Research Manager INVENTORY

Important messages

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Assessment accommodation

When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to an inventory for future vacancies. As positions become available, applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment.

Applicants may be referred for one or more opportunities if they meet the needs of the position identified for staffing. Given that managers may choose to access your application at any point, we recommend submitting your application as soon as possible.

Health Canada (HC) and Public Health Agency (PHAC) are committed to increasing representation of Black employees and other racialized groups, Indigenous People, women and persons with disabilities. We would like our workforce to be reflective of the population we serve. Therefore, we encourage candidates to indicate voluntarily on their application if they are a member of one of these groups.

You may also review jobs open to the public through INFOTEL at 1-800-645-5605. The INFOTEL number for persons using a TTY/TDD is 1-800-532-9397.

HC and PHAC welcomes applications from Veterans. We recognize your contribution to Canadians and would like to offer you the opportunity to continue your career in an environment where multi-talented employees with diverse skills are appreciated and supported.

WORK FROM WHERE YOU ARE
It could be possible to telework from anywhere within Canada. However, there are certain positions where work in the office is required.

EVERYONE IS WELCOME
HC and PHAC are dedicated to building an inclusive workforce that comprises individuals who have an array of identities, abilities, background, culture, skills, perspectives, and experiences that are representative of Canada’s current and evolving population. 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.

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 has been recognized as one of the Top Employers for Young People for five years running and as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers for the past ten years! 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 temporarily, 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 the Public Health Agency of Canada and 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: 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 an acceptable doctoral degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in a field of the natural sciences related to the duties of the position, or the employer-approved alternative for the SE classification. (See Note 1).
Note 1:
The employer-approved alternative for the SE classification is an acceptable master’s or bachelor’s degree coupled with acceptable research, training and experience. The degree must be from a recognized post-secondary institution and in scientific fields and specialties related to the duties of the position. The training and experience must clearly demonstrate the ability to do personal research of doctoral degree calibre.

Note 2: If you were educated outside of Canada, you must have your certificates and/or diplomas assessed against Canadian education standards. This will enable you to provide proof that your foreign credentials are comparable to Canadian Standards when applying for a job in the public service. The public service recognizes Foreign Educational Credentials as long as they are deemed comparable to Canadian standards, through a recognized credential assessment service. Please consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials for further information at http://www.cicic.ca and see link below for more information on degree equivalency.
Degree equivalency

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:

Significant* experience managing a science program including leading the development and delivery of collaborative projects including proposals preparation, human and financial resources allocation and project management (Excludes Supervision).

Significant* experience in leading scientific risk assessments or in the development of risk assessment methodologies or in leading the delivery of collaborative research or monitoring projects.

Significant* and Recent*** experience providing strategic advice and recommendations to senior management** through written and verbal briefings related to science-based operational or regulatory programs.

Significant* and Recent*** experience in developing and maintaining consultative and collaborative working relationships with internal and external partners in support of collaborative projects.

Recent*** Experience in financial**** management.

*Significant experience is defined as experience in which the person’s primary responsibilities include these duties and refers to the breadth and depth as well as the complexity of tasks that is normally associated with having performed a broad range of related activities which are usually acquired over a period of two (2) years

**Senior manager level: senior level is considered to be at the EX-01 level or equivalent in the public sector or the equivalent of Vice President, Director, and Senior Director or C suite management level in the private sector.

*** Recent experience is defined as experience normally acquired within the last five (5) years.

**** Financial management is defined as experience in which the candidate was responsible for managing an operational or salary budget and encompasses financial planning, forecasting and accountability.

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

ASSET EDUCATION:

Graduation with a post-graduate degree (PhD or Master's) from a recognized post-secondary institution with specialization related to the duties of the position in any of the following; biology, toxicology, chemistry, biochemistry, epidemiology, pharmacology, environmental science, public health, health science.

Degree equivalency

Experience providing scientific leadership in the area of human health risk assessments.
Experience leading the planning and delivery of programs in the area of chemicals management.
Experience in managing the operations of a research laboratory
Experience in managing an air pollution health science program (excludes supervision).
Experience leading multidisciplinary research with an air pollution and human health component(excludes supervision).
Experience in managing a water quality health science program(excludes supervision).

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

Various language requirements
NOTE: In the public service, positions require knowledge of English, French, or both English and French. When both official languages are required, the position is designated "bilingual". The proficiency levels for Reading, Writing, and Oral Interaction are the following: A (beginner), B (intermediate), C (advanced). Candidates must meet the language requirements of a position before an appointment can be made.

https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/jobs/services/gc-jobs/language-requirements-candidates.html

Information on language requirements

Second Language Writing Skills Self-Assessment
In order to help you decide if you should apply to a bilingual position, an optional self-assessment of your writing skills in your second official language is available for you to take before completing your application.

For more information, please consult:
Unsupervised Internet Test of Second Language Writing Skills

KNOWLEDGE

Knowledge of policies and procedures in a workplace setting (i.e., procurement, staffing, V&Es, financial policies)

ABILITIES:

Ability to supervise/ manage people
Ability to communicate effectively orally.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing

PERSONAL SUITABILITY & LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:

Create Vision and Strategy
Mobilize People
Uphold Integrity and Respect (Including respect for Diversity)
Collaborate with partners and Stakeholders (Internally and Externally)
Promote Innovation and Guide Change
Achieve Results
Effective interpersonal skills

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

ASSET KNOWLEDGE:

Knowledge of risk assessment, risk management principles and emerging health risk assessment methodology.

In support of achieving a diversified workforce, consideration may be given to a membership in one of the designated employment equity groups.

Willingness and ability to travel occasionally
Willingness and ability to work overtime on short notice.

Conditions of employment

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

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

Your experiences will be verified against your CV. It is your responsibility to ensure your application matches your CV.

Our intention is to communicate with candidates via email. Candidates should check their email accounts regularly, as there may be new communications regarding this inventory. Candidates must include a valid email address, and to make sure that this address is functional and accepts messages from unknown users.

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.