Laboratory Chemist

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Intent of the process

The immediate intent of this process is to staff 1 Indeterminate position with an English Essential profile.
In addition, applicants should be aware that this selection process may be used to staff similar positions at this group and level across Health Canada.
As a result of the potential and possible use of the selection process and subsequent pool by hiring managers, we encourage all employees seeking this type of position/workstream and/or group and level to apply.

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:
Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with specialization in chemistry.

Degree equivalency

Experience:
E1. Experience in method development in a laboratory environment related to the analysis of trace amounts of inorganic species/organometallic species in complex matrices (e.g., biological matrices, food, etc.).
E2. Experience in the operation, maintenance, data acquisition, analysis and interpretation of computerized inductively-coupled plasma mass spectrometer coupled to one or more of: 1) gas chromatography, 2) liquid chromatography, 3) ion chromatography.
E3. Experience in leading research studies related to trace analysis of inorganic species and organometallic species in complex matrices.
E4. Experience in presentation and publication of analytical results.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge:
K1. Knowledge of the chemistry of inorganic and organometallic species, including their characterization.
K2. Knowledge of analytical techniques used in the analysis of trace amounts of inorganic/organometallic compounds in complex matrices.
K3. Knowledge of the theory and practical application of inductively coupled plasma/ mass spectrometry related to the analysis of chemical contaminants in complex matrices.
K4. Knowledge of quality control procedures used to ensure reliable data in trace analysis, including within lab method validation techniques, and quality management systems.

Abilities:
A1. Ability to plan, manage and execute research programs, with broad guidelines established by the supervisor.
A2. Ability to operate, maintain and troubleshoot inductively coupled plasma/mass spectrometers.
A3. Ability to summarize data accurately, prepare documents and presentations for reporting results of scientific investigations.
A4. Ability to effectively participate in inter-disciplinary teams.
A5. Ability to communicate orally.
A6. Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

Personal Suitabilities:
PS1. Effective interpersonal relationships.
PS2. Dependability.
PS3. Initiative.
PS4. Thoroughness.
PS5. Respectful of diversity.

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

Education:
A graduate degree in chemistry with specialization in the area of metal/organometallic speciation analysis.

Degree equivalency

Experience:
AE1: Experience in the operation and maintenance of chromatographic equipment.
AE2: Experience in the development of large databases associated with multi-disciplinary programs.

Knowledge:
AK1: Knowledge of chromatography related to the analysis of contaminants in foods.

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 designated groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.

Candidates will not be solicited for incomplete or possibly missing information.

For this process, emails are the most efficient way to communicate with you. Candidates who apply to this selection process must include an email address that accepts email from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email). If you do not wish to receive results by email or if you change your email address during the process, it is your responsibility to inform us.

If you required technical support to apply for this position, please contact jobs.gc.ca at: http://emplois-jobs.gc.ca/centres/contact-contactez/index-eng.php

Please note that candidates are responsible for submitting their application by the closing date in order to be considered. No applications will be accepted once the deadline has passed.

VERY IMPORTANT NOTE: The PSRS system will time out after 60 minutes of inactivity which may result in your inability to save your work or loss of data. It is recommended that you draft ALL RESPONSES in another document on your PC which may be saved (e.g. in MS Word or WordPerfect) and copy/paste into the PSRS system when completed. HEALTH CANADA IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR SYSTEM PROBLEMS WHICH MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF DATA AND/OR INCOMPLETE OR NON SUBMITTED APPLICATIONS.

ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE THROUGH THE PSRS SYSTEM. Do not e-mail, fax, or mail in hard copy documents.

Please note that volume management strategies, such as random selection, top-down approach, invoking any asset(s) and/or cut-off scores, MAY be used at any point in the staffing process for the purpose of managing volumes of applications/candidates.

We thank all those who apply.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans and to Canadian citizens, in that order, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.

Information on the preference to veterans

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