As a Values and Ethics Assistant, you will support the development, implementation, and promotion of values and ethics initiatives across the Department of National Defence. You will work collaboratively with Values and Ethics teams to ensure that DND personnel understand and uphold the highest standards of professional conduct and organizational values. This role is essential to maintaining a workplace culture of integrity, accountability, and respect.
Your day-to-day responsibilities will include assisting with the coordination of values and ethics programs, preparing educational materials and communications, maintaining records and databases, scheduling training sessions, and responding to inquiries from DND employees. You will help organize workshops, manage administrative tasks for ethics committees, and support the investigation of values and ethics concerns. Your work will directly contribute to fostering a positive, ethical workplace culture across the Department.
You will work in a dynamic federal government environment, primarily based at a DND facility or National Defence Headquarters in Ottawa. The role offers regular interaction with diverse teams across the organization and opportunities to make a meaningful impact on workplace culture and employee conduct standards.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver values and ethics services to managers and employees, Advise on HR policies, procedures, and best practices, Process HR transactions and maintain accurate records, Support organizational HR initiatives and programs
Required Skills
HR policy interpretation, Interpersonal skills, Staffing and classification, Conflict resolution, Labour relations knowledge, Technical proficiency, Attention to detail, Collaboration, Continuous learning
Typical Education
Post-secondary education or equivalent experience relevant to the position
Training
Successful candidates typically have a high school diploma or equivalent, with additional post-secondary education in public administration, human resources, business, or a related field being an asset. While formal certifications in values and ethics are not mandatory, relevant professional development is encouraged and supported by the Department.
Once hired, you will receive on-the-job training specific to DND policies, procedures, and values and ethics frameworks. The Public Service Commission offers learning resources on federal values and ethics principles. Professional development opportunities include training in conflict resolution, administrative procedures, and human resources management. You may pursue certifications through professional associations such as the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat's ethics training programs or similar federal learning initiatives. The Department supports continuous learning to help you develop expertise in values and ethics administration and advance your career.
Entry Plans
You can enter this career through several federal Public Service pathways. Most common entry routes include Public Service Commission (PSC) competitions for the Personnel Clerks (NOC 2021) classification at the CR-03 or CR-04 level. The PSC regularly posts competitions on the Government of Canada jobs website (jobs.gc.ca), and you can set up job alerts for Values and Ethics Assistant positions within DND.
If you are already a federal public servant, you may apply for lateral moves or priority placements into this role. DND also participates in the Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) and the Post-Secondary Recruitment Initiative (PSRI), which provide pathways for recent graduates to enter the Public Service. Returning Canadian Armed Forces members may have access to priority hiring programs. To be eligible, you must be a Canadian citizen, pass a security clearance, and meet the specific qualifications outlined in the competition notice. We encourage you to check jobs.gc.ca regularly and create a profile to be notified of relevant competitions.
Part-Time Options
Values and Ethics Assistant positions typically offer flexible work arrangements common in the federal public service. Many positions support hybrid or flexible work schedules, allowing you to work from home for a portion of your week while maintaining regular office presence for collaborative work and in-person support of organizational activities.
Part-time opportunities may be available depending on operational needs and departmental structure. The federal Public Service is committed to work-life balance and offers employees access to flexible work arrangements, telework options, and compressed work weeks where operationally feasible. Leave benefits include vacation leave, sick leave, family-related leaves, and unpaid leave options. Specific flexibility arrangements are negotiated with your manager based on business requirements and collective agreement provisions. When applying for a position, you can discuss accommodation and flexible work options during the hiring process.
Related Careers
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