Careers

Careers at Defence Research and Development Canada

Defence R&D Canada recognizes the critical importance of people in the achievement of any successful science and technology (S&T) activity. Defence R&D Canada promotes a diverse, team-oriented corporate culture that rewards achievement and encourages professional and personal development.

Defence R&D Canada offers a progressive, stimulating, and flexible environment for talented professionals seeking challenging careers in S&T.

Career Development

Defence R&D Canada's ambitious S&T program offers opportunities in a diverse number of scientific and technical disciplines, while providing long-term career development. Beyond scientific research, Defence R&D Canada offers a broad range of exciting and rewarding opportunities for careers in administration and support.

Learning and Mentoring

Taking measurements in the cockpit of the Grob, the new primary flight trainer for the Canadian Forces

Defence R&D Canada encourages the acquisition and sharing of knowledge among employees at all levels. In addition to formal courses and learning options, Defence R&D Canada's working environment is designed to make continuous learning, coaching, and mentoring an integral part of the organization.

Work with leaders and experts in the field

Throughout the years, Defence R&D Canada has attracted the best and brightest in S&T. Employees at Defence R&D Canada continuously receive recognition both nationally and internationally for their significant contributions to S&T. Defence R&D Canada provides the opportunity to work among many acclaimed professionals in the field.

The centrifuge control room at the DRDC Aerospace and Undersea Medical Science Centre

Outstanding facilities and state of the art equipment

Defence R&D Canada is equipped with a wide range of innovative and state of the art facilities and labs to conduct its S&T research, from outdoor firing ranges to human centrifuges. Each research centre is equipped with a unique series of labs and facilities in step with its areas of expertise.

Deploying the SLOCUM glider during the MarSIE trials

Research Environment

Defence R&D Canada's world-class research centres provide a multi-disciplinary team approach to research which promotes the sharing of knowledge and experience among defence scientists, as well as providing opportunities to acquire new skills and explore new scientific disciplines. Research is carried out in small interdependent teams designed to provide a stimulating environment that encourages and recognizes both team accomplishments and individual successes.

Training exercises like this one help researchers analyze priorities of the capability requirements of the army

Pride in being a key contributor to the Canadian Forces and DND

Defence R&D Canada focuses its S&T in areas of critical importance to future Canadian Forces operations. Its key objective is to ensure that the Canadian Forces remain technologically prepared and operationally relevant. To that end, Defence R&D Canada takes pride in knowing that its research has a direct impact on those protecting the interests of Canada and its citizens.

Making a difference in Canadian lives

Radiological-nuclear experts take part in Exercise MARITIME RESPONSE

Defence R&D Canada's S&T research not only helps to keep the Canadian Forces safe. Research at Defence R&D Canada has paved the way for technology that is making a difference in Canadian lives, including a portable blood pressure monitor, a computer-aided cancer detection system, and skin decontaminant lotion. At the same time, public security continues to be of paramount importance both nationally and internationally. Defence R&D Canada has made advances in this area, not only in its research, development, testing and evaluation activities, but also in building relationships with other organizations and in offering unique training opportunities to personnel involved in emergency response.

Opportunities at Home and Abroad

Defence R&D Canada has research centres near Halifax, Quebec City, Ottawa, Toronto, and Medicine Hat. Employees often work in more than one of these locations over the course of their careers. In addition, our international alliances, and academic and industry partnerships provide our defence scientists, engineers, technicians, and administrative staff with many opportunities to work abroad.