Forensic Lab Team Leader - Toxicology Services

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

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*** ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED ***

All job applications must therefore be submitted through the jobs.gc.ca site.
To submit an application online, please select the button "Apply Online" below.

Persons who cannot apply online or persons with disabilities preventing them from applying online are asked to inform the contact persons responsible for this process and to contact 1-800-645-5605 prior to the closing date.

Candidates must clearly demonstrate in the screening questionnaire how they meet the education and experience criteria listed in the Essential Qualifications and Asset Qualifications if applicable. Please note that stating that the requirement has been met, and/or listing past or current responsibilities, does not represent adequate substantiation. Rather, you must provide concrete examples that clearly illustrate how you meet the requirement. Résumés may be used as a secondary source to validate the qualifications described; comments such as "refer to my attached résumé" will not be accepted and may result in your application being rejected.

Duties

Plans, organizes, and manages human, financial, and physical resources within a laboratory section to deliver forensic services.

Provides technical and active case management expertise for the unit and/or program; oversees the conduct of research and development; develops project plans; analyses project results; develops conclusions and recommendations; and prepares reports on the findings for management.

Ensures the effective alignment of laboratory section goals and objectives with the strategic priorities of the FS&IS and the RCMP.

Determines physical evidence analysis requirements, identifies and analyzes material of probative value; and ensures proper sequence of examination.

Analyses and Interprets forensic services results; formulates expert conclusions; and writes scientific reports outlining the significance of the findings.

Provides expert witness testimony and opinion evidence in court on forensically significant results determined through examinations; and provides advice and recommendations on evidence presentation which leads to decisions by enforcement personnel.

Designs and delivers training courses and information sessions for internal staff and for external clients (e.g.: investigators, legal counsellors, etc.).

Assists and provides expert advice to police personnel regarding the gathering of the most probative specimens for examination or analysis so that the process will derive the greatest forensic value possible.

Manages a section consisting of 5-15 staff, either directly or through subordinate supervisors, defines goals, sets priorities, assigns multi-disciplinary projects, approves work plans and schedules, monitors work progress, establishes training plans, assists in employee recruitment, provides guidance to help employees reach individual project objectives and section initiatives, and evaluates performance.

Participates as a member on or provides input to program and planning committees that develop forensic laboratory business cases for human and financial resource requirements, new technology initiatives, research and development projects, and for setting program direction.

Participates as a member on or provides input to scientific working groups that are focused on setting the direction of the scientific services and on developing national and international standards and protocols.

Work environment

The work is performed in an environment with intermittent distractions such as office noise and interruptions from telephone and visitors.

There is exposure in the laboratory to solvents, chemicals and to biological materials such as blood and flesh samples which can lead to exposure to HIV; and there is occasional requirement to wear protective clothing or equipment.

Intent of the process

The immediate need is to staff two positions on an indeterminate basis, one with a linguistic profile of English Essential and one with Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB, and an RCMP Enhanced Reliability security clearance.

A pool of candidates may be established and may be used to staff similar positions within the RCMP in the National Capital Region on an indeterminate or specified period (including term, acting, or assignment) basis, with various linguistic profiles and an RCMP Enhanced Reliability security clearance

Should a Civilian Member (CM) be found qualified and selected for appointment, the appointment will not result in a change of status to the Public Service (PS) category for the CM.

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Positions to be filled: 2

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

Contact information for 3 references.

A list of the courses you have taken as well as any courses that you are taking now, or that you will be taking this academic year

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

Education:
E1: Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in a natural, physical or applied science with specialization in a field relevant to the duties of the position.

NOTE: The courses for the specialization must be acceptable and relevant to the functions of the position. It must also include organic and inorganic chemistry courses. Transcript of your courses will be required to validate courses taken. Completion of human physiology course and human pharmacology course may be required (graduate or undergraduate).

AND

E2: Successful completion of a Toxicology Program understudy for Drug Forensic Specialist, inside a Forensic Laboratory.

Degree equivalency

Experience:
EX1: Significant recent* experience in the completion of casework service delivery in toxicology services.
EX2: Experience working within an accredited forensic laboratory setting.
EX3: Experience in handling forensic toxicology exhibit materials (e.g. bodily fluids, alcohol standard, drug paraphernalia).
EX4: Experience in the evaluation of scientific data or production of scientific data.
EX5: Experience in interpreting analytical results, formulating expert conclusions and preparing expert witness reports.
EX6: Experience in providing expert witness testimony and opinion evidence within a court setting.
EX7: Experience in carrying out research projects.

*Significant recent experience is defined as experience acquired through full-time performance of the duties over a period of the last three years.

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

Various language requirements
English essential and Bilingual imperative BBB/BBB

Information on language requirements

Knowledge:
K1: Knowledge of Canadian laws and regulations with respect to impaired driving offences.

Abilities:
A1: Ability to communicate effectively orally.
A1: Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
A3: Ability to analyze problems/situations and recommend appropriate solutions.
A4: Ability to supervise and lead a team.

Personal Suitability:
PS1: Flexibility
PS2: Planning and Organizing
PS3: Dependability
PS4: Interpersonal skills
PS5: Meeting Clients Needs
PS6: Attention to Detail

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance - RCMP Enhanced Reliability Status security clearance

All applicants for positions within the Royal Canadian Mounted Police will be subject to a thorough security clearance process which includes an interview wherein questions may include (but not limited to), reference checks, previous employment, on-line activities, credit checks, alcohol and/or drug use.

Willingness and ability to travel for work related assignments.
Work with and be exposed to hazardous chemicals and equipment.
Work with and be exposed to biological samples.
Wear appropriate protective clothing and/or equipment.
Maintain standing and/or sitting positions for extended periods of time.
Move and/or lift items (up to 20kg).
Adhere to laboratory safety standards and procedures.
Work in cold rooms for limited periods in order to retrieve samples.
Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to drive fleet vehicle.
Must be willing and able to testify in a court of law anywhere in Canada.

The candidate must meet the Royal Canadian Mounted Police medical requirements. This factor is not used at the pre-selection stage. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police is responsible for the medical clearance process.

NOTE: Candidates must meet the applicable Conditions of Employments at the time of appointment and must continue to meet these during the period of appointment. As part of the conditions of employment, the appointed candidate might have to successfully complete the understudy training program including the successful completion of the mock trial. Failure to meet this condition of employment may result in termination of employment or rejection on probation.

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

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.

A written exam may be administered.

An interview may be administered.

Reference checks may be sought.

A simulation/situational exercise or role play 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.

Acknowledgement of receipt of applications will not be sent; we will contact candidates when the screening process is completed.

You must provide proof of education credentials. If you obtained your degree outside Canada, it is your responsibility to demonstrate its equivalence, please take a look at the following link for more information: http://www.cicic.ca/383/foreign-credential-recognition.canada.

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.

If a qualified candidate has been selected and appointed on an indeterminate basis from the established pool, they will be removed from the pool. If a candidate is selected for a specified period (including term, acting, or assignment/secondment) appointment, they will remain in the pool for future offers.

Our means of communication with applicants is via e-mail. Please ensure to include a functional e-mail address, which will accept messages from unknown users (some e-mail systems block these types of e-mails). It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required.

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. As a result, it promotes employment equity and encourages candidates to indicate voluntarily on their application if they are a woman, an Aboriginal person, a person with a disability or a member of a visible minority group.

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.