Student Bridging Inventory (various positions)

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.

Persons who cannot apply online or persons with disabilities preventing them from applying online are asked to inform the contact persons responsible for this process prior to the closing date. 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.

Student Bridging allows you to:
• demonstrate your student work experience and further develop your skillset
• benefit from support, training and networking
• conduct meaningful and valuable work to ensure a safer Canada
• advance your career and explore different avenues in the federal public service
• contribute to the renewal of the Federal Policing workforce by bringing new energy, diversity, fresh ideas and perspectives to the workplace

Duties

NFLS employs scientists, technologists and support personnel for its three sites in Ottawa, Edmonton and Surrey. We hope to fill many exciting and innovative positions with a focus on forensic and scientific laboratory work and providing expert testimony in court that benefits and enhances National Forensic Laboratory services, such as:
Biology Services – comparing DNA profiles to determine any associations
Firearms and Toolmark Identification – examinations on firearms, tools and related items
National Anti-Counterfeiting Bureau – assists in establishing counterfeit trends and supporting criminal investigations
Toxicology Services – screening for a broad range of drugs and poisons, and detecting and analyzing drugs and poisons in biological samples
Trace Evidence – recovering, comparing, and identifying non-biological trace evidence

Work environment

Work is normally conducted in a laboratory environment where there is exposure to a variety of occupational hazards (biological, chemical, physical), some of which are not readily identifiable and as such an awareness of these risks must be maintained and appropriate safety procedures observed. As part of the criminal investigation process, there is lack of control over the pace of work and there is no tolerance for error.

The work involves exposure to disagreeable or unpleasant crime scene environments, unpleasant materials such as graphic descriptions of major case investigations and crime scene photos, and evidentiary material from crime scenes.

Intent of the process

The RCMP’s Forensic Science & Identification Services, National Forensic Laboratory Services are seeking interest from current or recently graduated students who are/were employed in the federal public service through a student program such as FSWEP, CO-OP or RAP, in an effort to build a student inventory of eligible candidates for various positions in Ottawa, Edmonton and Surrey.

The inventory will be used to staff a variety of opportunities, in diverse fields, with different linguistic profiles and various levels of RCMP security clearances, subject to hiring manager’s discretion and position requirements.

This staffing process is subject to:
• positions becoming available in various areas of the National Forensic Laboratory Services
• students meeting the essential merit criteria for the position
• students being in the process of completing a work term/placement or have completed at least one work term/placement in the federal public service through a program such as FSWEP, CO-OP or RAP
• demonstrating that studies will be completed within the timeframe indicated for the position, which shall be before the appointment (if a current student)
• validating that date of graduation does not exceed the 36-month limit (if a recent graduate)

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)

EDUCATION:
Various post-secondary requirements depending on group. Please see "Qualification standards for the core public administration by occupational group or classification" link.

Current or recently graduated student that is/was employed in the federal public service through a student program such as FSWEP, Co-op or RAP for at least one work term/placement.

Degree equivalency

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

Various language requirements
English essential
Bilingual Imperative: BBB/BBB, BBC/BBC, CBC/CBC

Information on language requirements

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

• Willingness and ability to work shifts
• Willingness and ability to work overtime
• Willingness and ability to travel for work related assignments.
• Willingness and ability to complete the mandatory in-house training program.

Conditions of employment

• Work with chemicals and hazardous materials
• 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
• Work in cold rooms for limited periods in order to retrieve samples.
• Must be willing and able to testify in a court of law anywhere in Canada
• Work with and be exposed to material from crime scenes

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.

Various security profiles:
• RCMP Enhanced Reliability Status security clearance
• RCMP Secret security clearance
• RCMP Top Secret security clearance

Graduation or anticipated date of graduation for current students will be within the timeframe indicated for the position, which shall be before the 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

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.

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.

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

A test may be administered.

A situational exercise may be administered.

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

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.