Forensic Technologist

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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 requirement. Résumés may be used as a secondary source to validate the qualifications described; comments such as "refer to my attached résumé" will not be accepted and may result in your application being rejected.

Duties

Assists in and/or performs quality control activities as specified for the forensic analyses conducted.
Assists in and/or performs maintenance, calibration, verification and operation of scientific equipment and any accessories.
Assists in and/or performs ordering of materials and prepares reagents for laboratory analyses.
Assists in the conduct of routine forensic analyses, assesses results and reports observations in writing.

Work environment

Work is conducted in a laboratory environment where there is exposure to a variety of occupational hazards (biological, chemical, physical), some of which are not readily identifiable and as such an awareness of these risks must be maintained and appropriate safety procedures observed. As part of the criminal investigation process, there is lack of control over the pace of work and there is no tolerance for error.

Position Location: 100 Eglantine Rd., Ottawa Ontario

Intent of the process

The immediate need is to staff one position on an indeterminate basis, with a linguistic profile of English Essential and an RCMP Enhanced Reliability security clearance.

A pool of candidates may be established and may be used to staff similar positions within the RCMP in Canada on an indeterminate or specified period (including term, acting, or assignment) basis, with various linguistic profiles and various RCMP security clearances.

Should a Public Service (PS) employee be found qualified and selected for appointment, notification regarding the PS appointment, if applicable, will be posted on www.jobs.gc.ca in accordance with the Public Service Employment Act.

Should a Civilian Member (CM) be found qualified and selected for appointment prior to May 21, 2020 (deeming date), the appointment will not result in a change of status to the Public Service (PS) category for the CM. Furthermore, CM staffing transactions resulting from this process will be administered in accordance with the Onboarding Transition Phase until deeming day.

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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 from a recognized post-secondary institution in a biology, biochemistry, chemistry or forensic science related area

Degree equivalency

Experience:
Experience* working in a laboratory environment.

*The term ʺExperienceʺ is defined as an experience normally acquired in a laboratory environment of associated duties on a continuous basis over one (1) year.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge:
Knowledge of general laboratory techniques.
Knowledge of laboratory safety and security guidelines.

Abilities/Skills:
Ability to communicate effectively orally.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
Ability to plan and organize.
Ability to work as part of a team.

Personal Suitability:
Attention to detail
Effective interpersonal relationships
Flexibility
Initiative
Dependability
Self-sufficiency

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

Experience:
Experience preparing and disposing of various solutions and reagents.
Experience with the day-to-day maintenance, calibration and verification of laboratory instruments and equipment
Experience ordering materials and supplies to contribute to uninterrupted service.

Knowledge:
Knowledge of the RCMP National Forensic Laboratory Services (NFLS).

Willingness and ability to travel for work related assignments.
Willingness and ability to work in a police environment, including exposure to unsettling and/or graphic material, on a daily basis.
Willingness and ability to work shifts and overtime.
Willingness and ability to complete the mandatory in-house training program (understudy).

This position is comprised of a mandatory in-house training program. As part of the Operational requirements, the appointed candidate must successfully complete the applicable mandatory in-house training program as dictated in the applicable policy approved Learning Guide and/or Training Plan.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance - Security Clearance: RCMP Enhanced Reliability Status

All applicants for positions within the Royal Canadian Mounted Police will be subject to a thorough security clearance process which includes an interview wherein questions may include (but not limited to), reference checks, previous employment, on-line activities, credit checks, alcohol and/or drug use.

NOTE: Candidates must meet the applicable Conditions of Employments at the time of appointment and must continue to meet these during the period of appointment.

Work with chemicals and hazardous materials
Work with and be exposed to biological samples
Wear appropriate protective clothing and/or equipment
Maintain standing and/or sitting positions for extended periods of time
Move and/or lift items (up to 20kg)
Adhere to laboratory safety standards and procedures
Work in cold rooms for limited periods in order to retrieve samples
Must be willing and able to testify in a court of law anywhere in Canada
Work with and be exposed to material from crime scenes

Medical Profile:
The candidate must obtain and maintain a valid medical 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

A written exam may be administered.

An interview may be administered.

Reference checks may be sought.

A simulation/situational exercise or role play may be administered.

Candidates must meet the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position.

Candidates may be required to meet the asset qualifications or the organizational needs, depending on the requirements of the specific position being staffed.

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

You must provide proof of education credentials. If you obtained your degree outside Canada, it is your responsibility to demonstrate its equivalence, please take a look at the following link for more information: http://www.cicic.ca/383/foreign-credential-recognition.canada.

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.

Please identify clearly your substantive group and level and your employment status on your resume and/or application form.

If a qualified candidate has been selected and appointed on an indeterminate basis from the established pool, they will be removed from the pool. If a candidate is selected for a specified period (including term, acting, or assignment/secondment) appointment, they will remain in the pool for future offers.

Our means of communication with applicants is via e-mail. Please ensure to include a functional e-mail address, which will accept messages from unknown users (some e-mail systems block these types of e-mails). It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required.

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. As a result, it promotes employment equity and encourages candidates to indicate voluntarily on their application if they are a woman, an Aboriginal person, a person with a disability or a member of a visible minority group.

The Public Service of Canada is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or testing, you should advise the Public Service Commission or the departmental official in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

The term understudy refers to any employee engaged in an in-house training program
that is required for a defined role within NFLS. The training program consists of reading assignments, written essays, practical exercises, study tours, oral presentations, group discussions, case studies, final written and oral examinations and if required, a mock trial. All of this training is taken under the supervision of qualified Examiners/Analysts.
The term applies to both newly-appointed probationary employees (staff) and to employees (staff) who have passed the probationary period, have completed an initial understudy and are either training in a different program or learning new technologies in their original program.

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.