*ANTICIPATORY* Forensic Specialist - Understudy

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Duties

The primary responsibility is the successful completion of training in forensic science services. Under supervision or as part of a team, gathers information, organizes and analyzes forensic data (specimens), applies scientific techniques and provides results to supervisor, scientists or colleagues for review and feedback.

Studies methods used to maintain exhibit integrity, learns to select appropriate samples and analytical approaches used to extract the maximum amount of information available in the exhibit material.

Provides assistance in the writing technical documents and reports.

Provides feedback on the quality of training standards and on readiness for more difficult assignments.

Studies theories, methodologies and procedures related to forensic examination of material evidence.

Identifies and analyzes material of probative value, interprets analytical results, formulates conclusions stating the forensic significance of the results, confers with more senior forensic staff, supervisor or colleagues regarding the significance of the conclusions in relation to an investigation or criminal charge and writes reports for review.

Reviews assigned evidence originally submitted by police, legal counselors and other sources; examines or analyzes specimens to derive information for the requesting party or parties; and applies techniques to the exhibit material pertaining to a comprehensive discipline(s) to yield the optimum analytical information.

Supports investigation activities in the laboratory.

Participates in the conduct of forensic science application, research and development projects related, for example, to expand forensic investigative techniques; and keeps current with the advances in one or more forensic science specialties through scientific literature, conferences and seminars

Provides feedback on the quality of training standards.

Work environment

The work is performed in an environment with intermittent distractions such as office noise and interruptions from telephone and visitors.

The incumbent has no control over the pace of work, and no errors are tolerated in the examination or analysis of samples in support of investigations, which can cause stress.

There is exposure in the laboratory to solvents, chemicals and to biological materials such as blood and flesh samples which can lead to exposure to HIV; and there is occasional requirement to wear protective clothing or equipment.

Intent of the process

The immediate need is to create a pool for anticipated future vacancies on an indeterminate basis, with various linguistic profiles and a RCMP Enhanced Reliability status security clearance.

A pool of candidates may be established and may be used to staff similar positions within the RCMP in the National Capital and Surrey regions 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.

Once the candidate has successfully completed the in-house understudy, he/she will be able to work on casework and will be appointed to a CH-03 (FSLS-02) position.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

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.

NOTE: The courses for the specialization must be acceptable and relevant to the functions of the position.

Transcript of your courses may be required to validate courses taken.

This position comprises a rigid in-house understudy. Candidates will be required to successfully complete the understudy training for the Firearms & Toolmark Identification Program.

Degree equivalency

Experience applying scientific methodology or technical procedures
Experience in the evaluation and interpretation of scientific data
Experience performing research and presenting results

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

Various language requirements

Information on language requirements

Knowledge of Quality Assurance and Quality Control
Knowledge of safety practices in a laboratory and safe handling practices of firearms

Ability to communicate effectively orally
Ability to communicate effectively in writing
Ability to manage own time
Ability to interpret results
Ability to problem solve
Ability to work as part of a team

Effective interpersonal relationships
Flexibility
Motivation to learn and to move forward
Dependability
Attention to detail

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

Experience handling a variety of firearms such as: rifles, pistols, revolvers, shotguns, military & police automatic firearms and commercial sporting firearms

Experience applying forensic firearms techniques. This includes:
• Cartridge Component Comparisons (can include traditional and virtual comparison microscopy, and the application of consecutively matching striae (CMS) criteria)
• Probable Make & Type analysis
• Impact Damage assessment
• Angle Determination

Willingness and ability to travel for work related assignments.
Willingness and ability to testify in a court of law anywhere in Canada.
Willingness and ability to work overtime.
Willingness and ability to work in a police environment, including exposure to unsettling and/or graphic material and attending crime scenes.
Willingness and ability to handle firearms, as required, throughout their time in the position.

Candidates will be asked to indicate their willingness to accept this condition prior to an offer of employment.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status 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.

Obtain and maintain a valid medical clearance
Work with and be exposed to hazardous chemicals and equipment.
Work with and be exposed to biological samples
Wear appropriate protective clothing and/or equipment.
Maintain standing and/or sitting positions for extended periods of time.
Move and/or lift items (up to 20kg)
Adhere to laboratory safety standards and procedures.

NOTE: Candidates must meet the applicable Conditions of Employments at the time of appointment and must continue to meet these during the period of appointment.

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

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 (Situation/Challenge, Tasks, Action and Result).

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.

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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.