Anticipatory Staffing : Scientific Evaluator IV

Update: AMENDMENT: Change in definition.

Senior Management is defined as Manager, Director and above.

Important messages

Candidates must clearly demonstrate in the screening questionnaire how they meet the education and experience criteria listed in the essential qualifications and asset qualifications, if applicable. Please note that stating that the requirement has been met, and/or listing past or current responsibilities, does not represent adequate substantiation. Rather, you must provide concrete examples that clearly illustrate how you meet the requirements by respecting the maximum number of words provided for this purpose. Résumé may be used as a secondary source to validate the qualifications described; comments such as "refer to my attached resume" will not be accepted and may result in your application being rejected.

The following statement is ONLY APPLICABLE to candidates who submit an application to BOTH of the following processes: 17-NHW-HECS-EA-NCR-214479/BI-04 and 17-NHW-HECS-EA-NCR-214477/CH-04. If you are screened in to BOTH job opportunities, you will be assessed only once for some common qualifications and the assessment results will be used for both processes.

Duties

The Existing Substances Risk Assessment Bureau of the Safe Environments Directorate conducts scientific activities aimed at assessing priority substances under Canada’s Chemicals Management plan. This position offers the candidate a challenging opportunity to apply and develop new models and approaches for assessing human health exposure (both near and far-field) as well as further their expertise in risk assessment to support decision-making under the Chemical Management Program. The work also contributes to international initiatives in the field of exposure methodology, risk assessment and chemical prioritization.

Intent of the process

Anticipatory staffing. Applicants should be aware that a pool of qualified or partially assessed candidates may be established and may be used to staff similar positions at this group and level with various security requirements, various linguistic requirements (English Essential, Bilingual imperative BBB/BBB or Bilingual imperative CBC/CBC), various conditions of employment, as well as various tenures (acting, assignment/secondment, deployment, term and/or indeterminate) within Health Canada in the National Capital Region.

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)

Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in a natural, physical or applied science with specialization in a field relevant to the position, such as chemistry, biochemistry or environmental science.

Degree equivalency

Significant experience* in the evaluation of information relevant to the assessment of exposure to the general population or environment to chemicals in the environment.
Significant experience* in the preparation of critical scientific reviews on the exposure of the general population to chemical substances.
Experience providing advice and recommendations to senior management** pertaining to scientific or regulatory issues.
Experience in the use or development of tools or models to assess the exposure of humans to chemical substances.
Experience in developing and maintaining relationships with stakeholders including Government, industry, national or international organizations.

*Significant experience is defined as experience that would normally be acquired over a minimum of 3 years.

Senior management** is defined as Manager, Director and above

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

Post-graduate degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in a field relevant to the position, such as chemistry, biochemistry or environmental science.

Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with a specialization in chemistry.

Degree equivalency

Experience with the use of databases including updating, design, and development (e.g. MS Access).
Significant experience* in development or application of computational exposure models in support of exposure or risk characterization of chemicals.
Experience conducting peer reviews and overseeing the work of junior team members.
Experience preparing scientific training materials and delivering training sessions to a scientific audience.

*Significant experience is defined as experience that would normally be acquired over a minimum of 3 years.

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

Various language requirements
English Essential, Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB or CBC/CBC.

Information on language requirements

Knowledge of the theories and principles of human health risk assessment.
Knowledge of the principles of risk management for chemicals.
Knowledge of procedures for assessing human exposure to chemicals in the environment.

Ability to evaluate and synthesize scientific data and provide recommendations to management.
Ability to conduct peer review and provide technical guidance.
Ability to work under pressure and to manage competing priorities.
Ability to communicate technical information effectively in writing.
Ability to communicate technical information effectively orally.

Effective interpersonal relationships
Leadership
Team player
Initiative
Respectful of diversity
Judgment**

**All communication obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to close of process, may be used to evaluate the candidate on judgment.

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

Knowledge of the legislative framework and context for assessment of existing chemical substances under CEPA (Canadian Environmental Protection Act).

Operational Requirements :

Willingness and capability to travel.
Willingness and capability to occasionally work overtime, sometimes on short notice.

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance - N.B.: Candidates must meet and maintain the above condition of employment throughout their employment.

Other information

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

A written examination may be administered.

Candidates must meet the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position.

Candidates may be required to meet the asset qualifications or the operational needs, depending on the requirements of the specific position being staffed. Meeting one or many of the asset qualifications may be a deciding factor in appointing a particular candidate amongst the qualified candidates. Please note that one, some or all of the asset qualifications could be used at the screening phase.

If you are an employee of the Public Service, please include your Personal Record Identifier (PRI) in your application; clearly indicate your SUBSTANTIVE GROUP AND LEVEL and your EMPLOYMENT STATUS (indeterminate, determinate, casual, agency, contract, etc.). Note: If you are hired for a determinate period of time, please indicate the start and end date of your current employment. Proof of your employment tenure will be required, upon request.

In the event that you are an employee of the Public service qualified through this process, and there is a temporary need, you may be considered for acting or assignment/secondment opportunity. The approval of your substantive supervisor will be required before acting/assignment/secondment is offered.

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.

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

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

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/

Our intention is to communicate with the candidates by email. Candidates who apply to this selection process must include in their application a valid email address and make sure that this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email). It is the candidate's responsibility to ensure that provided coordinates are accurate and up-to-date, as needed.

Please note that depending on the number of applicants, needs and HR plans, we may be applying asset criteria and/or ranking for the purpose of managing the volume of applicants.

A security check will be administered and proof of citizenship will be required.

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.