IT Analyst, IT Software Solutions - Atlantic Region

Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency is looking for an IT Analyst to develop software solutions and provide IT services. The position requires experience in software development on various platforms like C# and React, along with good communication and collaboration skills. This role is suited for those residing in Canada and offers a salary ranging from $85,854 to $105,080. Apply by 16 December 2025 to be considered for immediate vacancies.

Qualifications

• Experience in software development on various platforms.
• Familiarity with System Development Life Cycles (SDLC).
• Ability to analyze and document technical IT problems.

Responsibilities

• Develop software solutions for IT services.
• Collaborate with teams to meet operational requirements.
• Provide technical support when needed.

Skills

Analytical skills

Software development

Communication

Collaboration

Integrity

Education

Graduation from a two-year program in computer science or related field

Tools

C#

React

Oracle Apex

SDLC methodologies

Job description

IT Analyst, IT Software Solutions - Atlantic Region

Reference number: DND25J-146895-000106

Selection process number: 25-DND-EA-NAST-540378-A

Locations

• Gagetown (New Brunswick)
• Gander (Newfoundland and Labrador)
• Happy Valley-Goose Bay (Newfoundland and Labrador)
• St. John's (Newfoundland and Labrador)
• Dartmouth (Nova Scotia)
• Greenwood (Nova Scotia)
• Halifax (Nova Scotia)

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Salary: $85,854 to $105,080

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Closing date: 16 December 2025 - 23:59 Pacific Time

Who can apply

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

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.

Immediate Vacancies (Pulling Applications on 16 October 2025)

• Gagetown
• Halifax
• Greenwood
• Dartmouth

The first applications will be collected from this process on 16 October 2025. Apply before this date to be considered for our immediate vacancies.

The second round of applications will be collected from this process on 20 November 2025.

How does this work?

1. Read the entire advertisement. Want to join our team? Let us know you’re interested! Click “Apply Online”.
2. Tell us about yourself! Attach your resume and answer the screening questions in the online application.
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.

Interest in other locations

In support of mobility and accessibility, we invite those who are interested in indeterminate opportunities and able to work onsite from Department of National Defence locations other than those listed on this poster, to apply on the regional selection processes for those locations. (Pro‑tip: you may cut and paste your answers).

Regional selection processes

• 25-DND-EA-NAST-540378-B (Eastern)
• 25-DND-EA-NAST-540378-C (Ontario)
• 25-DND-EA-NAST-540378-D (Prairies)
• 25-DND-EA-NAST-540378-E (Pacific)
• 25-DND-EA-NAST-540378-F (Northern)

Candidates who apply on various regional posters will only be assessed once. Results of this assessment will be applied to each individual process, if more than one application is submitted.

The information you will be providing in this application must be true and may be verified. Any false information may result in the rejection of your application and/or not hiring you. Please only check off the locations that you are truly willing and able to work from. We value honesty. Choosing a location that you are not truly willing and able to work from slows down the process and impacts our ability to staff positions within the Department. Any false information provided on a location of interest may result in your removal from this process.

The following refers to Indeterminate / Term Employees of the government only:

This process may also be used for temporary opportunities (actings appointments, assignments, or secondments) which may be outside your current work location. This will provide candidates from across the country the opportunity to fill temporary needs in different Department of National Defence locations, work permitting, while still adhering to the Common hybrid work model and Directive on Prescribed Presence in the Workplace.

Work environment

Are you seeking a rewarding career opportunity within the Department of National Defence (DND) in the Atlantic Region? Look no further! This process aims to identify talented individuals who are dedicated to making a difference while enjoying the unique lifestyle this region offers—whether you’re drawn to the stunning coastal views, colorful fishing villages, and sandy beaches, or the vibrant inland communities rich in culture and natural beauty.

