Decontamination Technologist

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VERY IMPORTANT NOTE/ HOW TO APPLY
Please read carefully the following instructions before applying. Candidates who do not follow these instructions may be subject to rejection of their application.

It is your responsibility, as a candidate, to submit a cover letter, which clearly demonstrates how you meet each of the screening criteria (Education and Experience, both Essential and Asset).
Please note it is not sufficient to simply state that the qualification is met or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities.
You must provide concrete examples, which illustrate how you meet each qualification (Education and Experience, Essential and Asset).
Please apply the following approach: use each screening qualification as a header and then provide a description outlining when, where and how you meet each qualification.
Resumes may be used as a secondary source to validate the education and / or experience described in the cover letter.

FAILURE TO CLEARLY DEMONSTRATE HOW YOU MEET THE SCREENING CRITERIA WILL RESULT IN THE REJECTION OF YOUR APPLICATION. CANDIDATES WILL NOT BE SOLICITED FOR INCOMPLETE OR POSSIBLE MISSING INFORMATION.
Any or all of the criteria under the Asset Qualifications may be used for screening purposes
The client organization will accept applications on-line only.
All job applications must therefore be submitted through the Public Service Resourcing System.
To submit an application on-line, please select the button "Apply Online" below.
Persons with disabilities preventing them from applying on-line are asked to contact the Infotel Service at 1-800-645-5605.
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.

Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent; we will contact candidates when the screening process is completed.

Intent of the process

Intent of the process
A pool of qualified candidates may be established and may be used to staff similar positions with various tenures (term, indeterminate, acting, deployment, assignment and secondment) .

Positions to be filled: 2

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter in 9,999 words (maximum)

Contact information for 3 references.

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

EDUCATION:
A secondary school diploma OR acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
Experience in working with chemical or biological or radiological materials.
Experience in the identification and classification of hazardous materials.
Experience in working with chemical or biological or radiological detection systems and decontamination techniques.
Experience in the use of personal protective equipment and operational procedures.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:
Knowledge of hazardous materials and handling procedures.
Knowledge of workplace safety protocols.

ABILITIES:
Ability to communicate orally.
Ability to communicate in writing.
Ability to safely lift and move a casualty or equipment while in full protective equipment.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:
Motivation
Effective Interpersonal Relationship
Initiative
Teamwork
Adaptability

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

EDUCATION:
Graduation from a recognized post-secondary institution with specialization in chemistry or a biological science or a field relevant to the duties of the position.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
Experience in working with chemical or biological or radiological materials.
Experience in the identification and classification of hazardous materials.
Experience in working with chemical or biological or radiological detection systems and decontamination techniques.
Experience in the use of personal protective equipment and operational procedures.

KNOWLEDGE:
Knowledge of basic data collection techniques.
Knowledge of Defence R&D Canada research and training programs.
Knowledge of the transportation of dangerous goods regulations.

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women

Information on employment equity

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be willing and able to perform work that is physically demanding and repetitive in nature.
Must be willing and able to work for extended periods of time in protective suits and wear an air purifying respirator when required.
Must be willing and able to work with chemical warfare agents and other toxic materials.
Must be willing and able to work with laboratory animals.
Must be willing and able to successfully complete training in basic first aid and advanced emergency medical training.
May be required to work overtime on occasion and be on call at peak periods.
May be required to travel on occasion.
Must be willing and able to obtain a civilian driver's license and subsequently a DND driver's license.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance - Must be willing and able to obtain and retain a Level II (Secret) Security Clearance
Must undergo and pass a pre-employment medical assessment. This condition of employment is a continuing requirement for as long as you occupy this position. Periodically the Department may arrange future medical examinations.

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

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.