The Defence Team is a concept introduced around 1994 to create a team spirit amongst all those who contribute to the accomplishment of the Defence Mission.
The Defence Team consists of the:
- Civilian employees in the Department of National Defence
- Military members in the Canadian Armed Forces
Every position held by a civilian or military member is linked to a group such as ADM(HR-Civ) or ADM(PA), or a command such as land, air or maritime.
Assistant Deputy Minister (Public Affairs)
Assistant Deputy Minister (Human Resources-Civilian)
Regular Forces
The Regular Force consists of officers and non-commissioned members who are enrolled for continuing, full-time military service.
Reserve Forces
The Reserve Force is made up of men and women who devote a portion of their spare time to military service. A limited number of reservists also serve on a full time basis.
Civilians
By civilian employees we mean Public Servants. Public servants are defined as follows:
- Hired under the PSEA
- For an indeterminate period
- For a determinate period of three months or more
- In an “employer - employee” relationship
- Managed according to the terms and conditions of their respective collective agreements and the Public Service Terms and Conditions of Employment Regulations
