Chemist

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to fill one position on an indeterminate basis.

A pool of fully or partially qualified candidates could be created and could be used to fill similar or identical positions with various tenure, security clearance or linguistic requirement.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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:

Bachelor's from a recognized post-secondary institution with specialization in chemistry.
AND
Master’s degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with specialization in chemistry.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:

-Experience in the development of analytical methods by Gas or Liquid Chromatography – Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS or LC-MS).

-Experience in the operation, maintenance and repair of GC-MS or LC-MS.

-Experience in performing scientific research projects.

-Experience in the writing of scientific publications such as scientific articles, experimental protocols, scientific and technical reports or presentations of scientific conferences in chemistry.

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

ASSET EDUCATION:

Ph.D. from a recognized post-secondary institution with specialization in chemistry.

Degree equivalency

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

Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:

-Applied knowledge of GC-MS or LC-MS analytical methods.

-Applied knowledge of operation, maintenance and repair of GC-MS or LC-MS.

ABILITIES:

-Ability to analyze problems and propose innovative solutions or approaches.

-Ability to communicate effectively.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:

Demonstrating integrity and respect;

Thinking things through;

Working effectively with others;

Showing initiative and being action-oriented;

Leadership.

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

ASSET EXPERIENCE:

-Experience with energetic materials.

-Experience in Fourier Transformed Infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy or Raman spectroscopy.

-Experience in Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) spectroscopy.

-Experience in thermal analysis.

-Experience in organic synthesis.

-Experience in statistical analysis.

-Experience in characterising new material, polymers, inorganic or nanometric materials.

-Experience in supervising technical staff.

-Knowledge of statistics and uncertainty calculation applied to the development of analytical methods.

ORGANIZATIONAL NEED:

The Department of National Defence 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.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance - Security Clearance: Secret

Must be able to travel occasionally within and outside Canada.

Other information

Other information

- The client organization will accept applications on-line only.
- An interview, a test or a reference checks may be done.
- You must provide proof of your education credentials.
- Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.
- If you need an accommodation during this process, please let us know as soon as possible so that appropriate action can be taken.
- A random and/or top down selection of candidates may be used in the determination of those to be given further consideration in the assessment process.

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.