Defence Scientist

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VERY IMPORTANT NOTE/ HOW TO APPLY
Please read carefully the following instructions before applying. Candidates who do not follow these instructions may be subject to rejection of their application.
• It is your responsibility, as a candidate, to submit a cover letter, which clearly demonstrates how you meet each of the screening criteria (Education and Experience, both Essential and Asset).
• Please note it is not sufficient to simply state that the qualification is met or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities.
• You must provide concrete examples, which illustrate how you meet each qualification (Education and Experience, Essential and Asset).
• Please apply the following approach: use each screening qualification as a header and then provide a description outlining when, where and how you meet each qualification.
• Resumes may be used as a secondary source to validate the education and / or experience described in the cover letter.
• FAILURE TO CLEARLY DEMONSTRATE HOW YOU MEET THE SCREENING CRITERIA WILL RESULT IN THE REJECTION OF YOUR APPLICATION. CANDIDATES WILL NOT BE SOLICITED FOR INCOMPLETE OR POSSIBLE MISSING INFORMATION.
• Any or all of the criteria under the Asset Qualifications may be used for screening purposes
• The client organization will accept applications on-line only.
• All job applications must therefore be submitted through the Public Service Resourcing System.
• To submit an application on-line, please select the button "Apply Online" below.
• Persons with disabilities preventing them from applying on-line are asked to contact the Infotel Service at 1-800-645-5605.
• Applicants who apply to this selection process must include in their application a valid e-mail address and make sure this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users.•

Intent of the process

Immediate need will be to fill 7 indeterminate positions
A pool of qualified candidates may be established and may be used to staff similar positions with various tenures (term, indeterminate, deployment, assignment, secondment)

Positions to be filled: 7

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter in 9,999 words (maximum)

Contact information for 3 references.

You must meet all essential qualifications in order to be appointed to the position. Other qualifications may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed. Some essential and other qualifications will be assessed through your application. It is your responsibility to provide appropriate examples that illustrate how you meet each qualification. Failing to do so could result in your application being rejected.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

EDUCATION:
Graduation with a Master of Science (MSc) degree from a recognised post-secondary institution with a specialization in chemistry, biology, mathematics, physics, computational modelling, or some other specialty relevant to the position(s) coupled with acceptable experience.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
Experience implementing and conducting laboratory or field experiments for a research project or study.
Experience analysing data.
Experience documenting, producing and presenting technical reports in a research environment.
Experience in one or more of the following:
Chemical, Biological or Radiological (CBR) hazards
Aerosol sciences
Modelling

If you possess any of the following, your application must also clearly explain how you meet it (other qualifications)

ASSET EDUCATION:
Graduation with a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree from a recognised post-secondary institution with a specialization in physical or applied sciences or some other specialty relevant to the position

Degree equivalency

ASSET EXPERIENCE:
For all streams:
Experience solving complex problems in a science and technology environment
Experience conceiving and employing innovative ideas leading to solutions of problems.
Experience managing multiple elements in a project(s) in a science and technology environment.

Stream 1 – Radiological Assessment Scientist
Experience in radiological or nuclear analytical techniques e.g. Dosimeters, radiation spectroscopy.
Experience in the use of hand-held radiation detection systems.
Experience in the quantification and assessment of radiological or nuclear hazards.

Stream 2 –Applied Systems Scientist
Experience in the design or development of miniature autonomous systems.
Experience in the application of autonomous systems to transport or disperse hazardous materials.

Stream 3 –Protection against Hazards Scientist
Experience conducting research and analysis in a laboratory or field setting to protect against Chemical, Biological or Radiological (CBR) hazards.
Experience with materials to protect against Chemical, Biological or Radiological (CBR) hazards (e.g. material sciences, polymer or synthetic chemistry for developing protective materials in extreme environments).

Stream 4 – Applied Modelling Scientist
Experience writing computer code for engineering or scientific research applications.
Experience in the application of theoretically or physically-based computational models to analyse complex interactions of materials.

Stream 5 – Aerosol Physicist/Scientist
Experience conducting aerosol tests on materials or filters with solid or liquid aerosols.
Experience with equipment to generate (monodisperse or polydisperse distributions of liquid or solid aerosols) and quantify aerosols for studies in a laboratory or field environment.
Experience using computational fluid dynamics methods to study complex air flow patterns or aerosol interaction in the environment or with filter media.

Stream 6 – Decontamination Scientist
Experience developing multi-step synthetic pathways to produce or neutralise toxic chemicals and their precursors.
Experience using analytical techniques like Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR), GC/MS and LC/MS or other to monitor synthesized chemicals, precursors and degradation products.

Stream 7 – Spectroscopy Scientist
Experience in the use of spectroscopic methods to detect chemical or biological material at proximal distances in the environment.
Experience in the application of spectroscopic results to assess contamination of materials.

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

English essential

Information on language requirements

ABILITIES:
Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
Ability to communicate effectively orally.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:
Effective interpersonal relationships
Dependability
Teamwork
Initiative
Flexibility

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS:

Employment equity may be used to address the under representation of designated groups.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must be willing and able to perform work that is physically demanding and repetitive in nature.
Must be willing and able to work in a field setting (non-laboratory), including in adverse weather conditions.
Must be willing and able to work in a setting where animal models are utilised by researchers and other personnel for experimental and training purposes.
Must successfully complete training in basic first aid and advanced emergency medical training.
Must be willing and able to obtain and retain a DND 404 licence.
Must be willing and able to work overtime, including weekends.
Must be willing and able to travel for government business several times per year for periods possibly in excess of 1 week at a time.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Must be willing to obtain and retain a Secret (Level II) security clearance.
Must be willing to obtain and retain a HPTA (Human Pathogens Toxins Act) security clearance if required.
Must be willing and able to wear a full military or first-responder personal protective ensemble for extended durations of at least 4 h in the laboratory or field.
Must undergo and pass employment medical assessments.

Other information

• Candidates must meet the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position.
• Communication for this process will be sent via email. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required. Candidates who apply to this selection process should include an email address that accepts email from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email).
• Candidates will be asked to provide proof of their education credentials and proof of citizenship at the assessment stage of this process. Failure to do so may result in your application not being considered further in the selection process.
• The assessment of candidates could take the form of one or more of the following: written examinations, interviews, practical exercises, role-plays, behaviour-based questions, situational exercises and reference checks.
• Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application
• Candidates may be required to meet the asset qualifications or the organizational needs, depending on the requirements of the specific position being staffed.
• You must indicate on your application if you require a technical aid for testing or an alternative method of assessment.

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. As a result, it promotes employment equity and encourages candidates to indicate voluntarily on their application if they are a woman, an Aboriginal person, a person with a disability or a member of a visible minority group.

The Public Service of Canada is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or testing, you should advise the Public Service Commission or the departmental official in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans and to Canadian citizens, in that order.

Information on the preference to veterans

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.