Policy Officer Recruitment Programme

National Defence - Department of National Defence - Assistant Deputy Minister (Policy)
Ottawa (Ontario)
EC-03
$76,167 to $86,183
For further information on the organization, please visit National Defence

Policy Officer Recruitment Programme Policy Officer Recruitment Programme

**Closing date: 30 October 2024 - 23:59, Pacific Time**

**Who can apply**: Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.

**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.

Assessment accommodation

How does this work?
- Please provide complete and thorough details of your education and experience;

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.

**Work environment**:
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.

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 environment
A total benefits package including a competitive salary, health and dental insurance plans, pension plan and a variety of leave entitlements

What is the Policy Officer Recruitment Programme (PORP)?

The PORP is a three-year on-the-job professional development programme designed to recruit and develop talented individuals to meet the unique demands of the defence policy environment and become well-rounded public servants. In addition to three one-year assignments across the Policy Group, a practical, three-year curriculum will round-out your academic experience and help you hone your skills in areas like writing in a professional context, strategic thinking, and negotiation skills.

**Intent of the process**:
The objective of this process is to staff positions in the PORP on an indeterminate basis.

**Positions to be filled**: 5

**Information you must provide**:
Your résumé.
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EDUCATION
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Degree equivalency
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EXPERIENCE
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**The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)**:
Various language requirements
Bilingual - imperative BBB/BBB
Bilingual - non-imperative BBB/BBB

Information on language requirements
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KNOWLEDGE

K1: Knowledge of current Government policy and priorities in defence and security.
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COMPETENCIES

CO1: Demonstrating integrity and respect
CO2: Thinking things through
CO3: Showing initiative and being action-oriented
CO4: Working effectively with others
CO5: Effective oral and written communication
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ABILITIES

AB1: Ability to clearly present complex issues in writing and orally in a manner that is concise, accurate, complete, and understood.
AB2: Ability to conduct research, analyze, and synthesize information, in order to provide recommendations to management.
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**The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)**:

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ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS:
Information on employment equity

In support of Strong, Secure, Engaged (SSE) initiative #24, consideration may be given to the spouses or common-law partners of CAF members.
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OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
OR1. For some positions, must be able and willing to work overtime frequently and on short notice.
OR2. For some positions, must be able to work to a schedule that corresponds to the demands resulting from the schedules of Cabinet and Parliament, as well as the Minister, Deputy Minister and Chief of the Defence Staff.
OR3. There may also be a requirement for occasional travel to national and international meetings and conferences, as well as deployed operations.

**Conditions of employment**:
Reliability Status security clearance

Secret security clearance

Top Secret security clearance

Willingness to be assigned to various division