Canada Vigilance Program Coordinator

Important messages

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

***VERY IMPORTANT NOTE: It is the responsibility of the candidate to clearly outline that they meet each of the screening criteria (i.e. Education and Experience Qualifications, both Essential and Assets) by RESPONDING TO THE SCREENING QUESTIONS IN THE ONLINE APPLICATION. Please note that it is not sufficient to only state that the requirement is met or to provide a listing of current responsibilities, rather the candidate must provide concrete examples that illustrate how they meet the requirement. Lack of EXAMPLES and DETAILS may result in your application being rejected as the Assessment Board will have insufficient information to determine whether or not you meet the qualifications.

Please note that your responses to the pre-screening questions and your resume will evaluate your ability to communicate effectively in writing.

Intent of the process

Although the immediate intent of this Job Opportunity Advertisement is to staff indeterminately, applicants should be aware that a pool of qualified candidates (fully assessed or partially assessed) may be established and may be used to staff similar positions at this group and level with various language requirements listed in the Language Requirements section. In addition, this process may be used for various tenures (acting appointments, assignment, deployment, indeterminate, specified period, secondment), security requirements and conditions of employment within 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 opportunity 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 university with acceptable specialization in pharmacy, nursing or some other related health science.

Degree equivalency

Experience:

Experience in the evaluation or analysis of documentation and other information related to regulated health products or activities.
Experience in direct outreach activities to develop and maintain strategic linkages within the health care community.

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

Asset Education:

Master’s in a Science or related discipline.
PhD in Science or Related discipline.

Degree equivalency

Asset Experience:

Experience within the practice of health products therapy in a practical setting.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (CBC/CBC)

Information on language requirements

Knowledge:

Knowledge of the principles/ practice of adverse reaction reporting.

Abilities:

Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
Ability to communicate effectively orally.
Ability to resolve issues through the use of risk management/risk communications.
Ability to establish rapport and working relationships with health professionals/ consumers/ other stakeholders/Health Canada personnel in other locations.

Personal Suitability :

Respectful of diversity
Judgement
Effective Interpersonal Relations
Leadership
Initiative
Dependability

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

Asset Knowledge:

Knowledge of the health care environment.

Operational Requirements:

Willingness to travel and work overtime.
Ability to work on a computer for periods of time.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Possession of a valid driver’s license or personal mobility to the degree associated with possession of a valid driver’s license.

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

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

A test may be administered.

A situational exercise may be administered.

An assignment, secondment, or acting appointment requires approval of your supervisor.

Please identify clearly for which position(s) you are submitting an application.

Indeterminate employees at the same group and level or equivalent will be considered for deployment. If no deployment is made, applicants from other groups and levels will be considered in the advertised appointment process.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language(s) of their choice.

For appointment processes where the area of selection was limited to Aboriginal peoples or to members of designated employment equity groups that included Aboriginal peoples, the Aboriginal candidates proposed for appointment or appointed must complete and sign the Affirmation of Aboriginal Affiliation Form as a condition of appointment prior to or at the same time as the offer of appointment, even if they have already self-declared as an EE member when applying.

A random and/or top down selection of candidates may be used in the determination of those to be given further consideration in the assessment process.

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.