Military Spouse Inventory

Join the Military Spouse Employment Inventory!

Reference number: DND
25J
- Selection process number: 25-DND-EA-NAST-526662

National Defence

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If you are a military spouse or common‑law partner interested in employment opportunities in the federal public service, join the Military Spouse Employment Inventory (MSEI) today!

• DND is HIRING NOW! Reasons to work at the Department of National Defence
• to learn more about the Military Spouse Employment Inventory (MSEI)

Salary is dependant on position:
Rates of pay for public service employees

Closing date: 9 October 2027 - 23:59, Pacific Time

Who can apply: Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.

Apply online

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.

• You must be a military spouse or common‐law partner of a serving Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) member.
• You must not already be employed as a permanent (indeterminate) employee in the federal public service.
• Your serving CAF member spouse/partner must be a member of the Regular Force or the Reserve Force on Class C service or Class B reserve service of more than 180 consecutive days.
• If you are a surviving spouse/common law partner of a CAF member whose death is attributable to service, you are eligible. If you have a priority entitlement as a surviving spouse/common law partner, please identify this in your application.

Note:

All of the eligibility criteria will be verified. As part of our review, we verify relationship and marital status. Please ensure that your spouse/common‑law partner’s records are up to date with their orderly room. Your information is verified through Guardian and not the Military Personal Record Résumé (MPRR).

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.

Looking for a rewarding career that moves with you? The Military Spouse Employment Inventory (MSEI) provides military spouses and common‑law partners with access to meaningful employment opportunities within the Federal Public Service.

The Department of National Defence is actively recruiting across a broad range of professional fields:

• Information Technology Specialists – Innovators in IT, programming, and development.
• Engineering Technologist – Experts in applied science, engineering design, and technology.
• Skilled Trades & General Labour – Hands‑on experts in trades, maintenance, and more.
• Health & Social Services – Nurses, psychologists, social workers, and other health professionals.
• Communications & Public Relations – Strategic thinkers in media, PR, and outreach.
• Office Administration – Executive assistants, office managers, and general administrators.
• Human Resources Professionals – Talent acquisition, compensation, labour relations, and more.
• Educators & Training Experts – Second language teachers, educational advisors, and curriculum developers.
• Procurement & Materiel Management – Stewards of public…