Laboratory Director

Laboratory Director

Reference number: ICA24J
Selection process number: 24-ICA-ON-OE-VAR-FSS-115 Canadian Food Inspection Agency - Science Branch
Ottawa (Ontario), Charlottetown (Prince Edward Island), Saint-Hyacinthe (Québec)
SE-REM-02
Permanent Full Time, Temporary Full Time
$110,952 to $144,493 (salary under review)

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Closing date: 23 June :59, Pacific Time

Who can apply: Persons residing in Canada.

The CFIA has embraced a common hybrid work environment and although this position works on-site only to meet operational requirements, there is the possibility of telework available on an ad-hoc basis.

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.

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is a separate employer and is not subject to the Public Service Employment Act.

The CFIA considers applications from individuals who have legal status to work in Canada and does not give preference to Canadian citizens.

We will only accept applications received through the GC Jobs website, therefore you must submit your application by clicking on "Apply online" in this advertisement. Persons who are unable to apply online must use the "Contact information" below, prior to the closing date, to request specialized accommodation.

Duties

The incumbent of the position will report to the Laboratories Network Director. The tasks associated with this position are as follows (but not limited to):

• Plans and directs the implementation of laboratory programs/services in accordance with National and Network
priorities, strategies and plans;

• Contributes to the development of long-term goals;

• Establishes and implements professionally recognized training and development programs;

• Oversees the set-up and maintenance of state-of-the-art laboratory facilities to meet future requirements and promotes recognition and acceptance within the scientific community and industry of the Agency's facilities;

• Identifies opportunities, develops and negotiates approval of collaborative research agreements;

• Assists research teams in defining the scientific premises and parameters of research projects;

• Serves on local, national and international committees to promote and represent the perspective, programs and services of the Agency;

• Provides professional guidance/direction to scientists and implements internal management policies and regulations to ensure effective use of financial resources, facilities and personnel.

Work environment

We offer a bilingual, science-based environment, with excellent benefits, flexible hours, opportunities for advancement, an emphasis on learning and development, and a high level of employee satisfaction. Join a workforce that's as diverse as the people it serves. You can find some more great reasons to join us on our website: .

Intent of the process

A pool of qualified candidates may be established. This pool may be used to staff positions with similar qualifications, with various language requirements, various conditions of employment and/or various tenures including term appointments, indeterminate appointments, acting appointments and/or assignments.

The immediate need is to staff three (3) indeterminate positions with various language profiles: Two (2) bilingual imperative CBC / CBC language profile, one in the Ottawa Laboratory and the other in the St-Hyacinthe Laboratory. One (1) English essential in the Charlottetown Laboratory.

Positions to be filled: 3

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

You must meet all essential qualifications in order to be appointed to the position. Other qualifications may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed. Some essential and other qualifications will be assessed through your application. It is your responsibility to provide appropriate examples that illustrate how you meet each qualification. Failing to do so could result in your application being rejected.

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION

EEd1: Graduation with an acceptable doctoral degree from a recognized university in a field of natural* or health sciences related to Food or Animal or Plant disciplines, OR the CFIA-accepted alternative.

The CFIA-accepted alternative is an acceptable master's or bachelor's degree in a field of natural* or health sciences coupled with acceptable research, training and experience. The degree must be from a recognized university 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.

*Natural Science refers to the scientific field related to the position being staffed and may include but is not limited to Food Science, Animal Science, Plant Science, Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Biotechnology and Bio-medical Sciences.

Applicants submitting education credentials from a non-Canadian institution are responsible for obtaining certification that these credentials are the equivalent of the Canadian education level required for the position.

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE

EE1: Recent* and significant** experience in managing human, financial and material resources including supervision.
EE2: Experience in managing laboratory research and technology development programs and diagnostic testing programs.
EE3: Recent* experience in providing scientific advice and guidance to senior*** management.

