Chemist
Canadian Grain Commission · Winnipeg · CH03 · Open to the public
Open May 12 to May 26, 2026
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Chemist
Canadian Grain Commission - Grain Research Laboratory
Closing date: May 26, 2026 - 23:59, Pacific Time
CGC26J-181314-000029
26-CGC-NHQ-EA-GRL-3851
Winnipeg (Manitoba)
$93,431 to $120,292
CH-03
Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.
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- Language requirements (essential for the job)
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- Equity, diversity and inclusion
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- How to apply
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About the position
- Supervise research to assess, improve, and develop scientific procedures and technologies used in the determination of mycotoxins.
- Supervise surveillance and monitoring of mycotoxins performed to support Canada’s reputation as a consistent and reliable source of high-quality grain.
- Supervise a team of technicians as well as the operations of an analytical laboratory containing a variety of state-of-the-art tools, including liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry and high resolution mass spectrometry.
Are you looking for a work environment where your knowledge, ideas, and professional opinions are valued? Do you want to be part of a collaborative, supportive team? Apply!The Canadian Grain Commission (CGC) is a federal department responsible to ensure the integrity and marketability of grain for the domestic and international grain trade, from producer to global customer.The CGC is a significant part of Canada’s dynamic and diverse agricultural sector. We regulate grain handling in Canada, set grain standards and conduct research on grain. At the CGC, we strive to live our values of excellence, integrity, respect and accountability. We promote work-life balance. We have an Employee and Family Assistance program to support you and your family.
This process will be used to staff one indeterminate position.A pool may be created to staff similar positions with various linguistic profiles and tenures (indeterminate, specified term, acting, deployment, secondment).
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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.
Conditions of employment
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• Work overtime as required.
• Work with and be exposed to hazardous chemicals and equipment.
• Wear appropriate protective clothing and/or equipment.
• Maintain standing and/or sitting positions for extended periods of time.
• Work in an environment where there is continual exposure to grain and flour dust (known allergies must be controlled through the use of personal protective equipment and/or medication and must not impinge upon the work to be performed).
• Move and/or lift items (up to 20 kg.).
• Adhere to laboratory safety standards and procedures.
• Work in cold rooms for limited periods in order to retrieve samples.
You need (essential for the job)
• Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with specialization in chemistry
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• Experience managing staff, including assessing and developing staff performance.
• Effective interactive communication
• Managing people
• Commitment to quality
• Analytical thinking
• Adaptability
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with different priorities .
• Ability to analyze, organize, summarize, and present complex scientific data and information .
Language requirements (essential for the job)
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You may need (asset qualifications)
• Experience performing or supervising the analysis of heavy metals in complex matrices using microwave digestion and inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry.
Our commitment
We're 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 contact the hiring organization below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.
Learn more about assessment accommodation.
Equity, diversity and inclusion
The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the population it serves. We promote employment equity and encourage you to self-declare if you belong to one of the designated employment equity groups when you apply.
Learn more about diversity and inclusion in the public service.
Preference will be given to veterans and to Canadian citizens, in that order, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.Preference
Preference will be given to veterans first, followed by Canadian citizens and permanent residents, with the exception of jobs located in Nunavut or Yukon. For positions located in Nunavut, qualified Inuit enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement will be appointed first. For positions located in Yukon, qualified Yukon First Nations will be appointed first, followed by qualified Indigenous persons.
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How to apply
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We'd like to thank all those who apply. However, only the people selected for further consideration will be contacted.