Job Description

National Defence - Assistant Deputy Minister (Infrastructure & Environment)


Yellowknife (Northwest Territories)


AS-01, CR-04


AS-01: $61,786 to $69,106 / CR-04: $57,217 to $61,761 (plus applicable Isolated Post Allowances)
Why work at the Department of National Defence? Click here to find out: Reasons to work at the Department of National Defence

Closing date: 1 August 2025 - 23:59, Pacific Time

Who can apply:

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

Apply online

Important messages

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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


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How does this work?



Step 1: Read the entire advertisement. Want to join our team? Let us know you are interested! Click "Apply 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 of your qualifications. If your talent matches one of our immediate or upcoming opportunities, we may contact you for further information or assessment.

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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.

Work environment

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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

Intent of the process

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The intent of this process is to fill two (2) positions on an indeterminate (permanent) basis in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories:



Administrative Officer (AS-01) Financial Support Worker (CR-04)


A pool of essentially qualified candidates may be established and may be used to staff identical or similar positions at the Department of National Defence (DND).

Positions to be filled:

2

Information you must provide

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Your resume.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

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EDUCATION



CR-04 ONLY:



Successful completion of two years of secondary school or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.



AS-01 ONLY:



A secondary school diploma or employer-approved alternatives.



Notes:



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.
Degree equivalency


EXPERIENCE



Depending on the position being staffed, experience will be assessed in terms of the depth and breadth of activities, the complexity and diversity of work handled, as well as the level of autonomy demonstrated.


Experience in providing administrative or clerical support services. Experience in gathering, entering, maintaining, or reporting data. Experience in using Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

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English essential


Information on language requirements


COMPETENCIES



Demonstrating integrity and respect Thinking things through Working effectively with others Showing initiative and being action-oriented Communication

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)

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Depending on the position being staffed, asset qualifications may be invoked as essential qualifications.


ASSET EXPERIENCE



Experience in providing financial support services such as verifying and processing financial transactions. Experience in using financial information systems such as Defence Resource Management Information System (DRMIS) or SAP. Experience in using a records management system such as Records, Document, and Information Management System (RDIMS). Experience in using a human resource information system such as Oracle PeopleSoft or Human Resources Support Service (HRSS). Experience in providing client services. Experience in coordinating, preparing and distributing correspondence such as presentations, briefing notes, reports, or records of decision.

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 designated groups: Indigenous Peoples, members of visible minorities, persons with disabilities, and women. We encourage you to indicate if you belong to any of the designated groups when you apply.


Information on employment equity


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As means to support our military families, consideration may first be given to the spouses or common-law partners of serving Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members.


OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Depending on the position being staffed, operational requirements may be considered conditions of employment.


Willing and able to work overtime. Willing and able to travel.

Conditions of employment

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Reliability Status security clearance

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. Meet and maintain the Health Canada occupational health evaluation in accordance with Treasury Board policy.

Other information

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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 apply.


Information on employment equity


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 opportunity. Please click "Apply online" to submit your application. If there are limitations or special circumstances preventing you from submitting your application via the PSRS online portal, you must contact us and receive approval to apply via an alternate means PRIOR to the closing date.


Note: 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 apply 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.


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.


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.


Positions in Yellowknife are considered Isolated Posts. The Isolated Posts and Government Housing Directive will apply. For further information: https://www.njc-cnm.gc.ca/directive/d4/en

Preference

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Preference will be given to veterans first and then to Canadian citizens and permanent residents, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.


Information on the preference to veterans

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.