Laboratory Technologist EG-05

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Duties

The Laboratory Technician will work closely with the Laboratory Manager, laboratory technicians, and other members of the CHARS Operations branch to see to the proper functioning and availability of the Canadian High Arctic Research Station (CHARS) laboratories. The laboratory technician will play an important role in the occupational health and safety department, such as reviewing procedures, conducting inspections, and applying corrective measures. They will collaborate and provide support to POLAR and visiting researchers, deploy and maintain laboratory equipment (microscopes, thermocyclers, autoclaves, growth chambers, liquid nitrogen generator, etc.), coordinate requests for laboratory space, monitor laboratory activities, and maintain the laboratory’s equipment, consumables and hazardous material inventory. They will also be responsible for some scheduling, providing orientations, supervising users, troubleshooting issues, supporting procurement of equipment and supplies, and other laboratory-related tasks.

Work environment

Polar Knowledge Canada (POLAR) is responsible for advancing Canada’s knowledge of the Arctic, strengthening Canadian leadership in polar science and technology, and promoting the development and distribution of knowledge of other circumpolar regions, including Antarctica. POLAR operates the Canadian High Arctic Research Station (CHARS) campus and conducts world-class cutting edge Arctic research out of this extraordinary facility.

Perks of the job
 Isolated Post Allowances (IPA): The total amount of these allowances will normally fall between
$25,270 to $42,117 per year depending on number of eligible dependents.
 Vacation Travel Assistance (VTA): The vacation travel assistance payment is provided twice per
year to the employee and each eligible dependent. The VTA rates are updated every 6 months
and rates vary for each work location.
 Flexible work schedule at the state-of-the-art CHARS campus
 Relocation assistance and crown housing may be available
 Progressive range of health benefits including medical and dental
 Hands-on and dynamic job with opportunities for training and growth

Intent of the process

The initial intent is to staff one (1) position on a permanent basis. The results of this process may be used to staff similar positions within Polar Knowledge Canada.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter "In your cover letter, please indicate why you are interested in relocating to Cambridge Bay, Nunavut."

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

EDUCATION

Successful completion of two years of a post-secondary program with acceptable specialization in a scientific field.
Notes
• It is the recognized educational institution (e.g. community college, CÉGEP or university) that determines whether the courses taken by a candidate correspond to two years of a post-secondary program at that institution.
• The courses for the specialization must be acceptable and may have been taken at a recognized post-secondary institution, but not necessarily within a degree program in the required specialization.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE

EX1: Experience carrying out assigned technical data collection, compilation, processing or verification in a research environment
EX2: Experience reading, analyzing, extracting and synthesizing information including drafting, writing and assisting in the preparation of laboratory documents, protocols and reports
EX3: Experience working and carrying out various laboratory related tasks in a laboratory environment
EX4:Experience maintaining and operating scientific instruments and equipment
EX5: Experience with occupational health and safety within a laboratory setting

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

ASSET EDUCATION

1. Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) diploma or certificate
2. Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) training such as first aid, WHMIS training, spill response and hazardous material handling training
3. A college or university degree in a science related field

ASSET EXPERIENCE

AEX1: Experience working in a northern community
AEX2: Experience setting-up, troubleshooting and servicing laboratory equipment and instruments

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

English essential
LINGUISTIC REQUIREMENTS
English Essential (EE)

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE

K1: Knowledge of concepts and methodologies used in arctic research

COMPETENCIES

C1: Creative Thinking
C2: Interpersonal Skills
C3: Respectful of diversity
C4: Initiative and action oriented

ABILITIES

AB1: Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Ability and willingness to relocate to Cambridge Bay, Nunavut

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

Inuit enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement who are found qualified in this staffing process will be given priority appointment ahead of other qualified applicants. Inuit found qualified in this staffing process will be hired on a permanent basis. Other successful candidates may be hired on a term basis.

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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