Chemist - Laboratory Supervisor

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Intent of the process

A qualified pool may be established to staff similar positions with various tenures (temporary or indeterminate), and conditions of employment.

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 post-secondary institution with specialization in chemistry.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:

E1: Significant experience** in operation, data processing, troubleshooting and maintenance of analytical or environmental field monitoring instrument (such as chromatographic techniques, Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectroscopy, gravimetric systems, Gas Dilution systems) and associated data systems.

E2: Experience* in preparation and analysis of samples or specialized sampling media, or in environmental field monitoring techniques used for the determination of trace pollutants in atmospheric or other environmental samples.

E3: Significant experience** in the development, validation and implementation of new analytical or field monitoring methods and technologies for measurement of trace level pollutants in atmospheric samples or other environmental matrices.

E4: Experience* in providing technical guidance to staff or contractors.

* Experience is defined as the depth and breadth of work-related experience that would normally have been gained by performing the duties for a continuous period of at least one (1) year in a domain relevant to the position.

** Significant experience is defined as the depth and breadth of work-related experience that would normally have been gained by performing the duties for a period of at least three (3) years in a domain relevant to the position.

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

EDUCATION:

Graduation with a post graduate degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with specialization in chemistry, or in a field relevant to the duties of the position.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:

AE1: Experience in the evaluation and procurement of scientific instruments or equipment.

AE2: Experience in working in a laboratory accredited to ISO 17025.

AE3: Experience in analyzing volatile or semi-volatile organic compounds in atmospheric samples by GC-MS.

AE4: Experience in writing technical reports, methods and standard operation procedures pertaining to the operations of an environmental laboratory or ambient air monitoring program.

AE5: Experience in using a Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS).

AE6: Experience in collaborating with internal and external partners on the delivery of air quality programs.

AE7: Experience in implementing quality assurance and quality control procedures related to air quality monitoring activities, including field audits or data screening and validation.

AE8: Experience in developing, implementing and maintaining laboratory databases.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:

K1: Knowledge of the fundamental techniques used for the collection of atmospheric samples for the measurement/determination of trace pollutants.

K2: Knowledge of analytical laboratory techniques, and the underlying chemistry used for the analysis of atmospheric samples.

K3: Knowledge of the atmospheric programs in Environment and Climate Change Canada.

K4: Knowledge of quality control and quality assurance principles relevant to the production of reliable data, such as those recommended under ISO17025.

ABILITIES:

A1: Ability to analyze, evaluate and interpret scientific data and report on results.

A2: Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

A3: Ability to plan and apply methods for field or laboratory measurements of environmental pollutants.

A4: Ability to supervise.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:

PS1: Effective interpersonal skills.

PS2: Dependability.

PS3: Judgement.

PS4: Initiative.

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

Operational Requirements:

- Willingness to work overtime on an occasional basis.
- Willingness to travel in Canada and internationally.

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

Please note this position is also being advertised internally and preference for appointment may be given to successful internal candidates.

The onus is on candidates to demonstrate that they meet all of the above qualifications in order to receive further consideration.

A written exam may be administered.

Interviews may be conducted.

Reference checks may be conducted.

Our intention is to communicate with the candidates by email. Candidates who apply to this selection process must include in their application a valid email address and make sure that this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email).

Candidates with foreign educational credentials are required to provide proof of Canadian equivalency. You may consult The Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials at http://www.cicic.ca for further information.

Candidates invited to an interview will be required to bring proof of their education credentials, in the form of a diploma or official transcript (original documents only).

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.