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Overview Reference number: DND25J-024474-000912 Selection process number: 25-DND-EA-MPC-534871-1 Organization: National Defence- Canadian Forces Health Services Locations: Cold Lake (Alberta), Edmonton (Alberta), Wainwright (Alberta), Comox (British Columbia), Esquimalt (British Columbia), Shilo (Manitoba), Winnipeg (Manitoba), Gagetown (New Brunswick), Greenwood (Nova Scotia), Halifax (Nova Scotia), Borden (Ontario), Kingston (Ontario), Ottawa (Ontario), Petawawa (Ontario), Trenton (Ontario), Bagotville (Qubec), Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu (Qubec), Valcartier (Qubec), Moose Jaw (Saskatchewan) OP-01 Salary: $93,293 to $110,642 Closing date Closing date: 5 December 2025 - 23:59, Pacific Time Who can apply Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad. Apply online 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. How does this work? Read the entire advertisement. Tell us youre interested by clicking Apply online. Tell us about yourself. Attach your resume and answer the screening questions in the online application. Provide complete details of your education and experience; do not assume the screening board has prior knowledge. You must be specific and provide concrete examples for each experience element. We will review qualifications. If your profile matches an opportunity, you may be contacted for further information or assessment. Creating an environment where diverse perspectives are valued begins with self-declaration. Indicate the employment equity group(s) you belong to by checking the appropriate box in the online application as part of the Employment Equity section. Work environment The Canadian Forces Health Services (CFHS) is the designated health care provider for Canadas military personnel, delivering medical and dental services at military installations across Canada and overseas. Our mission is to deliver quality care and promote health protection to Canadian Forces personnel. We are a multi-disciplinary team that works together, guided by the best interests of those we serve. We support, promote and encourage the professional and personal development of our employees. What we offer At DND we foster a work environment where employees have opportunities to grow, learn, progress in their careers and have job satisfaction over the long-term. Youll enjoy: A career among a dynamic and dedicated team Opportunities for advancement A diverse, respectful and inclusive work environment A total benefits package including a competitive salary, health and dental insurance plans, pension plan and a variety of leave entitlements Intent of the process This inventory will be used for various tenures (indeterminate, deployment, specified period, assignment, secondment). Applicants who meet the essential qualifications will have their application included in the inventory for this ongoing selection process. As positions become available, applicants meeting the initial screening requirements identified by the hiring manager may be contacted and referred for consideration. Please ensure that your information is updated and remains current in your GC Jobs Applicant Account. Your application in this inventory will be active for 100 days. A notice that your application is about to expire will be posted to the My jobs menu of your account 20 days before the end of your active period. If you do not take action, your application will no longer be active and therefore no longer considered for this inventory. Should your application become inactive while the process is still open, a notice will be posted to your account indicating that your application has expired; you may select the link Update my Inventory Status to reaffirm your interest. Positions to be filled: 20 Information you must provide In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications) EDUCATION Graduation with a Physiotherapy degree from a recognized post-secondary institution. OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION Eligible for an unrestricted licence to practice as a physiotherapist in a province or territory of Canada. EXPERIENCE EX1. Experience as a physiotherapist in the management of an active adult outpatient population with mixed orthopaedic-sports medicine conditions. EX2. Experience in using objective measurement tools to assess impairments, disabilities or functional performance. EX3. Significant and recent experience managing a full adult outpatient orthopaedic or musculoskeletal caseload. *Significant experience is defined as experience associated with having performed a broad range of related activities which could normally be acquired over a period of approximately 2 years of full time work. **Recent is defined as within the last 5 years. ***Full adult caseload is defined as strictly direct patient care of 10-12 patients per day (or 6 clinical face-to-face hours per day), or a combination of direct and indirect patient care equalling 6 clinical hours per day. Sufficiency of experience may be determined by the Canadian Forces Health Services Group Credentialing Committee or Professional Technical Network. The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job) ABILITIES Ability to work under pressure. Ability to manage time efficiently. Ability to use an evidence-informed approach. COMPETENCIES Demonstrating Integrity and Respect Thinking Things Through Working Effectively with Others Showing Initiative and being Action Oriented Having strong verbal and written communication skills The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job) CERTIFICATION Certification (or some courses completed) related to exercise physiology or prescription of strengthening exercises. Certification (or some courses completed) in Orthopaedic Manual Therapy. Certification (or some courses completed) in McKenzie Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy. Certification (or some courses completed) in the management of concussion. Certification (or some courses completed) in acupuncture, dry needling, or intramuscular stimulation. EXPERIENCE AEX1. Experience working in a collaborative and multidisciplinary practice environment. AEX2. Experience in the management of complex rehabilitation cases such as minor traumatic brain injury, chronic pain, polytraumas (multiple fractures, amputations, head trauma, etc.). AEX3. Experience working with Canadian Armed Forces members or public safety personnel. ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS The Department of National Defence is committed to providing an environment where justice, fairness and the elimination of barriers helps build a skilled, diverse and representative workforce reflective of Canada. We welcome diversity in all its forms, promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply. Preference for hiring will be given to members of Employment Equity groups: Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, and women. As means to support our military families and priorities, consideration may be given to the spouses or common-law partners of serving Canadian Armed Forces members. OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENT Willingness to work flexible hours. Willing and able to work occasional overtime hours. Conditions of employment Reliability Status security clearance Continuous registration, in good standing, with the provincial or territory body regulating the physiotherapy profession. Adherence to the Defence Code of Values and Ethics and related policies. If your Values and Ethics do not align at any point, you may be eliminated from further consideration. Other information The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply. If there are limitations preventing you from submitting your application online, contact us for guidance. Applicants may participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice. A variety of assessment tools may be used. All information obtained may be used to evaluate applicants. Top-down selection may be used at any stage. Appointment decisions may be based on multiple criteria including organizational needs and experience. All information obtained throughout the selection process may be used to evaluate applicants. Online applications are preferred. If you require an alternative method, please contact us for guidance. Applicants must provide a valid email address that remains functional. To ensure integrity, assessment content must remain confidential. Please do not discuss or share assessment content. You may be contacted to submit further information or be assessed. Preference Preference will be given to veterans first and then to Canadian citizens and permanent residents, except in Nunavut where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first. We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. #J-18808-Ljbffr