Benefits
of a Career with the Department of National Defence
Whether you are a recent graduate beginning your career or an experienced
professional looking for a change, there are many good reasons to
consider Department of National Defence (DND) as a potential employer.
Attractive Compensation Package
DND is part of the Public Service of Canada. As such, it offers
an attractive total compensation package that includes a fair salary,
excellent medical and dental plans, pension benefits, flexible work
arrangements, safe and healthy work environments, vacation and many
other types of leave.
Fair Salary
The Public Service of Canada offers fair and, for some occupational
groups, very competitive salaries. Visit the Treasury Board Secretariat’s
rates of pay at http://www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/pubs_pol/hrpubs/ratesofpay/ra97_e.asp
for specific salary information.
Generous Benefits
Indeterminate (and some term employees) are generally entitled
to:
- dental and health care plans, with coverage for you and your
family for prescription drugs, vision care, paramedical practitioners,
and hospitalization;
- disability insurance, which provides income protection for employees
who are unable to work for a lengthy period because of a totally
disabling illness or injury;
- a competitive pension plan designed to meet the needs of Public
Service employees in various situations at retirement. The benefits
available to you will depend on your age, the years of service
to your credit, and in some cases, the reason your employment
is ending; and
- a death benefit designed to protect your family during the years
you are building your pension by providing a benefit equal to
twice your annual salary in the event of your death.
Flexible Work Arrangements to Help Balance Personal and
Professional Life
We know it’s important for you to be able to balance your
work and home life. That’s why, depending on the type of work
you do, DND offers possibilities for flexible hours, a compressed
workweek and alternative work arrangements such as telework. In
a survey conducted by the federal government in 2002, 73% of DND
respondents said they could balance personal, family and work needs
in their current job.
Vacation Leave and Holidays
While specific entitlements are defined in various collective agreements,
in general, employees have:
- 15 days of paid vacation leave after one year;
- 20 days after 8 years;
- 25 days after 18 years; and
- 30 days after 29 years.
In addition, there are 11 paid statutory holidays each year.
Many Other Types of Leave
A variety of leave types are available to DND employees as part
of the Public Service of Canada. The main ones are:
- 15 days of paid sick leave per year;
- up to 5 days of leave with pay for family-related responsibilities
per year;
- paid leave for other situations such as marriage and bereavement;
- education leave;
- self-funded leave;
- parental leave;
- leave for the care of pre-school age children;
- leave for personal needs; and
- leave for the long-term care of a parent.
Employment Security and Mobility
DND provides employment security for its employees to the greatest
extent possible. If a job is no longer required, it is our policy
to minimize the impact on the employee by providing a guarantee
of a reasonable job offer when continuing alternative employment
is available or expected in the foreseeable future. If we can’t
find something within DND, we expand our search to include the Public
Service of Canada as a whole. Where such a guarantee is not possible,
employees are offered various options, including financial compensation.
As an additional benefit, should your spouse be relocated, we try
to find you a job in the same location.
Because of its size and diversity, DND can offer a wide range of
employment opportunities in all regions of Canada. Want to cast
your net even wider? You also have the ability to move between the
more than 75 federal government organizations employing more than
150,000 people. With DND you have the kind of job mobility that
very few other employers can offer.
Opportunities for Continuous Learning
DND is committed to maintaining an educated and knowledgeable workforce
and offers a vast array of learning
opportunities. These learning opportunities will enhance your
work satisfaction, help you build a successful career and increase
your employability. We encourage you to take training that will
help you stay current with, and even at the forefront of your field.
Learning opportunities include courses in the latest technology,
in communication and interpersonal skills, in cultural sensitivity,
in management and in leadership. We also offer training in both
of Canada’s official languages. You may also attend conferences
and workshops to continue your development. Other learning possibilities
include a selection of professional development programs and a Departmental
Scholarship Program designed to give you financial assistance in
obtaining a first degree.
You may be asked to take on the special projects, short term assignments
or a job other than your own for a period of time, and in doing
so, you will get the opportunity to do some hands-on learning, develop
new skills and get experience that will help you secure that next
desired position or promotion.
Committed to Employment Equity
As a member of the Public Service of Canada, DND is committed to
being representative of the population it serves. We actively recruit
members of the employment equity groups (visible minority groups,
persons with disabilities, Aboriginal people, and women). We do
what we can to eliminate any barriers, both during the application
and selection processes and after appointment. For example, tests
are available in alternative formats, test duration may be adjusted
to special needs, specific technological aids or working arrangements
can be provided, and your work area can be adjusted to meet your
specific needs.
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