Medical Laboratory Technologist

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All job applications must therefore be submitted through the jobs.gc.ca site. Only online
applications will be considered.

Please take note that candidates that are applying on this process and are already qualified in the following process, will not have to complete the assessments as their results will be transferred:

DND16J-014865-000167/16-DND-EA-VLCRT-411294 Medical Laboratory Technologist

Work environment

The Department of National Defence (DND) is one of the largest federal government employers, offering over 70 different types of civilian career opportunities. DND's role is to provide services and support to the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) in their operations and missions at home and abroad. As a civilian employee, you will be an essential part of the Defence Team. In this regard, the department fosters a work environment where employees have opportunities to grow, to learn, to progress in their careers and have job satisfaction over the long-term.

Intent of the process

This process aims to staff one indeterminate (permanent) position in St-Jean-sur-le-Richelieu. However, a pool of qualified candidates will be established from this process to staff term (temporary) and indeterminate positions in Valcartier, St-Jean-sur-le-Richelieu and Bagotville. Furthermore, this pool may be used to staff similar positions in the Ministry of National Defense.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

Education
The candidate must be a graduate of an approved Medical Laboratory Technology Program.

Degree equivalency

Occupational certification:
The candidate outside Quebec must be certified through the Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS) and possess current registration/licensing with the provincial governing body, if applicable.

Quebec candidates need only to be licensed as a technologist with the Quebec provincial body. CSMLS certification not required to practice in the province of Quebec.

Experience
Recent* and significant ** work experience as a medical laboratory technologist.
* Recent: obtained over the last 5 years
** Significant: cumulative experience of more than 2 years

Experience in performing quality control.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)
Various language requirements:
English Essential
French Essential
Bilingual Imperative (BBC/BBC, BCC/BCC, CBC/CBC, CCC/CCC)

Information on language requirements

Knowledge
Knowledge of chemistry, haematology, serology and microbiology analytical methods and techniques; knowledge of coagulation and
urinalysis; knowledge of phlebotomy.

Knowledge of lab quality assurance practices and policies.

Knowledge of lab safety practices and procedures.

Abilities
Ability to prepare, analyze, record and report on all laboratory specimens.

Ability to communicate effectively orally.

Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

Ability to organise, prioritize work and work under pressure.

Personal Suitability
Integrity and respect
Thinking things through
Team work
Initiative and be action-oriented

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

Experience with computerized lab information systems.

Experience with computerized quality control programs.

Experience as a medical laboratory technologist with experience in:
- Phlebotomy; or
- Haematology / coagulation; or
- Biochemistry.

Connaissance dans l’utilisation des logiciels de la suite Office suivants :
- Word;
- Excel; et
- Outlook.

Organizational needs

Consideration may be given to candidates self-identifying as belonging to one of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal peoples, Visible Minorities, persons with a disability, and Women.

Operational requirements

Willingness to work overtime as required
Willingness to work at variable hours
Willingness to travel

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Member of the Professional Order of Medical Technologists of Quebec or possess current registration/licensing with the provincial governing body if required.

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

You will be required to show how you demonstrate the essential qualifications (i.e. Education, Experience and/or Occupational Certification) for the initial screening through your resume, and in answering online screening questions. It is NOT sufficient to only state that the qualifications are met or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. Rather you must clearly demonstrate HOW, WHEN, and WHERE the qualification was met through substantiation by concrete examples. The information provided on the screening questions should be supported by your resume. Failure to provide the above information in the format required may result in your application being rejected from the process.

A practical test may be administered.

An interview may be administered.

Reference checks may be sought.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

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

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.

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.