Technologist, Scientific Support

Intent of the process

To staff a temporary position until March 31, 2019 (with the possibility of extension) in Toronto, Ontario (4905 Dufferin Street). A pool may be established which could be used to staff similar or identical temporary or permanent positions with various language requirements/profiles, and conditions of employment in various locations across Canada.

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
Successful completion of an acceptable post-secondary educational program with a specialization in a field relevant to the position or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
Recent experience conducting environmental measurements

Recent experience acquiring data from lab and/or field instruments

Recent experience in performing basic operation, calibration and maintenance of environmental measurement and sampling instrumentation

(*Recent within the last 5 years)

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

EXPERIENCE:
Experience in the operation and maintenance of equipment used to measure atmospheric parameters

Experience in the preparation and handling of media used for sample collection for trace chemical analysis

Experience in scientific instrument operation and troubleshooting in a laboratory environment

Experience writing computer programs for data acquisition

Experience in troubleshooting electronics and instrumentation

Experience in database management of large datasets, including QA/QC of results

Experience creating Excel VBA macros

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of the principles of environmental sampling
Knowledge of quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) procedures related to conducting environmental measurements.
Knowledge of computer technology methods for data collection and transfer
Knowledge of Health and Safety principles related to field operations in remote locations.

ABILITIES
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Ability to plan, organize and implement projects, including organizing and prioritizing workload.
Ability to use software to perform basic statistical analysis, manipulate data and create reports.
Ability to diagnose, troubleshoot and repair equipment or instrumentation.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY
Judgment
Effective Interpersonal relationships
Initiative
Thoroughness

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

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS
In support of achieving a diversified workforce, consideration may be given to candidates self-identifying as belonging to one of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal peoples, Persons with a Disability, or visible minorities.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Willing and able to move equipment and supplies weighing up to approximately 30 Kg.
Willingness and ability to work irregular hours and/or overtime, including weekends and holidays
Willingness to participate in field work for periods of days to weeks, totaling up to on average two months during each year
Willingness to travel to and work at field sites including in remote environments in extreme weather conditions and in rough terrain

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Security: Reliability status
For field positions only: Pre-employment medical and periodic medical clearance
Possession of a valid driver's license.

Other information

A written exam may be administered.

Interviews will be conducted.

Reference checks may be conducted.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.

Note: Interviews and reference checks may be conducted for selected candidates.

The onus is on candidates to demonstrate that they meet all of the above qualifications in order to receive further consideration.

All communication and information obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to the close of process, may be used in the assessment of qualifications.

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.