Specimen Bank Technologist

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How to apply via the Public Service Resourcing System (PSRS):

A cover letter is not required to apply on this process. Candidates MUST complete the SCREENING QUESTIONS by clearly demonstrating in these how they meet the essential qualifications (education AND occupational certification AND experiences) and the asset qualifications.

Write one or more paragraphs demonstrating how you meet each of these qualifications. Please be sure to provide COMPREHENSIVE examples. Please demonstrate how you demonstrate the education criterion by including the name of the degree and the post-secondary institution you graduated from (as applicable). A job title alone, does not demonstrate that you have the requisite level of experience. Your answer should clearly identify your role and explain relevant responsibilities and/or actions that you took. Additionally, please be sure to provide sufficient information regarding dates & duration, scope of work, project or job complexities (as appropriate). Failure to do so could result in the rejection of your application.

Intent of the process

The immediate need is to staff 1 indeterminate English essential position in Ottawa, ON. A pool of qualified candidates may be created and may be used to staff similar positions within Environment and Climate Change Canada, with various tenures, language requirements and profiles, and conditions of employment.

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

Graduation from a recognized post-secondary institution with a specialization in biology, chemistry, biochemistry, environmental or chemical sciences, or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE

Experience in the dissection of birds and small mammals and in the handling and preparation of samples for subsequent chemical/biochemical analyses.

Experience in the use of a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).

Experience working in a laboratory governed by quality assurance and quality control standards.

Experience with the MS Suite (Word, Excel, and Access).

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

Experience in using a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), more specifically, Element from Promium.

Experience working with Class II biological safety cabinets (BSC).

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE

Knowledge of quality assurance / quality control principles and/or procedures used in a CALA accredited laboratories (ISO 17025).

Knowledge of safe working procedures and hazards associated with the use of chemical and biological products, sharp instruments and powered tools.

Knowledge of biology and anatomy of vertebrates.

ABILITIES

Ability to analyze and interpret data and related information.

Ability to maintain accurate and very detailed work records.

Ability to organize time, identify priorities and work with minimal supervision.

Ability to communicate effectively orally.

Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY

Initiative
Judgement
Effective interpersonal skills

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

Environment and Climate Change Canada is committed to having a skilled and diversified workforce representative of the population we serve. In support of our Engagement Strategy to achieve employment equity goals, selection may be limited to candidates self-identifying as belonging to one of the following Employment Equity groups: Women, Aboriginals, Persons with a Disability or visible minority.

Willingness to work with hazardous chemicals and with potentially biohazardous samples.

Willingness to work simultaneously on various projects.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

A Medical Exam by Health Canada will be requested to verify the following essential requirements:
-no allergies to eggs, feathers or volatile chemicals such as solvents
-able to handle cold temperature inside walk-in freezers (-40 Celsius)
-able to lift heavy objects

Other information

A written examination may be administered.

An interview may be administered.

Reference checks may be sought.

Asset qualifications could be used at the screening stage. Please ensure that your application clearly indicates how you meet these qualifications.

Candidates invited to an interview will be required to bring proof of their education credentials, in the form of a diploma or official transcript (original documents only).

Candidates with foreign credentials must provide proof of Canadian equivalency. Consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials for further information at http://www.cicic.ca/.

Successful candidate(s) must meet and maintain the Conditions of Employment throughout their employment.

Only on-line applications will be accepted. All job applications must therefore be submitted through the Public Service Resourcing System.

Persons with disabilities preventing them from applying on-line are asked to contact 1-800-645-5605.

PLEASE NOTE: For this selection process, our intention is to communicate with applicants by e-mail for screening/assessment purposes (including issuing screening results, and sending invitations for written tests and interviews). 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.

Depending on the requirements of the position(s) being staffed from this process, for current or future vacancies, any or all of the asset qualifications, operational requirements, and organizational needs may be applied at the time of appointment.

Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent; we will contact candidates when the screening process is completed.

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.

The Public Service of Canada recognizes that the diversity of its employees' population contributes to its strength and integrity. We are committed to achieving employment equity and developing a highly capable workforce that is representative of Canadian Society. We therefore encourage women (especially in non-traditional occupations), Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minority groups to apply and declare themselves as part of one or more of the above mentioned Employment Equity Designated Groups.

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.