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• Manages human and financial resources and provides overall direction to national laboratory forensic programs; and advises senior managers on program priorities, plans and change management processes.
• Provides expert advice and guidance to senior RCMP managers; and to federal government senior managers, officials and advisory committees on the need for legislative and policy changes; and on the development of new legislation and policies in order to improve workflow processes to respond to events.
• Develops national program plans and performance management frameworks in accordance with FS&IS and RCMP strategic priorities and objectives.
• Identifies, investigates and addresses current and future operational or program problems, concerns and deficiencies; develops protocols and procedures and strengthens capabilities to respond to and to handle emergencies (e.g. biological events).
• Monitors new technologies and methodologies in the international forensic community for potential program implementation and directs research and development of new applications, technologies and workflow.
• Manages strategic alliances and partnerships at the local, provincial, national and international levels.
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. There is significant exposure to unsettling and/or graphic material. 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 LOCATION:
Preferred work location: 1200 Vanier Parkway, Ottawa, ON
Consideration will be given to the possibility of working in another RCMP laboratory (i.e. Edmonton or Surrey site) at the time of appointment/hiring.
The immediate need is to staff one position on an indeterminate basis, with a linguistic profile of Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB with an RCMP Enhanced Reliability with Secret security clearance.
A pool of candidates may be established and may be used to staff similar positions within the RCMP in the National Capital Region 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: 1
Your résumé.
A list of the courses you have taken as well as any courses that you are taking now, or that you will be taking this academic year
Education:
Graduation with a degree 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.
NOTE: The courses for the specialization must be acceptable and relevant to the functions of the position. Transcript of your courses will be required to validate courses taken.
Certification/Qualification:
Successful completion of a toxicology understudy program or equivalent* leading to qualification as a Drug Specialist in an accredited forensic laboratory.
*Equivalent is understood to mean a qualified individual who may direct the analysis of forensic casework samples, interprets toxicology analysis results (i.e., drugs) and reaches conclusions, prepares forensic laboratory reports and that can provide expert opinion testimony in a court of law.
Experience:
Significant experience** in managing scientific teams in an accredited laboratory (or with an ISO quality control system or equivalent).
Experience in managing human resources within a laboratory environment.
Experience in managing financial and /or material resources (e.g., procurement) within a laboratory environment.
Significant experience** in providing strategic advice and recommendations on complex scientific issues including program policy or operational issues to senior management***.
Experience in writing complex documents such as policy, strategic plans, corporate planning and priorities, audit, program reviews, validation documents and scientific papers.
Experience building cooperative and effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, or partners and clients.
**Significant is defined as the breadth, depth, and complexity of experience normally associated with full time performance of duties over a period of two (2) years.
*** Senior Management is defined as Director General, Directors, Inspectors and Superintendent Level and above, and also includes General Managers and Program Managers.
Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)
Information on language requirements
Knowledge:
Knowledge of Canadian laws and regulations with respect to impaired driving offences.
Knowledge of methods, techniques, practices and workflows related to forensic toxicology analysis including the interpretation of results (i.e., drugs analysis).
Knowledge of quality management systems relevant to a laboratory.
Abilities/Skills:
Ability to communicate effectively orally
Ability to communicate effectively in writing
Ability to plan, deliver on multiple priorities and work under pressure.
Ability to prepare reports, presentations or briefing documents.
Personal Suitability:
Create a vision and strategy (aka Strategic Thinking)
Mobilize people
Promote innovation and guide change
Uphold integrity and respect
Achieve results
Experience:
Experience working with other laboratories and/or other government department/agencies related to the application of science for forensic or legal purposes such as the Centre of Forensic Sciences, Laboratoire de sciences judiciaires et de médecine légale, Health Canada and university or private laboratories.
OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
(may change during the candidate’s term in section)
Willingness and ability to travel for work related assignments.
Willingness and ability to provide expert testimony in court of law
Willingness and ability to work overtime
Willingness and ability to work in a police environment, including exposure to unsettling and/or graphic material.
Ability to maintain standing and/or sitting positions for extended periods.
Required to adhere to laboratory safety procedures
Medical Profile: The candidate must obtain and maintain a valid medical clearance
Security and Reliability: RCMP Enhanced Reliability with Secret security
All applicants for positions within the Royal Canadian Mounted Police will be subject to a thorough security clearance process which includes an interview wherein questions may include (but not limited to), reference checks, previous employment, on-line activities, credit checks, alcohol and/or drug use.
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 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.