Regulatory Affairs Policy and Liaison Pharmacist

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

PLEASE NOTE: For this selection process, our intention is to communicate with applicants by e-mail for screening/assessment purposes (including issuing screening results, and sending invitations for interviews).

Applicants who apply to this selection process must include in their application a valid e-mail address and make sure this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users.

You will be required to show how you demonstrate the essential qualifications (i.e. Education, Experience and/or Occupational Certification) for the initial screening through your resume and in answering online screening questions. It is NOT sufficient to only state that the qualifications are met or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. Rather you must clearly demonstrate HOW, WHEN, and WHERE the qualification was met through substantiation by examples. Information on your described skills, experience, etc. provided in screening questions should be supported by your resume. Failure to provide the above information in the format required may result
in your application being rejected from the process.

Intent of the process

The immediate need is to staff one position on a temporary basis, and to create a pool for an anticipatory indeterminate position. A pool of qualified candidates may be created and may be used to staff similar positions

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)

Successful completion of a Bachelor of Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy degree from a recognized school of pharmacy

Degree equivalency

Registered as a pharmacist in a province or territory of Canada

Experience in researching various aspects of drugs, including but not limited to, prescribing information, indications, contraindications and presenting the information to practitioners or patients, in an applicable, understandable format/language

Experience in responding to enquiries on drug information, including making recommendations

Experience in leading or working in a multi-disciplinary team environment

Experience in using a wide range of software such as MS Office Suite (e.g. Word) and Internet Explorer (or equivalent)

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge of Canadian regulatory frameworks for accessing unlicensed drugs and medical devices

Ability to analyze problems/situations and provide recommendations

Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing

Ability to maintain accurate records

Ability to meet deadlines

Ability to work effectively on multiple tasks simultaneously

Effective interpersonal relationships

Judgement

Reliability

Initiative

Thoroughness

Integrity

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

Experience in researching various aspects of medical devices, including but not limited to, prescribing information, indications, contraindications and presenting the information to practitioners or patients, in an applicable, understandable format/language

Experience working within the Canadian Armed Forces Health Services

Recent* experience briefing senior management, Director level or above.
Definition: * Recent experience is defined as experience within the last five years

Experience in interacting with drug and medical product suppliers/manufacturers

Experience in accessing unlicensed drugs in Canada

Experience in accessing unlicensed medical devices in Canada

Experience working with other federal government departments

Experience in maintaining inventory and producing reports used in pharmacy and material management

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

Maintain active registration, in good standing, as a pharmacist

Willing and able to travel within and outside Canada

Willing and able to work occasional overtime on short notice, as required

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.

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.

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.