INVENTORY - General Duty Technologist

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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.

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.

Duties

DUTIES:
Assists in and/or performs quality control activities as specified for the forensic analyses conducted.
Assists in and/or performs maintenance, calibration, verification and operation of scientific equipment and any accessories.
Assists in and/or performs ordering of materials and prepares reagents for laboratory analyses.
Assists in the conduct of routine forensic analyses, assesses results and reports observations in writing.
Assist in and/or performs organizing and managing of laboratory inventory.

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.

Work Locations:
1200 Vanier Parkway, Ottawa ON
15707 118th Avenue, Edmonton AB
14200 Green Timbers Way, Surrey BC

There is a mandatory requirement to work in person in the office five (5) days a week.

Positions may be in one the following disciplines:
Toxicology Services
Biology Services
Firearm and tool mark identification
National DNA Data Bank

Intent of the process

A pool of qualified candidates will be established and may be used to staff similar positions within the RCMP in the National Capital Region, Edmonton, AB and Surrey, BC 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

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)

A secondary school diploma or employer-approved alternatives

Degree equivalency

Experience:
Experience working in a laboratory

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

Various language requirements
English Essential, Bilingual imperative BBB/BBB

Information on language requirements

Knowledge:
Knowledge of general laboratory techniques
Knowledge of laboratory safety guidelines

Abilities/Skills:
Ability to communicate effectively orally
Ability to communicate effectively in writing
Ability to plan and organize
Ability to work as part of a team

Personal Suitability:
Attention to detail
Effective interpersonal relationships
Flexibility
Initiative
Dependability
Self-sufficiency

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

Graduation 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.

Degree equivalency

Experience:
Experience preparing and disposing of various solutions and reagents
Experience with the day-to-day maintenance, calibration and verification of instruments and equipment
Experience ordering materials and supplies to contribute to uninterrupted service
Experience handling a variety of firearms such as: rifles, pistols, revolvers, shotguns, military & police automatic firearms and commercial sporting firearms

Knowledge:
Knowledge of Quality Assurance and Quality Control
Knowledge of safe handling practices for firearms.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
(may change during the candidate’s term in section)

Willingness and ability to travel for work related assignments.
Willingness and ability to work in a police environment, including exposure to unsettling and graphic material, on a daily basis.
Willingness and ability to work shifts and overtime.

Conditions of employment

• Work with hazardous materials, chemicals, and firearms
• Work with and be exposed to biological and chemical samples and lead hazards
• Wear appropriate protective clothing and equipment
• Maintain standing or sitting positions for extended periods
• Move and 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
• Must have a valid driver’s license

This position is comprised of an in-house training program. As part of the conditions of employment, the appointed candidate must successfully complete the in-house training program.

Medical Profile: The candidate must obtain and maintain a valid medical clearance

Security Clearance: RCMP Enhanced Reliability Status

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

A written exam may be administered.

An interview may be administered.

Reference checks may be sought.

A simulation/situational exercise or role play may be administered.

Please note that asset qualifications, top-down and/or random selection may be used to identify which applications will be given further consideration.

Candidates must meet the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position.

Candidates may be required to meet the asset qualifications or the organizational needs, depending on the requirements of the specific position being staffed.

Acknowledgement of receipt of applications will not be sent; we will contact candidates when the screening process is completed.

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.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.

Please identify clearly your substantive group and level and your employment status on your resume and/or application form.

If a qualified candidate has been selected and appointed on an indeterminate basis from the established pool, they will be removed from the pool. If a candidate is selected for a specified period (including term, acting, or assignment/secondment) appointment, they will remain in the pool for future offers.

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 committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. As a result, it promotes employment equity and encourages candidates to indicate voluntarily on their application if they are a woman, an Aboriginal person, a person with a disability or a member of a visible minority group.

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.

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.

Contact information

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