
AOC2. Possession of a valid unrestrictive Class 4 driver’s license in the province of British Columbia.

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ASSET EXPERIENCE

AEX1. Experience in securing and unloading cargo.

AEX2. Experience in completing driver-related documentation such as logbooks, vehicle inspection reports, or other required records.

AEX3. Experience conducting routine inspections and maintenance on variety of commercial or military vehicles.

AEX4. Experience following safety procedures in an industrial or operational environment.

AEX5. Experience working in a mixed military and civilian environment.

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ASSET COMPETENCY

AC1. Communication

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ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS

- 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 any of the designated groups when you .

- 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.

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.

Selection may be limited to members of the following employment equity groups: Indigenous (Aboriginal) peoples, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, and women.

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

Department of National Defence and Canadian Forces Code of Values and Ethics
Directive on Conflict of Interest
Values and Ethics Code for the Public Sector
DAOD 7021-1, Conflict of Interest
Why work at Department of National Defence? Click here to find out: Reasons to work at the Department of National Defence
We invite you to watch this short video (2.5 minutes) to learn more about how to submit your job application online: Cracking the code

Hiring organization contact

Name: National Advertised Staffing Team
Email address: [email protected]

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