About the position
Duties
The EG-05 position is responsible for performing and supporting advanced analytical laboratory activities within the Analytical Chemistry Laboratory (ACL) at Natural Resources Canada. The incumbent independently conducts chemical analyses of environmental, geological, and other complex samples using various analytical techniques and instrumentation, including ICP-MS, ICP-AES, ion chromatography (IC), total organic carbon (TOC), and elemental analysis systems.
The position involves sample preparation, including digestion and other sample treatment procedures, instrument operation, calibration, maintenance, troubleshooting, and verification of analytical results. The incumbent is also responsible for implementing and following laboratory quality assurance and quality control procedures, contributing to the development and revision of standard operating procedures, maintaining accurate laboratory records, and preparing technical reports.
In addition, the position requires collaboration with laboratory colleagues, chemists, and NRCan scientists to support analytical requirements, improve laboratory methods, and contribute to research projects related to critical minerals, environmental analysis, and other departmental priorities. The incumbent must work safely, manage competing priorities, and ensure that analytical work is completed accurately, efficiently, and within established deadlines.
Intent of the process
The intent of this process is to staff one term position in Ottawa, ON until March 31, 2028.A pool of (fully or partially qualified) candidates will be established through this process to staff identical or similar positions within Natural Resources Canada with various tenures, language requirements/ profile(s), security requirements, conditions of employment and for various locations.
Positions to be filled
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Important messages
❗Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing will be assessed throughout the entire application process.❗ The selected individual will be required to work at the Ottawa office/lab at least five (5) days per week; therefore, it is necessary that candidates live close to the workplace or are willing to relocate to be considered for this opportunity.❗Any use of generative artificial intelligence in the completion of your application is considered a violation of the assessment process. Should the selection committee suspect the use of generative artificial intelligence, your candidacy may be subject to immediate disqualification.
Conditions of employment
Reliability Status security clearance
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- Willing and able to work primarily on-site (5 days per week).
You need (essential for the job)
Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following
EDUCATION
- A secondary school diploma or employer-approved alternatives.The employer-approved alternatives to a secondary school diploma are:
- A satisfactory score on the Public Service Commission test approved as an alternative to a secondary school diploma; or
- An acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.
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- Experience in interpreting and verifying complex analytical data against QA/QC protocols.
- Experience providing technical expertise on challenging sample analyses.
- Experience contributing to laboratory operations/process evaluations.
- Experience providing recommendations to supervisors.
- Experience in the operation, maintenance and troubleshooting of ICP-MS and/or ICP-AES instruments. ICP-AES: Inductively Coupled Plasma – Atomic Emission Spectrometry ICP-MS: Inductively Coupled Plasma – Mass Spectrometry QA/QC : Quality Assurance / Quality Control
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KNOWLEDGE
- Knowledge of analytical techniques, instrumentation, and digestion methods for processing environmental, geological, and complex liquid or solid samples.
- Knowledge of laboratory quality control procedures, QA/QC protocols, and compliance with quality management system standards.
- Knowledge of laboratory health and safety practices, including the handling of hazardous materials and concentrated acids.
ABILITIES
- Ability to calibrate and operate laboratory instrumentation and verify analytical data to ensure accuracy and precision.
- Ability to troubleshoot laboratory equipment and resolve sample analysis challenges.
- Ability to prepare or modify standard operating procedures (SOPs) and technical reports.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
PERSONAL SUITABILITY
- Teamwork
- Analytical Judgement
- Attention to detail
Language requirements (essential for the job)
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English essential
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Our commitment
We're 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 contact the hiring organization below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.
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Equity, diversity and inclusion
The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the population it serves. We promote employment equity and encourage you to self-declare if you belong to one of the designated employment equity groups when you apply.
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Selection may be limited to members of the following employment equity groups: Indigenous (Aboriginal) peoples, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, and women.
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Preference
Preference will be given to veterans first, followed by Canadian citizens and permanent residents, with the exception of jobs located in Nunavut or Yukon. For positions located in Nunavut, qualified Inuit enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement will be appointed first. For positions located in Yukon, qualified Yukon First Nations will be appointed first, followed by qualified Indigenous persons.
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How to apply
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Information you must provide
We'd like to thank all those who apply. However, only the people selected for further consideration will be contacted.
Hiring organization contact
Name: Krystia Herbert, Human Resources Advisor, Staffing Operations
Email address: krystia.herbert@nrcan-rncan.gc.ca
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