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Engineering

Unique Career Opportunities Available

Imagine working on some of the most sophisticated and complex systems on the planet — ships, aircraft, tanks, sensors, simulators, radars, sonar and communications systems, and more…

Now’s your chance!!

The Department of National Defence (DND) employs over 700 engineers from various engineering fields.

Civilian (non-military) engineers at DND support the Canadian Forces by:

Analyzing

  • Technical options and performing technical assessments

Developing

  • Technical solutions
  • Specifications and other technical documentation
  • Business strategies and plans relating to systems acquisition and support
  • Codes and standards
  • Testing and evaluation methodologies and participating in test and acceptance of military equipment

Designing, Creating and Maintaining

  • Over $21 billion of buildings, work facilities and
    municipal services plus related property holdings
    across Canada

Managing

  • Design, development, acquisition, testing and support of complex systems and munitions
  • Design, development, and construction of new buildings, roads, and municipal services
  • Specialized research and development projects
  • Projects, budgets, resources and personnel

Career paths within the Public Service

  • Exciting Possibilities:
  • Career advancement opportunities
  • Locations across Canada
  • Connect with engineers from foreign countries
  • International travel
  • Leading edge equipment and technology