EG-03 - Technologist

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Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to staff one EG-03 position on an indeterminate basis. We anticipate further appointments in the near future

A pool of qualified candidates may be established through this process to staff identical or similar positions at the EG-03 group and level within Natural Resources Canada with various tenures (determinate period or permanent), various language requirements (English Essential, French Essential, English or French Essential, or Bilingual), linguistic requirements (imperative and/or non-imperative) and profile(s) (BBB/BBB, CBC/CBC, CCC/CCC, etc.), various security requirements (Reliability status or Secret clearance), various conditions of employment and for various locations.

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)

Secondary school diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience related to the duties of the position.

Degree equivalency

• Experience working in a mineral processing laboratory
• Experience in maintaining and operating laboratory equipment used to prepare solid mineral samples
• Experience in data collection and analysis
• Experience in incorporating health and safety guidelines and procedures in laboratory work processes and products

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

English or French

Information on language requirements

• Knowledge of calibration and quality control procedures used in a laboratory.
• Knowledge of preparation techniques used for fine mineral powders
• Knowledge of inventory management practices
• Knowledge of shipping practices for fine mineral powders
• Knowledge of health and safety practices in a laboratory setting

• Ability to calibrate laboratory equipment and to perform standard measurements
• Ability to record and organize experimental data
• Ability to manage time effectively
• Ability to communicate effectively orally
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing

• Attention to detail
• Teamwork
• Adaptability
• Initiative
• Dependability

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

Willing and able to stand throughout much of the day, every day.
Willing and able to lift loads of 10-25 lb, every day repetitively.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status 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

This organizational need can be taken into account in the appointment decision. In such cases, a qualified person who self-identifies as a member of a visible minority, an Indigenous person or a person with a disability may be considered on a priority basis.

The breadth and depth of experience may/will be considered when making selections from the qualified pool and in determining the “best fit” for the organization.

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).

Candidates will be required to pay for travel costs associated with this selection process.

We thank all applicants for their interest in our position(s). For the purpose of this staffing process, only candidates selected for further assessment will be contacted.

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.