Forensic Technologist

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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

Assists in and/or performs quality control activities as specified for the forensic analyses conducted.

Assists in and/or performs maintenance, calibration, verification and operation of scientific equipment and any accessories.

Assists in and/or performs ordering of materials and prepares reagents for laboratory analyses.

Assists in the conduct of routine forensic analyses, assesses results and reports observations in writing.

Work environment

Work is normally conducted in a laboratory environment where there is exposure to a variety of occupational hazards (biological, chemical, physical), some of which are not readily identifiable and as such an awareness of these risks must be maintained and appropriate safety procedures observed. As part of the criminal investigation process, there is lack of control over the pace of work and there is no tolerance for error.

Intent of the process

The immediate need is to staff one position on an indeterminate basis, with a linguistic profile of English essential 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 Edmonton area on an indeterminate or specified period (including term, acting, or assignment) basis, with various linguistic profiles and various RCMP security clearances.

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: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

Contact information for 3 references.

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

Education:
A secondary school diploma or employer-approved alternatives

Candidates will be required to successfully complete the understudy training for the Forensic Technologist.

Degree equivalency

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

Education:
Successful completion of post-secondary education relative to the position

Degree equivalency

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge:
Knowledge of general laboratory techniques.
Knowledge of laboratory safety guidelines

Abilities/Skills:
Ability to communicate effectively orally;
Ability to communicate effectively in writing;
Ability to prioritize and multi-task a workload
Ability to work as part of a team

Personal Suitability:
Attention to detail
Effective interpersonal relationships
Thoroughness
Initiative
Dependability

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

Experience:
Experience preparing and disposing of various solutions and reagents
Experience with the day-to-day maintenance, calibration and verification of instruments and equipment
Experience ordering materials and supplies to contribute to uninterrupted service
Experience working in a laboratory environment

Knowledge:
Knowledge of the RCMP National Forensic Laboratory Services

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
(may change during the candidate’s term in section)
Travel to court may be required.
Overtime work may be required.
Willingness and ability to work in a police environment, including exposure to unsettling and/or graphic material.

Conditions of employment

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.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
(Those selected must meet and maintain the following conditions of employment throughout their employment)
Medical Profile:
The candidate must obtain and maintain a valid medical clearance

Security Clearance: RCMP Reliability Status

Upon Appointment:
• RCMP Enhanced Reliability Status security clearance.

Within first 12 months of appointment:
• This position is comprised of an understudy training program. As part of the conditions of employment, the appointed candidate must successfully complete the understudy training program within the first 12 months of their appointment. Failure to meet this condition of employment may result in termination of employment or rejection on probation.

To be maintained throughout their employment after successfully completing the understudy program:
• Must be willing and able to testify in a court of law.
• Must be willing and able to work with dangerous goods.
• Must be willing and able to work in a wide variation of temperature (e.g. fridge and freezer areas).
• Must be willing and able to lift heavy objects weighing up to 32kg.

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

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.