Licensing Technologist (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.

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.
The Centre for Biosecurity is continually looking for support to fill current and future vacancies.

***VERY IMPORTANT NOTE: It is the responsibility of the candidate to clearly outline that they meet each of the screening criteria (i.e., Education and Experience Qualifications, both Essential and Assets) by RESPONDING TO THE SCREENING QUESTIONS IN THE ONLINE APPLICATION. Please note that it is not sufficient to only state that the requirement is met or to provide a listing of current responsibilities, rather the candidate must provide concrete examples that illustrate how they meet the requirement. Lack of EXAMPLES and DETAILS, including the date range (in MONTHS and YEARS) that demonstrate where and when these qualifications were acquired, may result in your application being rejected as the Assessment Board will have insufficient information to determine whether or not you meet the qualifications. Candidates will not be solicited for incomplete or possible missing information.

All communication received from candidates throughout the staffing process may be used to assess qualifications on the Statement of Merit Criteria.

Work environment

At the Public Health Agency of Canada, we take pride in what we do.
We believe that the work we do is defined by more than just a position title. We encourage our employees to be creative, motivated, inspired, and innovative, regardless of their level. We promote opportunities for growth because we support employee development.
The Public Health Agency of Canada is part of the Health Portfolio of the Government of Canada. The Centre for Biosecurity contributes to the Agency’s ongoing efforts to anticipate and respond to public health challenges and protect the health, safety, and security of the Canadian public against the risks posed by human pathogens and toxins. You can learn more about the Public Health Agency of Canada’s Centre for Biosecurity by visiting: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/health/biosafety-biosecurity.html.

Intent of the process

Although the immediate intent of this process will be to fill positions with bilingual profile and tenure in a hybrid work environment (40-60% of working time onsite), applicants should be aware that this selection process may be used to staff similar positions with various linguistic requirements, various security requirements, various conditions of employment and/or various tenures within the Public Health Agency of Canada in the National Capital Region. This process also intends to create and maintain an inventory of candidates.

UPCOMING PLANNED APPLICATION PULL DATES:
A pull from the inventory will be taking place during Fall 2023. We strongly encourage you to finalize your application so you can be considered for the next step of assessment.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter "A cover letter identifying why you are interested in this opportunity and why you are the best candidate.  Ability to communicate effectively in writing will be considered via your cover letter."

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

Essential Education:
A secondary school diploma or employer-approved alternatives.

Degree equivalency

Essential Experience:
• Experience in conducting or coordinating scientific or regulatory evaluations of various data.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)

Information on language requirements

Essential Experience
• Experience working in a research or reference laboratory environment.

Essential Knowledge:
• Knowledge of the theories, principles, methods and practices of (1) biological science and, (2) research and reference laboratory environments.

Essential Competencies:
• Judgement
• Thoroughness
• Effective Interpersonal Relations

Essential Abilities:
• Ability to communicate effectively orally.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
• Ability to analyze and interpret information.
• Ability to work effectively both individually with minimal supervision and in a team.

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:
College diploma in a field relevant to the position (e.g. applied sciences).
Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with specialization in a biological science relevant to the duties of the position (e.g. microbiology, immunology, biotechnology, molecular biology, cell biology, biochemistry, biomedical science or other related discipline).

Degree equivalency

Experience:
• Experience providing scientific and regulatory advice and guidance.
• Experience working with Microsoft Dynamics 365.

Knowledge:
• Knowledge of the Human Pathogens and Toxins Act and Regulations or the Health of Animals Act and Regulations.

Competencies:
• Initiative

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

Willingness and ability to work overtime on short notice.
Willingness and ability to travel on duty for up to 5 days.

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

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

1. Please ensure that you read ALL points listed below, as this section contains important information about the application process. Failure to read these notes and follow these instructions could result in your application missing required information which may result in your application being eliminated from this selection process.

a) You are entitled to participate in the selection process in the official language of your choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.

b) We will only accept on-line applications received via the Public Service Jobs site. Persons with disabilities or residing in locations that prevent them from applying on-line are asked to contact 1-800-645-5605.

c) For this selection process, we will communicate with you by email. You must provide a valid email address to which you wish to receive communication regarding this selection process. You must ensure that you check your email account including spam, promotion or other folders regularly as there may be a deadline for responses. If you respond past the deadline you risk being removed from the selection process.

d) Depending on the number of applicants, volume management strategies such as, but not limited to, top-down approach, cut-off scores, random selection and/or assessment may be used for the purpose of managing applications/candidates. Should a volume management strategy be used, communication regarding the application of the strategy will be provided to those candidates who are impacted.

e) During the application or assessment process both cheating and plagiarism are considered forms of misconduct and are not permitted. Any person found cheating, including those who help others to cheat, may be subject to removal from the selection process.

f) For more information on how to apply to a selection process, please visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GW7P3g9hhI

g) Your ability to communicate effectively in writing may be assessed via the application.

h) Various assessment tools may be used in this selection process such as: standardized tests, reference checks, written tests, an interview, etc.

i) All written and verbal communication obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to close of process, may be used to evaluate the candidate.

j) Based on the hiring division’s needs, additional essential qualifications, asset qualifications, organizational needs, operational requirements and/or conditions of employment may be identified and applied during the assessment and/or selection of candidates.

k) Other sources of information (such as performance agreements, work samples, board member knowledge, etc.) may be used to assess the criteria identified on the Statement of Merit Criteria.

l) Appointment decisions may be based on one or more of the following criteria:
i) Matching of the individual's experience or qualifications to the strengths and weaknesses of the work team.
ii) Matching of the individual's experience or qualifications to the specific duties of the position being staffed.
iii) Depth, breadth, type of work-specific experience.
iv) Level/degree of one or more competencies/qualifications.
v) The organizational need of restructuring/budgetary constraints.

m) Proof of education will be requested if you are considered for a position. 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/

n) Candidates may be required to pay for travel and relocation costs associated with this selection process.

o) The Public Health Agency of Canada is committed to Employment Equity. In order to ensure a diversified workforce, preference may be given to candidates self-identifying as belonging to one or more of the following Employment Equity groups: aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minority groups provided the candidate meets all essential qualifications listed on the job opportunity notice and any applicable asset qualification(s).

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.