Research Scientist - Ottawa, Canada - Natural Resources Canada

Natural Resources Canada

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Ottawa, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Natural Resources Canada - CanmetMINING
Ottawa (Ontario)
SE-RES-0- SE-RES (Level to be determined)
$60,333 to $155,950

Closing date: 30 March :59, Pacific Time

Who can apply:
Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.

Important messages:

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.

Assessment accommodation

Work environment:

At Natural Resources Canada, a Federal government job means 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:

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide:

Your résumé.

Education

Graduation with an acceptable doctoral degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in analytical environmental chemistry, or the employer-approved alternative for the SE classification.

(See Note 1).

Note:

The employer-approved alternative for the SE classification is an acceptable master's or bachelor's degree coupled with acceptable research, training and experience. The degree must be from a recognized post-secondary institution and in scientific fields and specialties related to the duties of the position. The training and experience must clearly demonstrate the ability to do personal research of doctoral degree calibre.

Productivity/Recognition

Productivity or recognition includes developmental work leading to the issue of patents, copyrights, or the creation of improved varieties, functions, or designs, and/or recognition by the professional community of the research environment.

It also refers to recognized achievement in the form of authorship and editorship of published or unpublished reports, books, papers, or other communications resulting from:

Research, experimental development, or tasking associated with operational equipment and problems;
Operational research and scientific analysis;
Planning, analysis and evaluation of Canadian and foreign programs in research and development.

Experience

EEx1:
Experience in iodine and selenium speciation studies and volatilized iodine quantification.

EEx2:
Experience in metals quantification by ICP-MS/MS and trace elements speciation by HPLC-ICP-MS.

EEx3:
Experience in methods development for the analysis of Ra in environmental samples by ICP-MS/MS.

EEx4:
Experience in metals and organochlorine compounds (PCDD/F, PCB) bioaccumulation studies in soil samples.

EEx5:
Experience in working with a team of researchers and support staff.

Degree equivalency

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

Information on language requirements

Second Language Writing Skills Self-Assessment

For more information, please consult:
Unsupervised Internet Test of Second Language Writing Skills

Knowledge

EK1:
Knowledge of iodine and selenium speciation in environmental samples.

EK2:
Knowledge of radium determination in environmental samples by ICP-MS/MS.

EK3:
Knowledge of polychlorodibenzo-dioxins and -furans sample preparation and analysis.

EK4:
Knowledge of radioprotection principles and methods used in controlled radioactive area.

EK5:
Knowledge of workplace health and safety measures and procedures.

Abilities & Competencies
Leadership
Ability to communicate in writing and orally

Personal Suitability
Judgement
Interpersonal relationship
Creativity
Values & Ethics

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

AK1:
Knowledge of maintenance, operation, and interferences for different ICP systems.

AK2:
Knowledge of health and safety procedures, including those related to radioactive materials.

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women

Information on employment equity

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

The operational requirements and the conditions of employment will vary depending on the position being staffed but may include: