Sample Preparation and Mineral Separation Technologist

Important messages

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Information on accommodation for persons with disabilities

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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/.

Work environment

At Natural Resources Canada, a Federal government job means developing
leadership skills, fostering teamwork, and supporting creativity and
innovation. We know it takes people from diverse pools of talent to make
this happen. That is why we are looking for people like you. As an employee
at Natural Resources Canada you can enjoy diverse employment
opportunities, a range of career development programs, and a learning
culture that supports you to learn on an ongoing basis. We support
balancing your work and private life by offering the benefits of flexible work
arrangements.

Intent of the process

The immediate need is to staff one position located in Ottawa, Ontario from August 2018 to March 2020

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)

Graduation with a degree or diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution in natural, physical or applied science with specialization in a field relevant to the duties of the position.

Or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

• Recent (within last 5 years) and significant (greater than 6 months) experience operating laboratory instrumentation and/or equipment in a rock or mineral preparation laboratory
• Conducting routine maintenance of laboratory equipment
• Maintaining logs, files, and records associated with laboratory and/or maintenance activities

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

• Experience operating rock crushing/disaggregating equipment such as Bico, Chipmunk or Sturtevant crushers/pulverizers or electro-pulse disaggregation equipment (e.g. Selfrag, or Spark-2)
• Experience performing density separation techniques such as Wilfey/Rogers/Deister tables/heavy liquid methods
• Experience repairing and maintaining rock crushing, pulverizing or hydroseparation equipment
• Experience preparing written reports and procedural or safety manuals
• Experience developing methods or adapting technologies.

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

English or French

Information on language requirements

• Knowledge of mineral properties for the purpose of evaluating and adapting mineral separation procedures
• Knowledge of quality control procedures and processes
• Knowledge of health and safety principles in a laboratory setting

• Ability to maintain records, track outputs, and report on productivity
• Ability to monitor and prioritize activities.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally.

• Dependability
• Initiative;
• Flexibility
• Judgment

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

• Ability to analyse data and provide input for technical reports
• Ability to provide technical guidance and instruction to scientific staff and students

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

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

If you are selected for further consideration, please advise the person who will contact you of any accommodations you may require during the selection process.

All information obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to close of process, may/will be used to evaluate the candidates.

Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent; we thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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

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

Candidates from outside the public service may be required to pay for travel and relocation costs associated with this selection process.

The breadth and depth of experience may/will be considered when making selections from the qualified pool and in determining the “best fit” for the organization.

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).

We thank all applicants for their interest in our position(s). For the purpose of this staffing process, only candidates selected for further assessment will be contacted.

The Government of Canada is committed to building a skilled workforce that is representative of Canada's diversity, which includes the recruitment of Canadian Veterans and releasing Canadian Armed Forces personnel:
https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/jobs/services/public-service-jobs/canadian-armed-forces-members-veterans.html

We encourage applicants to identify any abilities, competencies, and/or experiences acquired through employment with the Canadian Armed Forces where applicable.

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.