New Student Onboarding Cheat Sheet

WELCOME TO DND!

Congratulations on accepting your new job offer with the Department of National Defence (DND)!

As a new student, it is important to understand your role within our department and how to effectively use your time with us to help you move forward in your career within the public service. Below you will find several resources that you can refer to during your onboarding and employment that will help you during your time with us.

Reminder to register for DND’s Orientation for New Students

Don’t forget to register for DND’s Orientation for New Students. You can find the registration instructions in your welcome email. If you have not yet received an invitation, please contact the National Civilian Welcome and Integration Team (NCWIT) with a copy of your Letter of Offer.

Career Development

Training

With your manager, review the List of Training for Students and the various developmental training offered by CSPS and the DLN, and discuss your individual training plan.

Mentor/Peer Partner

All new students are expected to have a Mentor* (accessible only on the National Defence network) or a Peer Partner to help them integrate into their new role, to feel part of the Defence Team community, and  to guide them through their ongoing career development.

Student Community

Defence Team Student Network

Stay connected and get to know other students working with the Defence Team on MS Teams!

Student Corner

The Student Corner* (accessible only on the National Defence network) provides tools and resources you can refer to during the onboarding process and throughout the rest of your time at DND.

Networking

• GoC Student Jobs Facebook Group
• Don’t be afraid to promote yourself within DND. Reach out to your manager or clients to get more exposure.
• Subscribe to GC Job Notifications
• Student Employment FAQ* (accessible only on the National Defence network)
• Volunteer for the Student Social Network

Events Schedule

• DND Internal L1 Welcome Events
• DM Student Welcome Event (June)
• TBS Student Exit Survey (released in August, closes in September)
• CSPS Student Welcome Event (June)
• Lunch and Learn (throughout the year)

Don’t forget to check out some of the Employment Equity Commemorative Events* (accessible only on the National Defence network)!

Diversity and Inclusion

Diversity and inclusion is a top priority of DND and CAF making the Defence Team strong and successful.

• Join one of the Equity Advisory Groups* (DAGs) (accessible only on the National Defence network)
• Become a Positive Space* (accessible only on the National Defence network) Ambassador
• Diversity and inclusion in the public service.

Take the time to attend the different training and learning opportunities offered by CSPS:

• Indigenous Learning Series
• Introduction to Gender-Based Analysis Plus (GBA+)
• Workplace Accommodation for Federal Public Employees (C345)

Pay and Benefits

Visit  the Pay & benefits* (accessible only on the National Defence network) website for useful information and tools to help you understand your pay, leave types, tax information, benefits and more.

Register for the Human Resources Services and Support* (HRSS)  (accessible only on the National Defence network)tool. HRSS allows you to submit and track your pay requests, such as reporting a pay issue, submitting HR requests, and more. 

Have questions?

Reach out to HR Connect RH* at 1833-RHR-MDND (1-833-747-6363)

*Links only accessible with a valid DND login and work laptop/computer.

To help guide you through your onboarding experience, be sure to refer to the Student Passport. The Student Passport will guide you across the onboarding lifecycle, starting on your first day and then at key milestones throughout your work term. It’s essential that you complete all of the tasks as it will help you grow, integrate and become more familiar with the Defence Team.