Quality Assurance Manager

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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 specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Assessment accommodation

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 minimum 2 years diploma from a recognized post-secondary education, in Natural, Medical, or Animal Sciences with an acceptable specialization such as Biotechnology, Environment, Biological Sciences, Microbiology, or Aquaculture.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
Significant** work experience* in data collection, data recording and data organization in an electronic medium.
Work experience* in development and modification of databases or spreadsheets.
Work experience* in leading projects and/or supervision of staff.
Significant** work experience* working within a Quality management system e.g. ISO17025 or equivalent.
Work experience* in participating to internal audits for compliance with a quality standard e.g. ISO17025 or equivalent.

* Work experience means employment or internship in a workplace or post-graduate studies.
** Significant work experience refers to the breadth and depth of experience and is defined as a combination of time spent doing the activity, as well as type (level, scope, and complexity) of work handled related to the experience criteria. This would entail having been immersed in the activity more or less on a daily basis at least 6 months.

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

EXPERIENCE (ASSETS)
Work experience* in chairing meetings.
Work experience* with managing Q-Pulse.
Work experience* with managing quality documents.
Work experience* in design and preparation of proficiency panels.
Significant work experience** in a diagnostic testing laboratory.

* Work experience means employment or internship in a workplace or post-graduate studies.
** Significant work experience refers to the breadth and depth of experience and is defined as a combination of time spent doing the activity, as well as type (level, scope, and complexity) of work handled related to the experience criteria. This would entail having been immersed in the activity more or less on a daily basis at least 6 months.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (CBC/CBC)

Information on language requirements

ABILITIES
Ability to work independently.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to provide training and advice to colleagues on quality assurance matters.
Ability to address non-conformances against a quality standard and determine corrective actions effectively.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY
Adaptability
Effective interpersonal skills
Reliability
Action oriented
Effective judgement
Attention to detail

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

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS
Preference may be given to membership in one of the designated employment equity groups: women, Aboriginal persons, persons with a disability and members of visible minority groups for some positions in the appointment process.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Be able to travel, as required.
Some positions may require working outside regular hours occasionally.

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

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 the 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 examples. Information on your described skills, experience, etc. provided in 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.

PLEASE APPLY ONLINE: Please submit your application online. We request that you DO NOT email, fax or mail in hard copy documents. If you have a disability preventing you from applying on-line, please contact (902) 426-4698 or the toll free number at 1-800-645-5605.

A written exam may be administered.
Interviews may be conducted.
Reference checks may be conducted.
A situational exercise may be administered.

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

Candidates may be required to meet the asset qualifications or the organizational needs, depending on the requirements of the specific position being staffed.

Successful candidate(s) must meet and maintain the Conditions of Employment throughout their employment.

You must provide proof of your education/occupational certificate credentials.

For this appointment process, our intention is to communicate with candidates by e-mail for screening/assessment purposes (including sending invitations for written tests and interviews).

Candidates who apply to this selection process must include, in their application, a valid e-mail address and make sure this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users (some e-mail systems block these types of e-mail). If you do not wish to receive your results by e-mail, it is your responsibility to inform us.

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.

The Public Service of Canada is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or testing, you should advise the Public Service Commission or the departmental official in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

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.