Regulatory Policy & Risk Management Advisor

Important messages

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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.

Work environment

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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 with various language requirements listed in the Language Requirements section. In addition, this process may be used for various tenures (acting appointments, assignment, deployment, indeterminate, specified period, secondment), security requirements and conditions of employment within Health Canada. 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: 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 acceptable specialization in microbiology, chemistry, pharmacy, food science, mechanical engineering, biomechanics, ergonomics, industrial design, or some other specialty related to the position.

Note: 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

Experience:
1. Experience conducting scientific studies or investigations on product safety issues.
2. Experience assisting with scientific projects or programs.
3. Experience developing two or more types of documents. Examples may include operating procedures, guidelines, action plans, briefing materials, risk communications, policies, regulations, reports, or correspondence.

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

Experience:
1. Experience in providing interpretation and guidance on policies or regulations to industry, stakeholders, colleagues or the public.
2. Experience leading multi-stakeholder consultations or coordinating task groups of professionals.

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

Various language requirements
English Essential
Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB

Information on language requirements

Knowledge:
1. Knowledge of the government’s process and instruments for managing risks associated with cosmetics or consumer products.
2. Knowledge of the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act (and related Regulations), or the Food and Drugs Act and the Cosmetic Regulations.
3. Knowledge of the science, standards, or procedures for evaluating the hazards of cosmetics or consumer products.

Abilities:
1. Ability to analyze information to reach conclusions, identify trends and develop recommendations.
2. Ability to plan and manage multiple projects.
3. Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
4. Ability to communicate effectively orally.

Personal Suitability:
1. Judgement
2. Dependability
3. Initiative
4. Effective Interpersonal Relations
5. Respectful of Diversity
6. Team Player

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

Operational Requirements:
Domestic travel may be required.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Secret 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

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 some or all of the asset qualifications could be used at the screening phase.

This opportunity could be completed through a telework agreement.

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

A written examination may be administered.

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

If already a public servant, please identify clearly your substantive group and level and your employment status on your resume and/or application form.

If already a public servant, please ensure that your Personal Record Identifier (PRI) is included in your application.

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 with foreign credentials must provide proof of Canadian equivalency. Consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials for further information at http://www.cicic.ca/.

Volume management strategies may be used (for example: top down approach may be used).

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.