Scientific Evaluator III- Three Streams

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

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 requirements by respecting the maximum number of words (500 words) provided for this purpose. Resume may be used as a secondary source to validate the qualifications described; comments such as "refer to my attached resume" will not be accepted and may result in your application being rejected. Only applications submitted on-line will be accepted.

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. In addition, this process may be used for various tenures (acting appointments, assignment, deployment, indeterminate, specified period, secondment). 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: 5

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with specialization in biological sciences, toxicology, agricultural sciences, biochemistry, microbiology, chemistry, pharmacology, industrial/occupational hygiene, health/biomedical sciences, environmental sciences.

Note:
1.The courses for the specialization must be acceptable and must have been taken at a recognized post-secondary institution, but not necessarily within a degree program in the required specialization.

Degree equivalency

Essential Experience:
- Experience in analysing, reviewing and interpreting scientific data, literature or information.
- Experience in writing technical reports analysing, integrating and summarizing key scientific information from multiple sources.

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

- Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with a postgraduate degree (MSc or PhD) in a field identified under essential education

Degree equivalency

Assets for Stream 1: Toxicology
Experience:
- Experience in the assessment of hazard or risk to human health posed by chemical substances.
- Experience providing advice or recommendations based on interpretation of regulations, policies and guidelines.

Assets for Stream 2: Dietary and Occupational/Residential Exposure
Experience:
- Experience in the assessment of risk to human health posed by chemical substances.
- Experience providing advice or recommendations based on interpretation of regulations, policies and guidelines.
- Experience in integration of results from exposure evaluation into risk assessments.

Assets for Stream 3: Scientific Project Coordination Biologist
Experience:
- Experience in the assessment of risk to human health or the environment posed by chemical substances.
- Experience in organizing and coordinating scientific, regulatory or technical activities.
- Experience in leading multidisciplinary teams projects or activities.
- Experience providing advice or recommendations based on interpretation of regulations, policies or guidelines.

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

Various language requirements
- English Essential
- Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB,CBC/CBC, CCC/CCC

Information on language requirements

Knowledge:
- Knowledge of the theories and principles of human hazard and risk assessment of chemical substances.
- Knowledge of uses and effects of pesticides.

Abilities:
- Ability to communicate effectively orally.
- Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
- Ability to plan and manage workload effectively and independently.
- Ability to provide scientific and regulatory advice and recommendations.

Personal Suitability:
Respectful of diversity
Initiative
Attention to details
Judgement
Reliability

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

Assets for Stream 1: Toxicology
Knowledge:
- Knowledge of theories and procedures relevant to the assessment of toxicity (for example, mammalian physiology, carcinogenicity, pharmacology, neurotoxicity, etc.).

Conditions of employment

Enhanced Reliability and Secret

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

A top-down screening approach may be undertaken. Applicants who meet the essential experience criteria may be ranked according to the depth and breadth of experience they possess. Only the top ranking applicants may be invited to the interview phase of assessment.

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.

Indeterminate employees at the same group and level, or equivalent may be considered for deployment, assignment/secondment prior to the assessment of other applicants.

All communication relating to this process, including email correspondence may be used in the assessment of qualifications.

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

A written examination may be administered.
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 POSSIBLYMISSING INFORMATION.

Candidates that fail to confirm their attendance at our written exam or interview; we will consider this as you withdrawing from the process.

Candidates are advised that their exam or interview will only be rescheduled under these exceptional circumstances:
o Medical reason with certificate
o Pre-arranged travel with proof
o Pre-scheduled training with proof
o Pre-arranged exam/interview for another Government of Canada staffing process with proof
o Death in the family
o Other exceptional reason judged acceptable by the committee (e.g., jury duty, etc.)

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. Meeting one or many of the asset qualifications may be a deciding factor in appointing a particular candidate amongst the qualified candidates. Please note that one, some or all of the asset qualifications could be used at the screening phase.

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.

Foreign educational credentials must be assessed by a recognized credential assessment service. If you have been educated outside of Canada, it is your responsibility to have your certificates and/or diplomas assessed against Canadian educational standards. For more information, please see the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials (CICIC) athttp://www.cicic.ca/927/identifytheorganization-responsible-forrecognition.canada.

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.