Research Scientist

Important messages

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EVERYONE IS WELCOME
The Public Health Agency is dedicated to building an inclusive workforce that comprises individuals who have an array of identities, abilities, background, culture, skills, perspectives, and experiences that are representative of Canada’s current and evolving population. We are passionate about fostering a workplace where all people feel welcome, can reach their full potential, and contribute their unique perspectives and experience to the success of the team.

BRING YOUR WHOLE SELF TO WORK
We encourage all qualified candidates to apply, regardless of race, colour, religion, sex (including gender identity and/or expression), national origin, sexual orientation, civil union or relationship status, disability, age, parental status, military service, or other status protected under federal law.

Intent of the process

This inventory may be used to staff immediate and future vacant positions within the Public Health Agency of Canada:
* various tenures,
* various language requirements and linguistic profiles,
* various security requirements,
* various operational requirements, and/or
* various conditions of employment.

Positions to be filled: 2

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 an acceptable doctoral degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in a field of the natural sciences with a specialization in microbiology, immunology or related field.

Degree equivalency

Experience:
• Experience in providing specialized scientific, technical expertise or recommendations.
• Experience in leading, organizing and delivery of scientific projects in a laboratory setting.
• Experience with characterization of viruses.
• Experience in serological assays for the characterization of viruses.
• Experience in communicating scientific findings (publications, presentations).

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

Asset Experience:
• Experience in leading, managing and delivery of mandated scientific programs.
• Experience being an expert representative for national or international conferences, symposia, seminars or workshops.
• Experience in training scientific personnel.
• Demonstrated research experience and expertise in respiratory viruses.
• Demonstrated research experience and expertise in SARS-CoV-2.
• Experience with whole genome sequencing of viruses.
• Experience working in a CL3 environment.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge:
Knowledge of trends, emerging issues and concerns relating to minimizing risks of human illness, particularly as it relates to SARS-CoV-2 and other respiratory viruses.

Competencies:
• Communication (oral and written)
• Demonstrating integrity and respect
• Thinking things through
• Working effectively with others
• Showing initiative and being action-oriented

Abilities:
• Ability to collect data information and perform an analysis
• Ability to transfer and exchange knowledge

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

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Willingness and ability to work overtime, as required.
• Willingness and ability to travel.
• Williness to work in a CL3 environment.

Conditions of employment

Secret or Reliability security clearance (depending on the position)
Medical clearance (depending on the position)

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

The Public Health Agency of Canada is committed to increasing representation of Black employees and other racialized groups, Indigenous People, women and persons with disabilities. The Public Health Agency of Canada would like its workforce to be reflective of the population it serves. Therefore, we encourage candidates to indicate voluntarily on their application if they are a member of one of these groups.

Give yourself the best chance to succeed! As the objective of this process is to assess qualifications needed for the position(s) to be staffed, let us know if you have a functional limitation/ disability, which may affect your performance. For example, contact us if you need assistance in completing and submitting your application. Should you then proceed to the next assessment stage, such as an exam or interview, we will send you an e-mail with additional information on the assessment format so that you can determine if you may require an accommodation (such as a different test format, an adaptive technology, or additional time). Assessment accommodations are designed to remove the obstacles without altering the criteria being assessed so candidates with functional limitations can fully demonstrate their abilities.

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

Candidates should be prepared to provide proof of education (copy of degree/diploma). If you have obtained education outside Canada, you will be required to submit proof of evaluation of Canadian equivalency.

The Public Health Agency of Canada welcomes applications from Veterans. We recognize your contribution to Canadians and would like to offer you the opportunity to continue your career in an environment where multi-talented employees with diverse skills are appreciated and supported.

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.