Forensic Scientist, Firearms

Forensic Scientist, Firearms **Organization**: Ministry of the Solicitor General **Division**: Centre of Forensic Sciences **City**: Toronto **Language of Position(s)**: English **Job Term**: 1 Permanent, 2 Temporary up to 12 months and 6 months, with possible extension **Job Code**: 15548G - Scientist 4 (G22) **Salary**: $1,655.00 - $2,134.54 Per Week* (G22 Salary Note) - Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement. **Posting Status**: Open **Job ID**: 223860 The Centre of Forensic Sciences is seeking your expertise for the role of Forensic Scientist, Firearms. This is an exciting opportunity to become a part of the Ontario justice system by providing expertise and conducting forensic testing of all types of firearms, ammunition, tools and their markings seized during criminal and other investigations. OPS Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism: We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace. Visit the OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service. We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's Human Rights Code. Refer to the "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation. What can I expect to do in this role? **In this role you will**: - Examine evidence including firearms, ammunition, propellants and clothing submitted during the course of criminal investigations - Test fire firearms in order to obtain comparison material - Provide project management and group leadership in assigned cases by acting as a scientific resource to others - Provide objective, independent scientific expertise during police and other official investigations - Educate clients on proper evidence collection and preservation, and on the applicability and limitations of scientific test results - Provide testimony as an expert witness in all levels of court - Participate in the laboratory accreditation process - Conduct, plan and coordinate research How do I qualify? Mandatory An honours BSc. degree or its equivalent in one of the physical, life or forensic sciences. **Important Application Instructions** **Question**: What are inconclusive results in ballistic cases? Provide answer to the question. - Your response must be clear and concise, limited to 250 words or less, and must be written at a level understandable by a person with no scientific background. Scientific Research and Applications Skills **You have**: - Demonstrated experience in conducting, planning and coordinating research, including using statistics to evaluate scientific data. - Demonstrated experience in a laboratory using scientific instruments to conduct examinations. - Demonstrated experience in using technical standard operating procedures to conduct examinations. Oral and Written Communication and Interpersonal Skills **You have**: - Proven ability to effectively communicate complex technical information - Ability to provide clear instructions to a diverse group of peers, scientific and technical staff and provide expert testimony in court. - Demonstrated experience in preparing reports for publication and/or reviewing scientific research. - Experience in presenting research to an audience or providing lectures discussing scientific principles or findings. - Demonstrated ability to collaborate with colleagues in a professional setting. Technical Knowledge **You have**: - Knowledge of the theories, principles and practices of Firearms & Toolmarks and ability to provide expertise and lead forensic programs. - Knowledge of manufacturing methods such as techniques used to produce firearms, ammunition and tools. - Knowledge and experience in the comparative sciences including, but not limited to forensic science disciplines such as firearms & toolmarks comparison, physical match, document examination, or forensic microscopy. **Other General knowledge**: - Relevant forensic sciences including scientific limitations, scene of crime and autopsy protocols. - Critical review of the scientific literature - The Canadian court system including the rules of evidence in order to fulfill the requirements. (may be acquired through attending university class, work experience, testifying in court). - Relevant legislation, case law or technical standards to specific case scenarios. - Quality assurance principles and practices (International Organization for Standardization) 17025 and the Occupational Health and Safety Act to ensure compliance and maintain accreditations requirements. **Additional information**:Address**: 1 English Permanent, 25 Morton Shulman Ave, Toronto, Toronto Region, Criminal Record and Ju