The Department of National Defence (DND) is a major federal employer offering diverse civilian careers that support the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) at home and abroad. The civilian workforce is a vital part of the Defence Team, contributing knowledge and expertise to its overall mission. Within DND, the Digital Services Group (DSG) leads digital enablement—including data management, IT, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and communications security (COMSEC) and overseeing digital transformation to enable, transform and connect, Defence Team’, and ‘foster a trusted digital ecosystem where the Defence Team, government partners, international allies, and technology thrive together’.