MEDICAL EPIDEMIOLOGIST

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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.

Candidates must clearly demonstrate with concrete examples IN THE TEXT QUESTIONS how they meet the education and experience factors listed in the essential qualifications and assets. Resumes may be used as a secondary source to validate the education and the experience described in their answers to the text questions. Failure to provide this information in the requested format may result in your application being rejected.

Duties

Summary of Duties

1. Plans, organizes, directs and conducts epidemiological and medical research on the health effects of (ambient air pollutants, outdoor biologicals, and indoor air quality) and other environmental factors.
2. Analyses and interprets data from epidemiological and medical and conducts critical reviews of scientific literature and other information.
3. Presents results of research studies through publications in scientific journals and other appropriate venues.
4. Designs and conducts economic evaluation studies, such as cost-benefit analyses, of environmental health and safety programs.
5. Communicates with the public, medical and public health professionals, and stakeholders with respect to the area of specialisation.
6. Drafts replies to letters or questions, press releases and other briefing material for the Minister where there is a requirement for epidemiological, medical, public health or health economics information.
7. Coordinates human, financial and material resources allocated to research projects.
8. Establishes and maintains national and international collaborative working relationships; participates in national and international medical conferences.

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!

The Healthy Environments and Consumer Safety Branch (HECSB) helps to maintain and improve the health of all Canadians by promoting healthy living, working and recreational environments, and by minimizing the harm caused by environmental factors, exposure to chemicals and radiation sources, workplace hazardous products, and unsafe consumer products and cosmetics. We work with Canadians, and other partners, to help prevent health and safety issues, target the highest risk areas to maximize our impact, and respond quickly when necessary to protect the health and safety Canadians. HECSB is organized into four directorates, each with responsibilities for a wide variety of policies, programs and services.

Intent of the process

This is an anticipatory staffing process designed to create a pool of qualified candidates. A pool of qualified candidates may be established and may be used to staff similar permanent or temporary positions within Health Canada.

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

For additional notes and alternatives pertaining to this group, please refer to the Qualification Standards website at http://www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/gui/squn02-eng.asp#MD

The minimum standard is:

Graduation with a degree from a recognized school of medicine.
Occupational Certification

Eligibility for licence to practice medicine in a province or territory of Canada.

Degree equivalency

Experience

Experience in providing strategic advice and recommendations to senior management.
Experience in planning, organizing, directing and conducting epidemiological and medical research.
Experience in developing strategic partnerships with key stakeholders on health-related issues.

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

Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada specialty certification in public health and preventive medicine, or a Master of Science in epidemiology.

Degree equivalency

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge

Knowledge of Epidemiology (especially chronic disease epidemiology) and one of the following medical specialities: community medicine, public health or occupational medicine.
Knowledge of biostatistics, health economics, and general clinical medicine; effects of environmental contaminants on the human body.
Knowledge of policies and procedures of research protocols and information collection.

Abilities

Ability to review, evaluate and analyse information to make appropriate recommendations and prepare briefings.
Ability to provide leadership in the development of policies and strategies relating to a scientific program.
Ability to manage a team of health professionals in an interdisciplinary environment.
Ability to communicate effectively orally.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

Personal Suitability

Respectful of diversity
Strategic Thinking
Leadership
Initiative
Effective Interpersonal Relations

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

Organizational Need
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.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Secret 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

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

A test may be administered.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language(s) of their choice.

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 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.