Simulator Trainer/Instructor

Simulator Trainer/Instructor

Department of National Defence

Closing date

October 22, 2026 - 23:59, Pacific Time

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Reference number

DND26J-018617-001191

Selection process number

26-DND-EA-RCAF-560183

Location

Comox (British Columbia)

Salary

$84,174 to $95,705

Level

GT-05

Who can apply

Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.

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About the position

Duties

This role is responsible for supporting the delivery of high-quality operational training through the development and facilitation of realistic training scenarios and exercises. The incumbent provides instruction and coaching to trainees and operators, assesses performance, and contributes to the maintenance of training standards. The position also involves coordinating with internal and external stakeholders to support specialized training requirements, managing training resources and controlled materials, and developing briefing packages and instructional materials.

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who enjoy training, mentoring, collaboration, and contributing to operational readiness.

Work environment

Together, DND and the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) form the largest and most complex organization in Canada. DND's role is to provide services and support to the CAF in their operations and missions at home and abroad. DND and the CAF work side-by-side to fulfill the Government of Canada’s mission to defend Canada and Canadians and contribute to international peace, security, and stability efforts.

What do we offer?

At DND we foster a work environment where employees have opportunities to grow, learn, progress in their careers, and have job satisfaction over the long-term.

You’ll enjoy

A career among a dynamic and dedicated team.

Opportunities for advancement.

A diverse, respectful, and inclusive work environment.

A total benefits package including a competitive salary, health and dental insurance plans, pension plan and a variety of leave entitlements.

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to fill one (1) position on an indeterminate (permanent) basis in Comox, British Columbia.

A pool of partially or essentially qualified candidates may be established through this process and may be used to staff identical or similar positions at the Department of National Defence.

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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 of 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.

Due to the nature of the position, full time on-site attendance is required.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

A test may be administered.

A situational exercise may be administered.

Our organization will only accept on-line applications for this opportunity. Please click “Apply online” to submit your application. If there are limitations or special circumstances preventing you from submitting your application via the GC Jobs online portal, you must contact us and receive approval to apply via an alternate means PRIOR to the closing date.

Depending on the position being staffed

↪ Additional qualifications, operational requirements and/or conditions of employment may be required

↪ Varying degrees of breadth and depth of experience may be deemed essential

↪ Asset qualifications may be invoked as essential qualifications

↪ You may be contacted and asked to submit information or be further assessed

Applicants who apply to this selection process must include in their application a valid email address and make sure that this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users.

All information obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to close of process, may be used to evaluate the applicants. Your overall conduct and communications, including email correspondence, may be used in the assessment of qualifications and competencies.

To ensure the integrity of the selection process, the content and questions of the assessment must remain confidential. Please do not discuss or share the assessment content with anyone, including other candidates. You must complete the assessment, including screening questions, by yourself, without the help of others, including the use of unapproved internet resources and artificial intelligence (such as ChatGPT or any other forms of artificial intelligence).

Plagiarism and the use of artificial intelligence is strictly prohibited throughout the entire process and suspected non-compliance will be investigated. Any violation may result in potential consequences which could include your elimination from this selection process.

If, at any point in this process or upon qualifying in this process, your Values and Ethics do not align with that of the Department of National Defence and Canadian Forces Code of Values and Ethics and Values and Ethics Code for the Public Sector, you will be eliminated from further consideration in this process. (Copy and paste these links in your browser for more information: https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/services/benefits-military/defence-ethics/policies-publications/code-value-ethics.html AND https://www.tbs-sct.canada.ca/pol/doc-eng.aspx?id=25049)

Appointment decisions may be based on one or more of the following criteria:

↪ Matching of the individual's experience or qualifications to the strengths and weaknesses of the work team;

↪ Matching of the individual's experience or qualifications to the specific duties of the position being staffed;

↪ Depth, breadth, type of work-specific experience;

↪ Level/degree of one or more competencies/qualifications;

↪ Organizational Needs.

Conditions of employment Security Clearance Level: Secret

Must be willing and able to work overtime on occasion.

Must be willing and able to travel.

Must hold a valid provincial driver’s license and be willing to obtain a military driver’s license for civilian pattern vehicles (DND 404).

Must be willing to modify work schedules to accommodate meetings and operational requirements, including virtual engagements.

Strict adherence to the Department of National Defence and Canadian Forces Code of Values and Ethics, Values and Ethics Code for the Public Sector, Directive on Conflict of Interest, and Defence Administrative Orders and Directives (DAOD) 7021-1, Conflict of Interest.

Copy and paste these links in your browser for more information: https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/services/benefits-military/defence-ethics/policies-publications/code-value-ethics.html

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https://www.tbs-sct.canada.ca/pol/doc-eng.aspx?id=25049

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https://www.tbs-sct.canada.ca/pol/doc-eng.aspx?id=32627

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https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/corporate/policies-standards/defence-administrative-orders-directives/7000-series/7021/7021-1-conflict-of-interest.html

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