Welcome to the Department of National Defence (DND)

Talent Inventory!  

About the Department of National Defence

Together, the Department of National Defence (DND) and the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) form the largest and most complex organization and 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.

🍁 Who makes up the Defence Team?

✅ 25,000 civilian employees with over 70 job types
✅ 71,500 Regular Forces members
✅ 30,000 Reserve Forces members

🍁 Why work at the Department of National Defence? 

Those working at DND enjoy:
✅ A career within a dynamic and dedicated team
✅ Opportunity to work alongside Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members - Home | Canadian Armed Forces
✅ An environment supportive of work-life balance as well as physical and mental well-being
✅ A diverse, respectful and inclusive work environment
✅ Inclusive recruitment processes
✅ A work environment where employees have learning, growth and career advancement opportunities
✅ A total benefits package including competitive salaries, comprehensive health and dental coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan
✅ A variety of leave entitlements tailored to respond to life events
✅ Access to CANEX and other retailers offering discounts to DND employees (e.g. CF One Program)
✅ Flexible work arrangements of all sorts
✅ Incredible work locations including access to gyms, fitness facilities and program (free or at a reduced cost), beaches, trail systems, sport courts, cottage rentals, community and family events, nature, free or affordable parking, etc.
✅ Pride in knowing that you are supporting the Canadian Armed Forces while also serving Canadians.  

What is the DND Talent Inventory (The Inventory)?

The DND Talent Inventory will be used by the Department of National Defence as a searchable database of candidates ready and available for employment.   As a candidate, you will go through a step-by-step process and enter information on education, experience, interests, language, entitlements etc, which will then be used to create a personal profile.  Your personal profile may be sent to hiring managers who have vacancies to fill, for their consideration.  

You will see several sections that may or may not apply to you.  The Inventory was created with great flexibility and meant to include applications from several communities, including employees with priority entitlements, military spouses, public servants looking for a change, non-public servants interested in working for the DND, veterans, candidates from job fairs, etc.  While all applications are saved in the same Inventory, it is designed to allow us to search by community.  For example, it is easy to isolate and focus on candidates from the Military Spouse Employment Initiative or to search exclusively for candidates from any other community.  

Creating an account

Follow the simple steps on the next page to create an account - it's that easy!  You will then be directed to our candidate portal, where you will be able to build your personal profile.  Your progress is indicated at the top of each page. Please ensure you go through each section so that your profile is complete.  

While our recruitment efforts are ongoing, the number of opportunities available is unforeseeable.

Please note:  if you are in need of accommodations, you can make a request by emailing: DefenceJobs-EmploisDefense@forces.gc.ca. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Thank you for your interest.  We look forward to viewing your submission.

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