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Virtual Indigenous Student Recruitment Gathering – Department of National Defence, Sept. 22, 2021

September 14, 2021

Are you interested in learning more about student employment opportunities at the Department of National Defence (DND)? You are invited to attend DND’s first Virtual Indigenous Student Recruitment Gathering!

This gathering is for Indigenous students across Canada who are interested in civilian student employment opportunities at DND. DND is recruiting Indigenous students to join the Defence Team this Fall/Winter session and beyond!

English Session

Date: Wednesday, September 22, 2021
Length: 90 minutes (1.5 hrs)
English Session start time: 11:00 am – 12:30 pm CST
Register here

French Session

Date: Wednesday, September 22, 2021
Length: 90 minutes (1.5 hrs)
French Session start time: 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm CST
Register here

This event will:

  • Serve as a showcase for over 100 civilian student employment opportunities across a variety of work streams at DND
  • Provide Indigenous students an opportunity to select specific positions of interest and be set up for interviews to complete the screening and selection processes
  • Provide an opportunity for DND staff to share general information about DND Careers, student bridging and your future within DND!

DND has a renewed commitment to reconciliation. DND is honoured to lead this event which is a catalyst to supporting Indigenous youth, such as yourself, towards careers in your field of choice. No previous government experience is required.

If you cannot attend, you can still register for the event and have access to these student employment opportunities at DND. You may also have someone else attend on your behalf.

If you have any questions about the event or to learn more about other Indigenous student experiences at DND, contact DND at P-OTG.DNDStudentSour@forces.gc.ca.


If you need assistance preparing for this recruitment event, contact Student Employment Services at ses@rrc.ca. An Employment Advisor will be more than happy to help!

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