*Recent experience is defined as experience normally acquired within the last five (5) years.
** Significant is defined as experience associated with having performed a broad range related activities which could normally be acquired over a period of approximately two (2) years or more.
***Senior management is defined as Director or equivalent and above.

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

Various language requirements
Bilingual Imperative CBC / CBC (Ottawa and St-Hyacinthe), English Essential (Charlottetown).

Official languages proficiency will not be assessed for entry to the pool. Candidates entered in the pool will have an opportunity for assessment of their official languages proficiency if and when they are considered for an appointment.

ESSENTIAL COMPETENCIES

EC1: Create vision and strategy
EC2: Mobilize people
EC3: Uphold integrity and respect
EC4: Collaborate with partners and stakeholders
EC5: Promote innovation and guide change
EC6: Achieve results
EC7: Oral and written communication

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

ASSET EXPERIENCE

AEx1: Experience in dealing with sensitive and complex labour relations issues.
AEx2: Experience in dealing with occupational health safety issues.
AEx3: Experience interpreting complex diagnostic test results.

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance - Applicants who have not lived in Canada for the past five (or ten, depending on security level) years may be required to submit a police certificate from each country in which they have lived for six months or more during this period, as well as other documentation required for the security screening process. Failure to submit this documentation if requested will eliminate the application from further consideration

OTHER CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

The following conditions of employment are required for an appointment:

•Adherence to the CFIA Code of Conduct.

•Adherence to the CFIA Conflict of Interest and Post-Employment Policy.

•Compliance with the Values and Ethics Code for the Public Sector.

•Legal status to accept employment for the entire period of employment.

Any of the following conditions of employment may be required for an appointment:

• Willing and available to work irregular hours (e.g., days, nights, weekends, statutory holidays).

• Willing and available to work overtime, as required.

• To use prescribed and provided respiratory equipment that meets the respiratory program requirements; to undergo fit testing (e.g. may need to be clean-shaven, depending on the respirator design).

• Willing and able to work in environmentally challenging or physically demanding conditions and with pathogens in high security laboratory biocontainment or with potential allergens.

• Security clearance under the Human Pathogens and Toxins Act (HPTA) may be required for certain laboratory positions.

Other information

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency 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.

Personal information is obtained for the purpose of determining an individual's competence and suitability for employment. If a staffing complaint questions this determination, please be advised that relevant personal information you will provide in the course of this staffing process may be disclosed to substantiate the staffing decision.

Please ensure that you read ALL points listed below, as this section contains important information about the application process. Failure to read these notes and follow these instructions could result in your application missing required information which may result in your application being eliminated from this staffing process.

You are entitled to participate in the staffing process in the official language of your choice.

For this staffing process, the CFIA will communicate with you by email. You must provide a valid email address to which you wish to receive communication regarding this staffing process. You must ensure that you check your email account including spam, promotion or other folders regularly as there may be a deadline for responses. If you respond past the deadline you risk being removed from the staffing process.

Applicants who are screened in to this staffing process will be sent further information by email regarding what to expect during subsequent phases of this staffing process.

Depending on the number of applicants, CFIA's needs and CFIA HR plans, volume management strategies such as, but not limited to, top-down approach, cut-off scores, random selection and/or assessment may be used for the purpose of managing applications/candidates. Should a volume management strategy be used, communication regarding the application of the strategy will be provided to those candidates who are impacted.

During the application or assessment process both cheating and plagiarism are considered forms of misconduct and are not permitted. Any person found cheating, including those who help others to cheat, may be subject to removal from the staffing process.

A current copy of your resume may be used as another source to confirm the education and experience you will be asked to describe in the screening questions. It may also be reviewed by prospective hiring managers at the appointment stage.

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You may be asked to provide proof of your education credentials later in the staffing process.

Various assessment tools may be used in this staffing process such as: standardized tests, reference checks, written tests, an interview, etc.

All written and verbal communication obtained throughout the staffing process, from the time of application to close of process, may be used to evaluate the candidate.

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