IT Analyst, IT Software Solutions - Pacific Region

Department of National Defence/Ministère de la défense nationale; Comox; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency focused on national defense is staffing positions for software development and IT support in Comox. Candidates should have a two-year IT-related education and experience in software solutions across technology platforms, including C# and React. This inclusive process encourages diverse candidates to apply, contributing to a rewarding career within the Department of National Defence.

Benefits

Hybrid work model

Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Opportunities for career growth

Qualifications

• Experience in developing software solutions on various technology platforms.
• Experience in System Development Life Cycles (SDLC).
• Bilingual in English Essential and Bilingual Imperative B-/B-.

Responsibilities

• Develop software solutions tailored to the information technology needs.
• Document technical IT problems and propose suitable solutions.

Skills

Software development

Analytical skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Graduation from a two-year program in computer science or IT

Tools

C#

React

Oracle Apex

Job description

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.

Assessment accommodation

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.

On October 16th, 2025 we will be pulling applications to fill immediate needs in the following locations:

• Comox

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

The second round of applications will be collected from this process on November 20th, 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).

Selection Processes

• 25‑DND‑EA‑NAST‑540378‑A (Atlantic)
• 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‑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 (acting 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 Pacific region? Look no further. Whether you are interested in working in Comox, Esquimalt, Victoria, or Nanoose, this process is designed to identify talented individuals seeking to make a difference and grow professionally while enjoying the beautiful landscape and weather of Vancouver Island. This small but mighty island is home to both an air force, and naval base, allowing for much excitement for all explorers and wanderers who want to join the National Defence community.

If you are looking for a change or looking to further your career, this process is tailored to candidates LIKE YOU to cater to the information technology needs of the Pacific region.

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.

Don’t miss out on this chance to expand your skillset and career journey within DND and 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

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications):

EDUCATION

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.

• 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. They must be accepted as having met the minimum education standard whenever this standard is called for when staffing positions in the IT group.
• 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. They must be accepted as having met the minimum education standard whenever this standard is called for when staffing positions in the IT group.
• 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

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

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

Various language requirements

• English Essential
• Bilingual Imperative B‑/B‑

COMPETENCIES

• Demonstrating integrity and respect
• Thinking things through
• Working effectively with others
• Showing initiative and being action‑oriented
• Communication (writing, expressing ideas, active listening, etc.)

ABILITIES

• Analyze and document technical IT problems or requirements and propose solutions.

EXPERIENCE (Additional)

• Working or volunteering in a mixed civilian and military environment.
• Experience in Entity‑Relationship or Object data modelling.
• Experience in the object‑oriented approach and Unified Modeling Language (UML).
• Experience conducting research with clients to identify appropriate existing or new IT solutions.
• Experience managing short‑term software solutions projects as lead or participating as key team member.
• 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. NOTE: Top Secret (TS) clearances will only be granted to Canadian citizens.

Other information

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

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans first and then to Canadian citizens and permanent residents, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.

Additional Notes

Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.