Scientific Evaluator III

Important messages

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Assessment accommodation

EVERYONE IS WELCOME
Health Canada and the Public Health Agency are dedicated to building an inclusive workforce with a diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds that represents Canada now and in the future. We are passionate about fostering a workplace where all people feel welcome, can reach their full potential, and contribute their unique perspectives and experience to the success of the team.

BRING YOUR WHOLE SELF TO WORK
We encourage all qualified candidates to apply, regardless of race, colour, religion, sex (including gender identity and/or expression), national origin, sexual orientation, civil union or relationship status, disability, age, parental status, military service, or other status protected under federal law.

In addition to your resume, you must clearly demonstrate IN YOUR ANSWERS TO SCREENING AND TEXT QUESTIONS how you meet the essential qualifications regarding the education and experience criteria. You must detail where and when you obtained the education and experiences, including the educational institution, and by identifying the employer(s) or organization(s) where you obtained the required experience factors, as well as concrete examples demonstrating your experiences. Failure to follow these instructions may result in your application being rejected.

HOW CAN YOU APPLY?
Please note that only applications received directly via Jobs GC will be accepted.

Duties

• Evaluate product chemistry and review scientific data supplied for the registration of pest control products.
• Prepare reports on the chemistry of pest control products.
• Act as an expert advisor in chemistry; i.e., provide scientific advice to stakeholders in the registration process and guidance on policies and regulations for pest control products.
• Participate on various committees or working groups for the exchange of scientific knowledge and to discuss issues related to product evaluation.
• Contribute to the development of new protocols, guidelines and methodologies for the chemistry evaluation process.

Work environment

Are you interested in working at a cutting-edge organization that values both your physical and psychological health and wellness, provides rich career development opportunities and rewards innovation? Health Canada is among Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2021 in addition to being recognized as Top employer for Young People since 2015 and as Best Diversity Employer since 2010! Don’t miss your opportunity to not only enjoy the unparalleled benefits of the public service, but to get so much more on our award-winning team!

Intent of the process

Although the immediate intent of this Job Opportunity Advertisement is to staff indeterminately, applicants should be aware that a pool of qualified candidates (fully assessed or partially assessed) may be established and may be used to staff similar positions at this group and level with various language requirements listed in the Language Requirements section. In addition, this process may be used for various tenures (acting appointments, assignment, deployment, indeterminate, specified period, secondment), security requirements and conditions of employment within Health Canada. As a result of the potential and possible use of the selection process and subsequent pool by hiring managers, we encourage all employees seeking this type of opportunity to apply.

Positions to be filled: 2

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 in a natural, physical or applied science with specialization in a field relevant to the duties of the position.

Degree equivalency

Experience:
Experience in conducting scientific or regulatory evaluations
Experience in organic synthesis
Experience in analytical method development

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

Knowledge:
Knowledge of the theories, techniques and practices in organic chemistry
Knowledge of chemical reactions and analytical methods

Abilities:
Ability to communicate effectively orally
Ability to communicate effectively in writing
Ability to analyse and synthesize information from different sources

Personal Suitability:
Effective interpersonal skills
Initiative
Respectful of diversity

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

Education:
Graduation with a Masters, Doctorate degree, or post-graduate diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution in chemistry.

Degree equivalency

Experience:
Experience in the review of data submitted by industry for the purpose of pesticide registration

Knowledge:
Knowledge of legislation applied to the federal regulation of pesticides in Canada
Knowledge of the chemistry related to the manufacturing of pesticides and the formation of microcontaminants
Knowledge of Oracle software

Organizational Needs:
In support of achieving a diversified workforce, consideration may be given to candidates self-declaring as belonging to one of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal peoples, Persons with disabilities, Members of visible minorities, and Women.

Operational Requirements:
May be required to work outside normal working hours on short notice

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

Effective October 6, 2021, the Government of Canada implemented a new Policy on COVID-19 Vaccination for the Core Public Administration Including the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, impacting the core public administration. This policy requires that all new hires on or after the effective date of the policy be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment, and to attest that they are fully vaccinated prior to their start date unless accommodated due to certified medical contraindications, religion, or other prohibited grounds under the Canadian Human Rights Act.

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

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

A written examination may be administered.

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

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

Please ensure that your Personal Record Identifier (PRI) is included in your application.

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 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/.

Volume management strategies may be used (for example: top down approach may be used).

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.