Forensic Technology Advisor-Toxicology

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1-800-645-5605 prior to the closing date.

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 requirement. Résumés may be used as a secondary source to validate the qualifications described; comments such as "refer to my attached résumé" will not be accepted and may result in your application being rejected.

Duties

Conducts forensic examinations and analysis of evidential materials using validated methods and procedures, maintains established casework performance standards, assesses results, interprets experimental controls and standards, documents findings, updates databases, performs technical and administrative reviews of casework, writes forensic laboratory reports as required and provides expert testimony in court.

Applies quality control processes and maintains chain of evidence in accordance with established laboratory accreditation standards and FS&IS policies, methods and standard operating procedures.

Performs routine checks, calibration, re-calibration, preventive maintenance, repairs and troubleshooting of specialized forensic technology instruments and associated accessories/devices to minimize and/or mitigate “out of service” events or incidents and/or to enable re-introduction of “out of service” instruments into “active” service while ensuring that standards are upheld, the integrity of evidence is reliable, and accreditation is safeguarded.

Provides site oriented technical expertise in the installation and integration of specialized forensic technology instruments in a manner that respects established scientific, accreditation and policy standards, procedures and/or methods and provides advice on the acquisition of replacement instruments including associated service agreements and the specifications for the procurement process.

Provides technical expertise in identifying trends and examining what drives those trends, recommends potential improvements to work processes, standard operating practices, instrumentation and analytical methodologies, and makes recommendations on the best approach.

Delivers training and supports other technologists in the use and maintenance of instruments and methodologies, develops and recommends changes to associated guides and manuals, and formally recommends line command approval on technical assessments of individuals’ proficiency tests.

Liaises with subject matter expert with national oversight and/or manufacturer’s technical representatives to coordinate instrument servicing and/or repair as required.

Work environment

Work is normally conducted in a laboratory environment where there is exposure to a variety of occupational hazards
(biological, chemical, physical), some of which are not readily identifiable and as such an awareness of these risks must be maintained and appropriate safety procedures observed. As part of the criminal investigation process, there is lack of control over the pace of work and there is no tolerance for error.

Intent of the process

The immediate need is to staff four positions on an indeterminate basis, with various linguistic profiles and an RCMP Enhanced Reliability security clearance.

Please note that these positions are advertised simultaneously via an internal process and an external process; and the same assessment tools will be applied to both processes. Consequently, candidates who applied will only be assessed once. Preference will be given to candidates successful in the internal process.

A pool of candidates may be established and may be used to staff similar positions within the RCMP in the National Capital Region on an indeterminate or specified period (including term, acting, or assignment) basis, with various linguistic profiles and an RCMP Enhanced Reliability security clearance.

Should a Civilian Member (CM) be found qualified and selected for appointment, the appointment will not result in a change of status to the Public Service (PS) category for the CM. Notification regarding the CM appointment will be sent to all applicable candidates who are within the area of selection and participated in the advertised process.

Should a Public Service (PS) employee be found qualified and selected for appointment, notification regarding the PS appointment will be posted accordingly on www.jobs.gc.ca.

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Positions to be filled: 4

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

Contact information for 3 references.

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

Successful completion of an undergraduate degree OR diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution (university, college, or technical institute) with specialization in chemistry OR biochemistry OR related sciences OR an acceptable combination of education and training with recent experience in a field related to the position.*

*Recent experience is being defined as experience obtained within the last two to five years.

Degree equivalency

Significant* years of experience in using complex analytical instrumentation such as: GC, LC, GC/MS, LC/MS/MS and ELISA

Experience in conducting prescribe procedures or SOP (Standard Operating Procedures) in a laboratory environment

*Note: Significant experience is defined as the depth and breadth of experience normally associated with the performance of the duties over a period of two (2) years.

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

Previous successful completion of the understudy training for the Toxicology Program as a Forensic Technology Analyst

Experience performing casework as a qualified Forensic Technology Analyst or Forensic Specialist

Experience using UPLC-TOF-MS

Experience preparing analytical reports

Experience analyzing scientific data

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

Various language requirements
English Essential, Bilingual imperative BBB/BBB

Information on language requirements

Candidates will be required to successfully complete the understudy training for the Toxicology Program. Failure to meet this condition of employment will result in termination of employment or rejection on probation.

Knowledge of instrumentation used in a laboratory setting, such as GC, LC, GC/MS, LC/MS/MS and ELISA

Knowledge of Quality Assurance and Quality Control

Knowledge of safety practices in a laboratory

Knowledge of ISO 17025

Ability to communicate effectively orally

Ability to communicate effectively in writing

Ability to troubleshoot and problem solving

Ability to work in a team

Flexibility
Planning and Organizing
Dependability
Interpersonal skills
Attention to details

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance - Enhanced Reliability Status security clearance

All applicants for positions within the Royal Canadian Mounted Police will be subject to a thorough security clearance process which includes an interview wherein questions may include (but not limited to), reference checks, previous employment, on-line activities, credit checks, alcohol and/or drug use.

Willingness and ability to travel for work related assignments
Work with and be exposed to hazardous chemicals and equipment
Work with and be exposed to biological samples
Wear appropriate protective clothing and/or equipment
Maintain standing and/or sitting positions for extended periods of time
Move and/or lift items (up to 20kg)
Adhere to laboratory safety standards and procedures
Work in cold rooms for limited periods in order to retrieve samples
Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to drive fleet vehicle
Must be willing and able to testify in a court of law anywhere in Canada.

The candidate must meet the Royal Canadian Mounted Police medical requirements. This factor is not used at the pre-selection stage. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police is responsible for the medical clearance process.

NOTE: Candidates must meet the applicable Conditions of Employments at the time of appointment and must continue to meet these during the period of appointment.

This position is comprised of an understudy training program. As part of the conditions of employment, the appointed candidate must successfully complete the understudy training program including the successful completion of the mock trial. Failure to meet this condition of employment may result in termination of employment or rejection on probation.

Other information

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the targeted groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

Candidate must clearly demonstrate in their resume that they meet the education and experience requirements. Failure to provide sufficient information will result in the candidate being screened-out.

Candidates must obtain the required pass mark for each qualification in order to be given further consideration in the selection process.

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/

Candidates from outside the federal public service will be required to pay for their own travel and relocation expenses.

Random selection may be used to identify which applicants will be assessed in this appointment process.

PLEASE NOTE: For this selection process, our intention is to communicate with applicants by e-mail address 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.

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).

Written test(s) may be administered.

Interview may be conducted.

Reference checks may be conducted.

Candidates must meet all of the essential qualifications noted in the Statement of Merit Criteria to be appointed to a position. A candidate may be appointed to a position even though she/he does not meet any or all of the asset qualifications or operational requirements. However, meeting these criteria is desirable and may be a deciding factor in choosing the person appointed.

Your resume must clearly demonstrate how you meet the requirements.

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

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.