Technologist – Analytical Services

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Assessment accommodation

Intent of the process

A pool of fully or partially qualified candidates may be established through this process to staff identical or similar positions at Natural Resources Canada with various tenures, various linguistic requirements, various security requirements, and various conditions of employment.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

Contact information for 2 references.

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

Completion of post-secondary education with a specialization related to mineral processing or relevant technical science; or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

- Experience in operating complex analytical instrumentation such as ICP-AES, ICP-MS, IC or Carbon/Sulfur analyzer
- Experience in solid sample digestion procedures such as acid or fusion digestions
- Experience in handling concentrated acids such as nitric acid and/or hydrofluoric acid, etc
- Experience in preparing analytical data reports.
- Experience in incorporating health and safety procedures in work processes
- Experience in preparing or modifying standard operating procedures (SOP) for sample analysis.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge:
- Knowledge of digestion methods for processing solid mineralogical samples.
- Knowledge of analytical instrumentation for anions, carbon and sulfur.
- Knowledge of operation and interferences of different ICP instrumentation.
- Knowledge of laboratory health and safety practices.
- Knowledge of quality control procedures and techniques used in a laboratory.

Abilities:
- Ability to calibrate and operate laboratory instrumentation to ensure that accurate and precise data is collected.
- Ability to record and organize analytical data.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally.
- Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

Personal Suitability:
- Initiative
- Adaptability
- Interpersonal relationship
- Team work
- Judgement
- Attention to details

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

Experience in operating WD-XRF systems for solid sample analysis.

Knowledge of fusion procedures for the preparation of samples for WD-XRF analysis.

- Must be able and willing to work with various substances, including hazardous chemicals.
- Must be able and willing to stand while performing certain procedures for portions of the day.
- Must be able to move and handle various size gas cylinders
- Must be able to lift up to 23 kg (50 lbs.) in the performance of the duties.

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

Information on employment equity
Definitions:

WD-XRF: Wavelength Dispersive X-ray Fluorescence
ICP-AES: Inductively Coupled Plasma Atomic Emission Spectrometer
ICP-MS: Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometer
IC: Ion Chromatography

Asset Qualifications may be used as part of the selection process.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language(s) of their choice.
Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

A written examination may be administered.

A random and/or top down selection of candidates may be used in the determination of those to be given further consideration in the assessment process.

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.