Scientific Officer

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Assessment accommodation

It is the responsibility of the candidate to clearly outline that they meet each of the screening criteria (i.e. Education and Experience Qualifications, both Essential and Assets) by RESPONDING TO THE SCREENING QUESTIONS IN THE ONLINE APPLICATION. Please note that it is not sufficient to only state that the requirement is met or to provide a listing of current responsibilities, rather the candidate must provide concrete examples that illustrate how they meet the requirement. Lack of EXAMPLES and DETAILS may result in your application being rejected as the Assessment Board will have insufficient information to determine whether or not you meet the qualifications.

On October 6, 2021, the Government of Canada announced details of its plans to require vaccination across the federal public service.

As per the new Policy on COVID-19 Vaccination for the Core Public Administration Including the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, federal public servants in the Core Public Administration and members of the RCMP must attest to their vaccination status. The requirement for employees to be fully vaccinated applies whether they are teleworking, working remotely or working on-site. This is a condition of employment and it applies to indeterminate (permanent), determinate (term), casual, and student hiring. Should you reach the point in the selection process where it is necessary to verify terms and conditions of employment then the hiring manager or a human resources representative will contact you in order to complete an attestation.

Work environment

If you are seeking new challenges, the time is right for you to join our team as the Patented Medicine Prices Review Board (PMPRB) is currently entering a new era of regulatory enforcement subsequent to the modernization of its legislation framework. As part of the PMPRB team, your work will contribute towards ensuring that patented medicine prices in Canada are not excessive as well as informing Canadians of pharmaceutical trends.

Please note this is a telework position and can be done from any location in Canada.

Intent of the process

The immediate need is to staff one (1) English essential position on an indeterminate basis. A pool of fully or partially qualified candidates will be established and may be used to staff similar positions within the Health Portfolio with:

* various tenures,
* various security requirements,
* various locations and/or
* various conditions of employment.

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, biology, chemistry, mechanical engineering, pharmacy, food science, 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:

• Experience in clinical pharmacy.
• Experience in retrieving and analyzing published and non-published drug information literature and preparation of objective reports.
• Experience interacting with various pharmacy stakeholders such as pharmaceutical representatives, academics or health care professionals.

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION / OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION:

• A graduate degree or diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution in pharmacy or biopharmaceutical sciences.
• Registration as a pharmacist in a province or territory of Canada.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:

• Experience working as a direct patient care pharmacist
• Experience participating in a pharmacy and therapeutics committee.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of drug licensing and reimbursement systems in Canada.

COMPETENCIES:

• Demonstrate integrity and respect
• Working effectively with others
• Thinking things through
• Showing initiative and being action-oriented
• Communication

ABILITIES:

• Ability to conduct and prepare written scientific technical reviews, evaluations or analysis of new patented medicines within the context of a Canadian regulatory framework.
• Ability to identify therapeutic classes of new medicines and establish comparable dosage regimens.
• Ability to research, analyze and conduct critical appraisals.
• Ability to work under pressure, manage competing priorities and meet tight deadlines.

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

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability and willingness to work overtime and flexible hours, as required.
• Ability and willingness to travel on occasion.

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

The communication skills will be assessed throughout the selection process.

You must provide proof of education credentials at a later time in the process. 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/indexe.stm

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 applied.

If you are a public service employee, please identify clearly your substantive group and level and your employment status on your resume and/or application form. Please also ensure that your Personal Record Identifier (PRI) is included in your application.

CANDIDATES WILL NOT BE SOLICITED FOR INCOMPLETE OR POSSIBLY MISSING INFORMATION.

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.

As an equal opportunity employer, the Public Service of Canada is committed to accommodating the needs of persons with disabilities. If you have any health or physical limitations, which may adversely affect your performance during any phase of the appointment process, please identify any accommodation needed.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans first and then to Canadian citizens and permanent residents, 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.