Chemical Technician

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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.

By submitting an application to this inventory, you are applying to future positions, rather than a specific job. As positions become available, applicants who meet the qualifications will be contacted for further assessment.

Duties

The EG-02 positions are junior, entry-level positions that provide technical, scientific support to intermediate and senior positions under close supervision for the development, implementation and delivery of a natural resources program or natural resources projects and to support advisors to internal and external stakeholders. Activities include preparing calibration solutions, tabulating data and operating equipment such as densitometers, titrators, gas chromatographs and more.

The EG-03 positions are intermediate positions that provide technical, scientific support to intermediate and senior positions with some supervision for the development, implementation and delivery of a natural resources program or natural resources projects and to support advisors to internal and external stakeholders. Activities build on those of the EG-02 positions with more independence, and the expectation that employees would be responsible for more activities. EG-03 employees would also be expected to help with setup and execution of diverse bench scale research experiments, examples of which are contaminant transport columns, polymer synthesis, catalysts preparation and gas sorption experiments.

Work environment

Work is performed in laboratories at CanmetENERGY Devon, located a 20 minute drive from south Edmonton. As this position works on-site only, remote work is not a possibility.

Although there is no public transit available, parking is free. You can expect to work in a fast-paced environment work is often conducted under tight timelines. Technologists work directly with other technologists and chemists, and within projects teams of technologist, chemists, engineers and scientists. Research areas are very diverse and include biomass to fuels, contaminant transport/environmental fate, carbon capture and storage, hydrogen production and critical minerals.

Intent of the process

The intent is to have an inventory of candidates to draw from when vacancies arise for current and future needs at the Devon (AB) Laboratory or the Ottawa (ON) Lab. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis as long as the poster is active. The immediate need is to staff positions in Devon, Alberta.

Preference may be given to candidates who self-identify as a member of an employment equity group.
Self-declaration: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/jobs/opportunities/government/self-declaring-because-we-care.html

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
A secondary school diploma or employer-approved alternatives (see Note)

Note: The employer-approved alternatives to a secondary school diploma are:
- A satisfactory score on the Public Service Commission test approved as an alternative to a secondary school diploma; or
- An acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

Essential Experience:
EG-02:
-Experience performing basic chemistry tasks in a laboratory setting (experience acquired within an education setting will also be accepted)

EG-03:
-Experience in carrying out standard test methods, data collection/compilation, processing, or verification in accordance with established laboratory procedures
-Experience in calibrating, operating and/or maintaining laboratory testing equipment
-Experience in maintaining technical logs, files and records, databases, and/or inventories

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge
EG-02:
-Basic knowledge of chemical technology practices and procedures
-Basic knowledge of the operation of laboratory equipment
-Knowledge of chemical health and safety practices and Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS)

EG-03:
-Knowledge of chemical laboratory equipment
-Knowledge of chemical health and safety practices and Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS)

Ability
EG-02:
-Ability to communicate effectively in writing
-Ability to communicate effectively orally
-Ability to conduct basic laboratory tasks
-Ability to organize data and prepare reports using Microsoft Excel and Word

EG-03:
-Ability to communicate effectively in writing
-Ability to communicate effectively orally
-Ability to perform laboratory tests following standard test methods
-Ability to calibrate, operate, and maintain basic scientific equipment
-Ability to organize data and prepare reports using Microsoft Excel and Word

Personal Suitabilities
EG-02 and EG-03:
-Demonstrating Integrity and Respect
-Thinking Things Through
-Working Effectively with Others
-Showing Initiative and being Action Oriented

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

Asset Education:
Graduation with a technology diploma or degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in chemistry, environmental sciences or some other specialization relevant to the position.

Degree equivalency

Asset Experience:
Experience in the collection, preparation, classification, measurement, and maintenance of biological samples in a research environment
Experience in analysis of water or soil samples
Experience in analysis of liquid fuels, lubricants or related products

Operational Requirements
Willingness and ability to occasionally work overtime
Willingness and ability to work rotational shifts including nights, evenings, weekends and designated holidays
Willingness and ability to wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including Nitrile, leather, and other gloves; half mask respirators; dust mask; lab coat; safety glasses/goggles.
Willingness and ability to work with hazardous chemicals

Other operational requirements may be required, dependent on the position being staffed

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

Applicants who are considered for an opportunity will be sent further information by email regarding what to expect during subsequent phases of this staffing process.

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

As we anticipate a large number of applications, we may be applying volume management strategies throughout the selection process such as, but not limited to, top-down approach, cut-off scores and/or random selection.

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.