Supervisor Science Laboratory Services

Supervisor Science Laboratory Services (Inventory)

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.

When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to an inventory for future vacancies. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis as long as the poster is active. As positions become available, applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment.

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

Supervises the human resources and work of a laboratory diagnostic testing service unit.

Plans and delivers accreditation programs and specialized testing including the review of data and authorization of results to internal and/or external clients.

Collects, analyses, evaluates and interprets data, and prepares the delivery of results in the form of presentations, reports, and scientific literature, and provides authoritative advice and recommendations to senior staff and/or management and/or at conferences in the area of expertise.

Leads scientific projects, laboratory investigations and validation studies for diagnostic and testing purposes.

Responds to emergency issues to evaluate analytical tests and develops project protocols.

Provides scientific information and advice to laboratory management and internal and/or external stakeholders on subjects in area of expertise.

Represents the unit, team, lab, lab network or Agency and advocates its viewpoints and interests as a participant on local, national, and/or international committees, working groups, and project teams.

Work environment

We offer a 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 thats as diverse as the people it serves. You can find some more great reasons to join us on our website:

Intent of the process

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

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)

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 - A Bachelors Degree in a natural, physical or applied science with a major or specialization in plant sciences, plant taxonomy, or related discipline relevant to the position, from a recognized post-secondary institution.

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.

Please refer to the link below for more information.

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE
EE1- Experience in studying, identifying or testing plants or seeds in a laboratory or research setting.
EE2- Experience in supervising a work team.
EE3- Experience in adoption of innovative approaches or emerging technologies in routine work or procedures.

OTHER ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
Essential qualifications, such as competencies, abilities and skills, knowledge and personal suitability, will vary depending on the position being staffed. Essential qualifications will be assessed by the manager prior to an appointment being made.

If you possess any of the following, your application must also clearly explain how you meet it (other qualifications)

ASSET EDUCATION
AEd1 - An Advanced Degree in a natural, physical or applied science with a major or specialization in plant sciences, plant taxonomy, or related discipline relevant to the position, from a recognized post-secondary institution.

ASSET EXPERIENCE
AEx1 - Significant* experience conducting or using testing procedures or rules for seed germination, other seed determination or percentage purity tests on seed.
AEx2 - Significant* experience conducting plant or seed identification.
AEx3 - Experience in the delivery or implementation of programs with a client service focus.
AEx4 - Experience in plant or seed taxonomy for identification of plant species.
AEx5 - Experience in the interpretation or application of regulations or standards.
AEx6 - Experience utilizing digital imaging or artificial intelligence for a biological science diagnostic testing application.
AEx7 - Experience in project management for multiple teams, disciplines or collaborators.
AEx8 - Significant**supervisor experience.

*Significant is defined as having performed these tests on a broad range of plant species over a period of approximately a year or more.
** Significant supervisor experience is defined as supervising a work team for over a period of approximately a year or more.

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

English essential

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status 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.

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 travel, as required.
Willing and available to work irregular hours days, nights, weekends, statutory holidays).
Willing and available to work overtime, as required.
To assume responsibility for making transportation arrangements to get to diverse and distant work sites in a timely and efficient manner.
To use in the prescribed circumstances and manner all prescribed safety materials, equipment, devices and clothing.
Willing and able to be immunized as indicated by job risk, location, overseas travel and other identified risks.
Willing to work in various locations, including third-party premises.

Other information

1. 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.

2. Personal information is obtained for the purpose of determining an individuals 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.

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

b) 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.

c) 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.

d) 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.

e) 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.

f) For more information on how to apply to a CFIA staffing process, please visit: You will be asked to provide proof of your education credentials later in the staffing process.

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

i) 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.

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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