Join us in the heart of the Maritimes, a region steeped in military history, and help provide vital information technology services for fellow employees of the Department of National Defence and military members alike. Whether you prefer the tranquility of inland life or the energy of coastal living, this is your chance to build a meaningful career while enjoying all that the Atlantic Region has to offer.

If you take pride in your work and are passionate about delivering excellent service, we want to hear from you!

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to expand your skillset and advance your career within DND — apply now!

Intent of the process

A pool of partially or essentially qualified candidates may be established through this process and used to staff identical or similar positions with various employment tenures (temporary and permanent), various language profiles, operational requirements, and conditions of employment at the Department of National Defence which includes the Canadian Coast Guard.

In line with Treasury Board Secretariat (TBS) direction, the Department of National Defence has adopted a common hybrid work model where employees work at their designated worksite at least 3 days each week, or 60% of their regular schedule.

Positions to be filled

Number to be determined.

Education

ED1. Graduation from a two‑year program of study from a recognized post‑secondary institution with acceptable specialization in computer science, information technology, information management or another specialty relevant to the position to be staffed.

Note:

• Indeterminate incumbents in the IT group on December 9, 2021 who do not possess the education prescribed above, are deemed to meet the minimum education standard based on their education, training and/or experience.
• Indeterminate incumbents of positions in the CS group on May 10, 1999, who do not possess the education prescribed above, are deemed to meet the minimum education standard based on their education, training and/or experience.
• At the manager’s discretion, an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience may serve as an alternative to the minimum education stated above. Whenever the minimum education is met using this alternative, it is met for the specific position only and must be re‑assessed for other positions for which this alternative has been specified by the manager.

• An acceptable combination of “education, training and/or experience” refers to a QL 5 qualified military member from a relevant IT‑related military occupation. Vocational training credentials (12 months+ programmes of study) combined with relevant work experience will also be considered. The candidate should be prepared to describe this combination of study and experience in detail in the application.

Experience

EX1. Experience in developing software solutions on various technology platforms (for example on any one or more of the following: C#, React, Oracle Apex. Other platforms, as applicable.)

EX2. Experience in System Development Life Cycles (SDLC) (e.g. Waterfall, V‑Model, iterative).

Various language requirements (essential for the job):

• English Essential
• English or French Essential
• Bilingual Imperative BBB / BBB

Competencies

• CO1. Demonstrating integrity and respect
• CO2. Thinking things through
• CO3. Working effectively with others
• CO4. Showing initiative and being action‑oriented
• CO5. Communication – Writing, expressing ideas (e.g. orally, using non‑verbal language such as sign language, or using assistive technology), and active listening.

Abilities

AB1. Ability to analyze and document technical IT problems or requirements and propose solutions.

Additional experience (may be needed for the job):

• AEX1. Experience working or volunteering in a mixed civilian and military environment.
• AEX2. Experience in Entity‑Relationship or Object data modeling.
• AEX3. Experience in the object‑oriented approach and Unified Modeling Language (UML).
• AEX4. Experience conducting research with clients to identify appropriate existing or new IT solutions.
• AEX5. Experience managing short‑term software solutions projects as lead or participating as key team member.
• AEX6. Experience providing software solutions services in an academic institution.

Organizational needs

The Department of National Defence is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive team that reflects Canada’s population.

To achieve a representative workforce, selection may be based on qualified candidates self‑declaring as belonging to one or more of the designated groups: Indigenous Peoples, members of visible minorities, persons with disabilities, and women.

We encourage you to indicate if you belong to any of the designated groups when you apply.

As a means to support our military families, consideration may be first given to the spouses or common‑law partners of serving Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members.

Conditions of employment

• Various security clearances – Reliability, Secret, or Top Secret.
• Top Secret (TS) clearances will only be granted to Canadian citizens.

Code of Ethics

COE1. 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.

Other information

• Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.
• Our organization will only accept online 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 further information or be further assessed.
• Applicants who apply to this selection process must include a valid email address and ensure it 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.
• 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.