Reasons to work at the Department of National Defence
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- A career’s worth of possibilities
- Why work at National Defence
- Work environment
- Balancing work and life
A career's worth of possibilities
Why work at National Defence
Public service employees at the Department of National Defence (DND) support the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) operations. Whether it’s servicing cutting-edge military equipment, developing strategic defence policies, or gathering top secret defence intelligence, you will find the career that is right for you.
Work environment
National Defence employs over 20,000 public service employees in over 40 locations across Canada and abroad, making it one of the largest federal government departments in Canada. National Defence has made health and wellness a priority for both its public service and military employees and has built a diverse and inclusive workforce that is welcoming of individual differences. It is committed to providing support and tools that contribute to the physical and mental health of the Defence community.
National Defence headquarters is in Ottawa, Ontario at a secure, state-of-the-art facility combining the latest technology with green, open workspaces that promote a healthy work-life balance. The complex includes its own fitness facilities, recreational spaces, and several amenities and food concessions.
With so many locations to choose from and nearly 70 different types of career opportunities, working at National Defence means flexibility and mobility opportunities.
Balancing work and life
The success of Canada’s defence depends on our people. National Defence places a strong emphasis on work-life balance and building a healthy, respectful workplace for all. We value our employees and strive to create a high performing workforce that is representative of the population we serve.
Canada’s defence policy, Our North, Strong and Free, outlines the commitment to support military members, their families, and all public service employees. At National Defence, we recognize that the future of work is about exploring the interconnections between people, technology, workspaces, health and safety, and organizational policy. Hybrid work allows the Defence Team to develop and implement a work environment that supports an agile, inclusive, responsive, and resilient workforce.
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