Forensic Technology Advisor

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Duties

Conducts forensic examinations and analysis of evidential materials using validated methods and procedures, maintains established casework performance standards, assesses results, interprets experimental controls and standards, documents findings, updates databases, performs technical and administrative reviews of casework, writes forensic laboratory reports as required and provides expert testimony in court.

Applies quality control processes and maintains chain of evidence in accordance with established laboratory accreditation standards and FS&IS policies, methods and standard operating procedures.

Performs routine checks, calibration, re-calibration, preventive maintenance, repairs and troubleshooting of specialized forensic technology instruments and associated accessories/devices to minimize and/or mitigate “out of service” events or incidents and/or to enable re-introduction of “out of service” instruments into “active” service while ensuring that standards are upheld, the integrity of evidence is reliable, and accreditation is safeguarded.

Provides site oriented technical expertise in the installation and integration of specialized forensic technology instruments in a manner that respects established scientific, accreditation and policy standards, procedures and/or methods and provides advice on the acquisition of replacement instruments including associated service agreements and the specifications for the procurement process.

Provides technical expertise in identifying trends and examining what drives those trends, recommends potential improvements to work processes, standard operating practices, instrumentation and analytical methodologies, and makes recommendations on the best approach.

Delivers training and supports other technologists in the use and maintenance of instruments and methodologies, develops and recommends changes to associated guides and manuals, and formally recommends line command approval on technical assessments of individuals’ proficiency tests.

Liaises with subject matter expert with national oversight and/or manufacturer’s technical representatives to coordinate instrument servicing and/or repair as required.

Work environment

A CAREER NOWHERE NEAR ORDINARY!

The RCMP offers an exceptional career, letting you make a real difference in your community and your country. No other police force in Canada provides the levels of services and variety offered by the RCMP, as well as opportunities for continued learning and growth.

As an employer of choice for over 26,000 men and women, the RCMP promises a career like no other. With over 130 years of tradition and service, the RCMP is Canada's national police service. Proud of our traditions and confident in meeting future challenges, we commit to preserve the peace, uphold the law and provide quality service in partnership with our communities.

**These positions are located at 1200 Vanier Parkway, Ottawa**

These positions do not allow for remote work or telework arrangements.

Psychological Environment
There is lack of control over the pace of work and there is no tolerance for error during a criminal investigation process, which can lead to stress.
Work is normally conducted in a laboratory environment and may also be conducted at investigation (crime) scenes. Safe handling of biological and chemical materials and agents is required.
The work also requires presentation in judicial or training fora.

Physical Environment
Work is normally 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.

Intent of the process

The immediate need is to staff two positions on an indeterminate basis, with a linguistic profile of Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB and that requires a secret security clearance.

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

Should a Civilian Member (CM) be found qualified and selected for appointment, the appointment will not result in a change of status to the Public Service (PS) category for the CM.

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Positions to be filled: 2

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A list of the courses you have taken as well as any courses that you are taking now, or that you will be taking this academic year

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 with a specialization in chemical technology or chemistry

Degree equivalency

Experience:
Significant* working experience in using complex instrumentations, such as: SEM-EDS, FTIR, IC-MS, UHPLC-MS, GC-MS.

*“Significant” is defined as the depth and breadth of experience normally associated with the performance of duties on a continuous basis over approximately two (2) years, gained within the last five (5) years

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

Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)

Information on language requirements

Knowledge:
Knowledge of quality assurance (QA) and quality control (QC) in an analytical laboratory.
Knowledge of forensic methodology, instrumentation & analysis

Abilities/Skills:
Ability to communicate effectively orally
Ability to communicate effectively in writing
Ability to plan and organize
Ability to troubleshoot and problem solve
Ability to take initiative and make decisions

Personal Suitability:
Conscientiousness
Leadership
Flexibility
Dependability
Effective interpersonal relationships

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

Experience:
Several* years of working experience in a laboratory environment.

*“Several” is defined as the depth and breadth of experience normally associated with the performance of duties on a continuous basis over approximately two (2) years gained within the last five (5) years.

Knowledge:
Knowledge in an ISO/IEC 17025 accredited analytical laboratory environment
Knowledge in set-up, calibration, operation, maintenance and troubleshooting of specialized analytical instruments
Knowledge in the use of a laboratory information management system

Willingness and ability to travel.
Willingness and ability to testify in court of law anywhere in Canada.
Work with and be exposed to hazardous chemicals and equipment.
Move and/or lift heavy items (up to 35 kg)

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance - 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.

Must obtain and maintain a valid medical clearance
Must obtain and maintain a valid security clearance
Willingness and Ability to complete the mandatory in-house training program*.

*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.

All employees of the core public administration are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and attest to their vaccination status unless accommodated based on a medical contraindication, religion, or another prohibited ground for discrimination as defined under the Canadian Human Rights Act.

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

***These positions do not allow for remote work or telework arrangements***

Candidates must meet all essential qualifications to be appointed to a position. This will be determined through the use of various evaluation tools.

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

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: https://www.cicic.ca

Indeterminate employees at the same group and level, or equivalent may be considered for deployment, assignment/secondment prior to the assessment of other applicants.

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

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 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.

HOW TO APPLY:
You will be required to answer screening questions to demonstrate how you meet the Essential Qualifications (Education and all Essential Experiences).

When answering the screening questions, it is not sufficient to say that you have the required qualifications or to list your current or past responsibilities. Rather, you must provide concrete examples of tasks you have accomplished with significant details to explain the WHAT, WHEN, WHERE and HOW you acquired each qualification.

For each experience criteria, please provide the following information:

1- Name of the department or organization where the experience was acquired;
2- Title of the position occupied, group and level and the period(s) in which you performed the functions (M-Y to M-Y);
3- Specific details of tasks or projects demonstrating how the experience was acquired.

Should your responses to the screening questions contain insufficient details to demonstrate that you meet the screening criteria, your application will not be given further consideration in this process. Candidates will not be solicited for incomplete or possible missing information.

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.