Technician/Support Subject Matter Expert

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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.

A covering letter in 9,999 words (maximum) "Persons interested must submit, by the closing date, a complete application consisting of a covering letter AND a résumé supporting the information provided in the cover letter. Candidates must clearly demonstrate IN THEIR COVER LETTER how they meet the Essential Education and Essential Experience criteria as well as assets if applicable. Use the education and experience factors that appear on the Statement of Merit as headings in your cover letter. Under each heading you must write no more than two paragraphs that state exactly how you meet the education and experience factors. You must state clearly where and when you obtained the education and experiences, including the educational institution, and by identifying the employer(s) or organization(s) where you obtained the required experience factors, as well as concrete examples demonstrating your experiences. Failure to follow these instructions may result in your application being rejected. PLEASE NOTE THAT YOUR RESPONSES TO THE COVER LETTER AND YOUR RESUME WILL EVALUATE YOUR ABILITY TO COMMUNICATE EFFECTIVELY IN WRITING."

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

Education:
EED 1 Graduation from a recognized post-secondary institution in a natural, physical or applied science with specialization in biochemistry, nutritional sciences or related field.

Degree equivalency

Experience:
EEX 1 Significant working experience in analytical chemistry using liquid chromatography and mass spectroscopy.
EEX 2 Experience in developing, adapting or validating new testing methodologies.
EEX 3 Experience in planning and managing in vivo studies and projects.
EEX 4 Experience in molecular methodology including cell culture, tissue DNA/RNA isolation, RT-PCR, or epigenetic mechanisms.
EEX5 Experience in using statistical, graphics and word processing software.

*For the purpose of this process, significant experience is defined as the depth and breadth of experience that would normally be acquired over a period of three (3) years or more.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge:
EK1 Knowledge of methodology in nutritional biochemistry.
EK2 Knowledge of standards and certification programs in analytical or clinical chemistry.
EK3 Knowledge of cell culture techniques.
EK4 Knowledge of DNA and epigenetic testing procedures.

Abilities:
EA1 Ability to analyse, evaluate and make recommendations on laboratory methods and procedures.
EA2 Ability to effectively manage laboratory records and datasets.
EA3 Ability to communicate effectively orally.
EA4 Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
EA5 Ability to multitask, prioritise, plan, and meet deadlines.

Personal Suitabilities
EPS1 Judgement.
EPS2 Effective interpersonal relationships.
EPS3 Respectful of diversity.
EPS4 Leadership.
EPS5 Reliability.

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

Education:
AED1 Completed a graduate degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in biochemistry, nutritional sciences or related field.

Degree equivalency

Experience:
AE1 Experience with epigenetics research.

Knowledge:
AK1 Knowledge of fat soluble vitamins in biological systems.
AK2 Knowledge of the principles of sample procurement for biochemical analysis.
AK3 Knowledge of the principles and practice of ethics in research.

Abilities:
AA1 Ability to manage activities and budget requirements for laboratory work.
AA2 Ability to manage datasets and analyse data using graphics and statistical programs.
AA3 Ability to write statistical code using SAS.

Operation Requirements:
Willingness and ability to work with animals, cell culture, and biological specimens.
Willingness to work outside of normal working hours.
Willingness to travel for collaborative initiatives, conferences or other research activities.

Conditions of employment

A valid reliability security clearance.
Medical certificate.

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.

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.