Chemist and Program Manager, Analytical Services

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Work environment

The Hill Times has ranked the Canadian Grain Commission (CGC) as one of the top 12 best places to work in Canada’s Public Service.

The CGC is a significant part of Canada’s dynamic and diverse agriculture sector. We regulate grain handling in Canada, set grain standards and conduct grain research. As a small but high-performing and creative organization, we strive to provide high-value services to our clients and live our values of Excellence, Integrity, Respect and Accountability. We foster a work environment where you will have opportunities to grow, to learn, to progress your career, and have job satisfaction.

Our office is located at 303 Main Street in downtown Winnipeg, close to countless amenities found at Winnipeg Square, the Forks, St. Boniface and the Exchange district. Take advantage of our Employee and Family Assistance program, walking club and ad -hoc fitness classes onsite or discounted memberships at GoodLife Fitness.

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to fill one indeterminate position, in Winnipeg, MB.

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 security requirements, various Conditions of Employment and/or various tenures within the Canadian Grain Commission.

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 master’s degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with specialization in chemistry* or in a field relevant to the duties of the position.

*Note: If you have not completed a program leading to a degree in chemistry, general chemistry courses and the five traditional sub-disciplines of chemistry (organic chemistry, inorganic chemistry, analytical chemistry, physical chemistry, and biological chemistry) will be considered to determine if your degree of specialization in chemistry is sufficient.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
- Significant* experience in conducting chemical or biochemical analyses and validating analytical methods.
- Experience in providing scientific, technical, quality or regulatory related recommendations and advice to management, staff or colleagues.
- Recent** experience writing quality management documents such as policies, procedures, guides, as well as reports and presentations.
- Recent** experience in large data management and statistical analysis.
- Significant* and recent** experience in managing staff, budgets and projects

*Significant experience is defined as the depth and breadth of experience normally associated with full-time performance of duties for a minimum period of 3 years.
**Recent experience is defined as experience obtained within the last 5 years

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

EDUCATION
- Graduation with a doctoral degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with specialization in chemistry or in a field relevant to the position.

Degree equivalency

ASSET EXPERIENCE:
- Experience in consulting and negotiating with clients or partners.
- Experience in managing multidisciplinary groups or committees.
- Experience in analytical methods related to grain quality or safety.
- Experience working with analytical methods accredited under ISO/IEC 17025.
- Experience with audits in laboratories with analytical methods accredited under ISO/IEC 17025

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:
- Knowledge of quality assurance and quality control measures.
- Knowledge of validation of analytical methods.
- Knowledge of theories, techniques, and practices related to chemistry.
- Knowledge of Canadian agriculture and grain crops
- Knowledge of data management and statistical analysis.

COMPETENCIES
- Create vision and strategy;
- Mobilize People
- Promote innovation and guide change
- Achieve results
- Collaborate with partners and stakeholders
- Uphold integrity and respect

ABILITIES:
- Ability to plan and organize complex projects
- Ability to communicate effectively orally
- Ability to communicate effectively in writing

Conditions of employment

- Reliability Status security clearance
- Consent to work overtime, evenings, weekends, as necessary.
- Consent to travel occasionally and be available and able to do so during and after hours by various modes of transportation, including aircraft

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

In order to have your application considered, all screening questions must be answered.

Candidates must provide CONCRETE EXAMPLES WHICH DEMONSTRATE, how they meet the education requirement and the experience factors listed in the essential qualifications and other qualifications.

Please note that it is not sufficient to only state that the requirement is met or to provide a listing of current responsibilities.

Communication for this process will be sent via email. All communication relating to this process, including email correspondence, may be used in the assessment of qualifications.

Receipt of applications will not be sent; only candidates successful in the screening process will be contacted. Depending on the requirements of the position being staffed from this process, for current or future vacancies, any or all of the qualifications, operational requirements, and organizational needs may be applied at the time of screening.

Depending on the number of applicants and CGC's needs, volume management strategies such as random selection, top-down approach and/or establishing cut-off scores to determine who will continue in the staffing process, may be used for the purpose of managing applications. Please note that although you may attain the established pass mark on any of the assessments used in this staffing process, management may decide to use a higher cut off score. Other sources of information (such as performance agreements, work samples, board member knowledge, etc.) may be used to assess the criteria identified on the Statement of Merit Criteria.

Candidates from outside the federal public service may be required to pay for their own travel, if invited to an interview.

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.