Senior Analytical Chemist

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Duties

As a member of a multidisciplinary research team, the incumbent will provide technical leadership, analytical support and expertise for quantifying organic and inorganic contaminants in biological and environmental samples relating to whales, their prey and habitat. This will involve developing and implementing analytical methods, preparing and analyzing biological and environmental samples, processing and validating analytical data, and providing technical support and advice on sample collection and preservation. It will also involve contributing to the interpretation of results, the preparation of reports and scientific manuscripts, and the training of support staff and external partners/stakeholders in sample collection and handling, as well as providing supervision of the mass spectrometry and trace organic labs at IOS.

Intent of the process

A pool of qualified persons resulting from this process may be used to fill similar positions of various tenures in the Pacific Region.

The immediate intent of this process is to staff 1 position on a term basis (and may be extended based on operational requirements).

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
Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, analytical chemistry or biochemistry from a recognized university or post-secondary institution.

Degree equivalency

Experience
• Experience providing specialized analysis of organic and inorganic contaminants in biological and environmental samples.
• Experience delivering analytical results within the context of quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) standards and procedures.
• Experience developing analytical methods.
• Experience operating and maintaining sophisticated, automated chemical analysis instrumentation, including liquid chromatographs and mass spectrometers.
• Experience in project management and supervision of personnel.
• Experience providing recommendations concerning the collection, preservation, and analysis of biological and environmental samples.
• Experience publishing scientific papers in analytical chemistry, aquatic chemistry or environmental science.

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

Experience
• Experience managing financial, human and materiel resources within the context of an analytical chemical laboratory.
• Experience collecting biological or environmental samples for trace organic or inorganic analysis.
• Experience acting as scientific authority for approved professional/external service contracts in the Federal Government.
• Experience writing standard operating procedures.
• Experience writing project proposals that support chemical analysis and/or method development.

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

English essential

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Knowledge
• Knowledge of safe work procedures in the laboratory.
• Knowledge of standard methods and techniques to evaluate and maintain QA/QC.
• Knowledge of computing software for data processing and presentation.

Competencies
• Demonstrating integrity and respect
• Thinking things through
• Working effectively with others
• Showing initiative and being action-oriented

Abilities
• Ability to plan, organize and prioritize sample analysis.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to train personnel.

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

Education
Graduate degree in chemistry, analytical chemistry or biochemistry from a recognized university or post-secondary institution.

Degree equivalency

Knowledge
• Knowledge of the biological effects of toxic contaminants.
• Knowledge of the pathways of contaminants in the marine environment.

Organizational Needs
• DFO/CCG is committed to achieving a diversified workforce and to meeting our employment equity goals. Selection may be limited to candidates self-identifying as belonging to one of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal peoples, Persons with a Disability, Visible Minorities and Women.

Operational Requirements
• WHMIS certification

Conditions of employment

• Reliability status.
• Willing and able to work with hazardous chemicals.

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.

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Depending on the position being staffed, any of the asset qualifications may also be deemed as an essential qualification and only candidates and persons with a priority entitlement who possess those qualifications will be considered for that specific vacancy. Please indicate if you possess any of the asset qualification in your application.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans and to Canadian citizens, in that order.

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