CCRMP & PTP-MAL Technician

Important messages

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request special accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Information on accommodation for persons with disabilities

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.

Intent of the process

A pool of fully qualified candidates may be established through this process to staff identical or similar positions at Natural Resources Canada and in the Public Service, with various tenures (determinate period or indeterminate), various linguistic requirements (English Essential, French Essential, English or French Essential, and Bilingual (BBB/BBB, CBC/CBC, CCC/CCC, etc.), various security requirements (reliability, secret), various conditions of employment and for various locations.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter in 2,000 words (maximum)

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

Secondary school diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience related to the duties to be performed.

Degree equivalency

Experience working in a laboratory setting associated with the production and processing of fine powders.

Experience in calibration and operation of laboratory measuring equipment.

Experience in data collection and analysis.

Experience in incorporating health and safety guidelines and procedures in work processes and products associated with the production of fine powders.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge of maintenance and operation of laboratory equipment used to prepare solid samples.
Knowledge of preparation techniques used for fine powders.
Knowledge of inventory management practices.
Knowledge of shipping practices for fine powders.
Knowledge of health and safety practices in a laboratory setting.
Knowledge of quality control procedures and techniques used in a laboratory.
Knowledge of methods and techniques used in the chemical analysis of mining and environmental samples. (Asset)

Ability to calibrate and operate laboratory-measuring equipment to ensure that exact and precise data are collected.
Ability to record and organize experimental data.
Ability to manage time effectively,
Ability to communicate effectively orally.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

Attention to detail
Team work
Adaptability
Initiative
Dependability

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

Experience in working in a laboratory performing chemical analysis

Willing and able to stand throughout much of the day, every day.
Willing and able to lift loads of 10-25 lb, every day repetitively.

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

An interview may be conducted

A written examination may be administered

Reference checks may be sought

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

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

Candidates must meet the conditions of employment and continue to meet these same conditions during their employment.

Random selection and/or top-down selection may be used at any time during the process to identify which applicants will be further assessed.

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

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.

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.