Laboratory Technologist Job at Natural Resources Canada
Ottawa (Ontario)
EG-03, EG-04
$57,924 to $77,523
Closing date: 15 May 2023 - 23:59, Pacific Time
Who can apply: Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.Apply online
Important messages
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Assessment accommodation
Work environment
At Natural Resources Canada, a department from the government of Canada, we believe in developing leadership skills, fostering teamwork, and supporting creativity and innovation. We know it takes people from diverse pools of talent to make this happen. That is why we are looking for people like you. As an employee at Natural Resources Canada you can enjoy diverse employment opportunities, a range of career development programs, and a learning culture that supports you to learn on an ongoing basis. We support balancing your work and private life by offering the benefits of flexible work arrangements.
Intent of the process
A pool of fully or partially qualified candidates may be established through this process to staff identical or similar positions at Natural Resources Canada and in the Federal Public Service with various tenures (determinate period or indeterminate), to staff positions with various language requirements, various security requirements, various conditions of employment and for various locations.
Positions to be filled: Number to be determined
Information you must provide
Your résumé.
Contact information for 2 references.
In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)
- Completion of post-secondary education with a specialization in Mineral Processing, Science, Earth Sciences, Geology, Environmental Science, Biology, Chemistry, Material Science or any other specialty related to the duties of the position; or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.
Degree equivalency
EG-03
- A minimum of three months experience in laboratory work in inorganic chemistry or mineral processing
- A minimum of three months experience in preparing samples and equipment for analytical, experimental or investigative studies in the natural, physical, or applied sciences
- A minimum of three months laboratory experience working with chemicals
- A minimum of three months experience in collecting, compiling and analyzing data from experiments in accordance with established procedures, standards, and specifications
EG-04
- A minimum of two years experience in preparing samples and equipment for analytical, experimental or investigative studies in the natural, physical, or applied sciences
- A minimum of two years laboratory experience working with chemicals
- A minimum of two years experience in collecting, compiling and analyzing data from experiments in accordance with established procedures, standards, and specifications
- A minimum of two years experience in laboratory work in inorganic chemistry or mineral processing
The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)
English or French
Information on language requirements
EG-03 and EG-4
- Knowledge of Laboratory Health and Safety procedures
- Knowledge of laboratory quality control procedures
- Knowledge of mineral processing and metallurgy flow sheets
- Knowledge of collection, preservation and analysis of various metallurgical samples
EG-03 and EG-04
- Ability to communicate effectively in writing
- Ability to communicate effectively orally
- Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships
- Ability to design, plan and select appropriate technical procedures, set up experimental apparatus, conduct experiments, prepare samples for submission to analytical laboratory, and perform routine laboratory analyses with precision and accuracy
EG-04
- Ability to conduct and coordinate experiments with researchers from different disciplines
- Ability to effectively supervise and train students in the laboratory
EG03 and EG-04
- Judgment
- Initiative
- Effective interpersonal skills
- Attention to details
- Values and ethics
The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)
- Experience in examining, validating and assessing the quality of data/data products
- Experience in using database, statistical and spreadsheet software packages for the purpose of analyzing and reporting results
- Experience in troubleshooting, calibrating and maintaining laboratory equipment
EG-04
- Experience in maintaining supply inventories
- Must have valid Driver’s License
- Willing and able to travel on occasion
- The candidate must be willing and able to work in a laboratory and participate in field sampling.
Conditions of employment
Reliability Status security clearance
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
For this selection process, it is our intention to communicate with candidates via email. To that end, candidates must include a valid email address in their application. It is the candidate’s responsibility to ensure that this address is functional and that it accepts messages from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email). It is also the candidate’s responsibility to ensure accurate information is provided and updated as required.
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.
Candidates must meet the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position.
Candidates may be required to meet the other qualifications.
All information obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to close of process, may be used to evaluate the candidates.
Candidates must meet the conditions of employment and continue to meet these same conditions during their employment.
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.
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