Medical Standards Advisor

Medical Standards Advisor

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Closing date: 30 January 2026 - 23:59, Pacific Time

Important messages

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to an inventory for future vacancies. As positions become available, applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment.

The first applications could be collected from the inventory as early as November 10, 2025.

This is an inventory process, and candidates will be assessed continuously during this period. Apply early to be considered for immediate vacancies.

Please note that candidates will only be assessed once, and re-applications to the inventory will not be considered.

📢 How does this work?

✅ Step 1:
Read the entire advertisement. Want to join our team? Let us know you’re interested! Click “Apply Online”

✅ Step 2:
Tell us about yourself! Attach your resume and answer the screening questions in the online application.

✅ Step 3:
We will carefully review all your qualifications. If your talent matches one of our immediate or upcoming opportunities, we may contact you for further information or assessment.

Creating an environment where diverse perspectives are valued begins with self-declaration. Count yourself in and self-declare by identifying to which employment equity group(s) you belong. In order to self-declare, please ensure to indicate this by checking off the appropriate box within the online application as part of the Employment Equity section.

Duties

Medical Standards Advisors are licensed physicians who work within the Directorate of Medical Policy (D Med Pol) for the Ottawa location, and within the Canadian Forces Health Services Centre Atlantic for the Halifax location. Their primary responsibility is to assess medical files of CAF members or applicants to determine their medical fitness to serve in the CAF. Using evidence-based medicine and CAF Medical Standards, the physicians determine appropriate Medical Employment Limitations (MELs) and ensure decisions align with the principles of Universality of Service and Common Enrolment Medical Standards.

Work environment

Are you looking for an opportunity to make a real impact while working in a collaborative and supportive environment? Join our team and contribute to projects that directly support the health, safety, and well-being of Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members. As an MD-MOF-03, you will work alongside dedicated professionals committed to excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement. We value diversity, inclusion, and accessibility and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to bring their unique skills and perspectives to our workplace.

We offer:

✔️Flexible work arrangements (including hybrid options where operationally feasible)
✔️Opportunities for training, mentorship, and career growth
✔️A respectful and inclusive workplace culture
✔️The chance to be part of meaningful initiatives that make a difference

🍁 The Department of National Defence (DND) is one of the largest federal government employers, offering over 70 types of civilian career opportunities. DND's role is to provide services and support to the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) in their operations and missions at home and abroad. The civilian workforce is an essential part of the Defence Team. Your knowledge and expertise contribute to the overall mission.

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