Laboratory Technologist

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Duties

The laboratory technologist will work in chemistry laboratories of Air Analysis and Quality Section of the Atmospheric Science and Technology Directorate of Environment and Climate Change Canada’s Science and Technology Branch. The roles of the laboratory technologist may include laboratory work for preparing and analyzing samples for a variety of environmental pollutants, managing and analyzing data, and assisting in the preparation and maintaining of documents required in an ISO 17025 accredited laboratory.

Work environment

Environment and Climate Change Canada is a science-based department, which provides the science and technology information needed so that Canadians can make informed decisions about the environment. In addition, Environment and Climate Change Canada's science and technology work helps us to protect and conserve our air, water, wildlife and spaces. Atmospheric Science and Technology Directorate leads a number of air quality regulatory activities, data collection and modelling and, environmental monitoring, that support a broad range of government priorities, collaborating with partners in government, Provinces and Territories, academia, and the private sector to achieve mutual goals and shared priorities. The laboratory technologist will be conducting work in the Air Analysis and Quality Section laboratories that provide product testing, technical support, and expert scientific advice in support of CEPA regulatory and enforcement actions.

Intent of the process

The immediate need is to staff (1) one indeterminate position in Ottawa with an English essential language profile. Please note that the position will require on-site presence.

A pool of qualified candidates will be established and may be used to staff similar positions with various tenures (acting, term, indeterminate, deployment, assignment, secondment), language requirements and profiles in ECCC in Ottawa or Toronto.

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)

EEDU1: Graduation with a diploma or degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering, biology or a relevant technical field, or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience

Degree equivalency

EEX1: Recent* experience in performing operation, calibration and maintenance of laboratory instruments used in chemical and physical measurements of environmental pollutants by Gas Chromatography (GC), Liquid Chromatography (LC), Ion Chromatography (IC), X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF), and/or Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (ICPMS).

EEX2: Recent* experience in sample preparation for the analysis of environmental contaminants.

EEX3: Recent* experience in collecting and analyzing technical or field data.

EEX4: Experience in working in an ISO accredited laboratory.

EEX5: (*) Recent experience is defined as being acquired within the last three years.

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

AEX1: Experience using databases of large datasets or Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) to input, process and report laboratory results

AEX2: Experience in the sample collection, preparation and analysis of atmospheric pollutants.

AEX3: Experience in the sample collection, preparation and analysis of volatile organic compounds (VOC) in commercial products.

AEX4: Experience in writing technical documents such as methods, procedures or scientific reports, including field reports.

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

Various language requirements
English Essential
Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB

Information on language requirements

K1: Knowledge of the fundamental techniques used for the collection and preparation of environmental samples for the measurement/determination of trace pollutants.

K2: Knowledge of analytical laboratory techniques used for the analysis of environmental samples.

K3: Knowledge of laboratory health and safety procedures.

K4: Knowledge of quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) procedures related to conducting environmental measurements.

A1: Ability to organize and prioritize workload in support of monitoring programs and research projects

A2: Ability to use software to perform basic statistical analysis, manipulate data and create reports.

A3: Ability to effectively communicate technical information orally and in writing

PS1: Thoroughness
PS2: Judgement
PS3: Dependability
PS4: Initiative
Effective interpersonal relationships

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

OPR1: Willingness to wear protective clothing such as laboratory suits, gloves, respirators, etc. for extended periods of time while working in a restricted access lab environment

OPR2: Willingness to work with toxic chemicals

OPR3: Willingness to work occasional overtime

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

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The information provided must enable the Selection Board Members to understand HOW (clear explanation of duties), WHEN and for HOW LONG (date and length of time in months or years), and WHERE (employer and geographic location) the experience was acquired. You will be asked to provide this information during the application process.

Your resume may be used to confirm the information provided. Candidates will not be solicited for incomplete or missing information. A lack of information may result in your application not being considered any further.

Candidates must meet the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position.
A written examination, an interview and/or a reference check may be part of the candidates' assessment.

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.

Candidates will be required to submit a copy of his/her education documentation. 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/.

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.