Are you an emerging policy professional ready to help shape Canada's defence and security future?

The Department of National Defence (DND) is hiring for the Policy Officer Recruitment Programme (PORP) in Ottawa, Ontario, with opportunities to fill five permanent positions.

The PORP is a three-year professional development program designed to recruit and develop talented individuals from entry-level to working-level positions within DND's Policy Group. Participants gain unique insight into the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces while developing the skills, knowledge, and experience needed to become effective Defence Policy Officers.

We're looking for candidates with:

- A Master's degree or Juris Doctor in a related field, with specialization in sociology, statistics, economics,



or a combination of relevant education, training, and experience;
- Experience researching, analyzing, and synthesizing information related to security and defence policy, international affairs, or public policy;
- Experience preparing high-level written products on security and defence policy, international affairs, or public policy issues.

DND offers a public service pension plan, health and dental benefits, and the prospect to contribute to important policy work that supports Canada's national defence and security priorities.

Click the "Apply" button to learn more and submit your application today!

📌 Policy Officer Recruitment Programme (Ottawa)
🏢 Department of National Defence/Ministère de la défense nationale
📍 Ottawa