Defence Intelligence Officer Recruitment Program

Our intelligence officers:

• assess foreign political, military, scientific and technical information;
• provide credible, reliable, integrated and sustained intelligence services and products to GoC, DND and the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) in support of decision making and military operations;
• are responsive across the intelligence spectrum from tactical to strategic;
• contribute to intelligence-sharing relationships with Allied and partner countries;
• develop/coordinate defence intelligence policy;
• interpret client needs and set priorities for collection and analysis; and
• identify information and intelligence gaps and work with key partners in Canada and abroad to fill them.

Most of our employees work at the National Defence Headquarters in Ottawa, Ontario while others work in buildings around the National Capital Region. Our intelligence officers often get the chance to travel across Canada and abroad on regular and special work assignments.

How the DIORP works

If accepted, you will enter the program at the EC-03 level (Economics and Social Science Services Group). Over the course of three years, you will be trained through a combination of on-the-job experiences and in-house learning opportunities. Upon successful completion of the program, you will graduate at the EC-05 level.

Participants of this exciting program are assigned challenging work assignments and undergo skills-based training to prepare them for their future careers as defence intelligence officers. They also enjoy:

• professional growth opportunities;
• opportunities to travel within Canada and abroad;
• second language training;
• a respectful work environment; and
• an excellent work/life balance.

Is this opportunity for you?

We’re looking for participants with the following traits:

• A demonstrated interest in international defence and security issues;
• The ability to:
  • communicate well – verbal and written;
  • analyze information;
  • conduct research, and synthesize information;
  • prepare and deliver presentations;
  • form a professional network;
  • work in teams;
  • meet deadlines;
• Good interpersonal and organizational skills.

Essential qualifications

To be considered for the DIORP, you must:

• be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident;
• have a Master’s degree from a recognized university; and
• be fluent in English or French.

You must also demonstrate the following competencies:

• Integrity and respect;
• Thinking things through;
• Working effectively with others;
• Showing initiative and being action-oriented;
• Judgement; and
• Communication (Written and Oral).

How to apply

The link to the DIORP competition will be posted here when launched. Applicants will have approximately two weeks in which to apply online. The process will consist of a screening (the online application), followed by a written exam/s, and culminate in an interview. Successful candidates will be grouped into a pool of qualified individuals from which some (based on requirements) will be appointed to the DIORP.

Contact Us

If you have questions or comments, please email us at DIORP-PRORD@FORCES.GC.CA.

Visit our Questions and answers page for answers to common questions.

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