Laboratory Support Technician - Inventory

Laboratory Support Technician - Inventory

Reference number: ICA25J-095295-000049
Selection process number: 25-ICA-ATL-OE-VAR-PHS-044 Canadian Food Inspection Agency - Plant Health
Charlottetown, PEI
This position works on-site only; the successful candidate will be required to work from a CFIA office/lab on a full-time basis.
EG-02
$58,902 to $74,530

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Closing date: 20 May 2027 - 23:59, Pacific Time

Who can apply: Persons residing in Canada.

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. As positions become available, applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment.

At the CFIA this commitment goes beyond the hiring process. We are committed to ensuring that all employees have equal, barrier-free access to opportunities; that they can work to the best of their abilities and fully participate in work events. Recognizing where situations require accommodations, we have established several supports and services in the workplace which help to ensure a fair, timely and consistent approach to access.

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

Laboratory Support Technician positions in the Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island Laboratory provide analysis of specimens following standardized protocols and established methodologies in a quality controlled laboratory environment and requires language competencies in English. Laboratory Support Technicians receive and prepare a wide range of samples submitted for analysis and perform established analytical procedures. Short term contracts offer some excellent benefits, an emphasis on learning and development, and a high level of employee satisfaction.

Work environment

We offer a bilingual, science-based environment, with excellent benefits, flexible hours, opportunities for advancement, an emphasis on learning and development, strong and active Diversity Networks, and a high level of employee satisfaction.

Our workforce is rich in unique identities, experiences and perspectives which are the foundation of our collective talent and strength!

Intent of the process

The intent is to have an inventory of candidates to draw from when vacancies arise for current and future needs at the Charlottetown (CL) Laboratory. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis as long as the poster is active.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

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 - Post-secondary diploma in a natural or applied science from a recognized institution or an acceptable combination of education, training and experience in a laboratory environment.

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE
EE1 - Experience working in a laboratory environment (which may include student time).

ESSENTIAL COMPETENCIES
EC1- Teamwork
EC2 - Adaptability / Flexibility
EC3 - Tact
EC4 - Written Communication
EC5 - Oral Communication

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

English essential
LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY

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

ASSET EXPERIENCE
AEx1- Experience working in an ISO/IEC 17025 accredited laboratory.
AEx2 - Experience in handling and processing samples following standardized
protocols preferably in a laboratory environment.
AEx3 - Experience working in biocontainment facilities for different purposes.
AEx4 - Experience in using common laboratory equipment e.g. microscope,
balance, centrifuge.

ASSET KNOWLEDGE
AK1 - Knowledge of general laboratory techniques and safety procedures.
AK2 - Knowledge of quality assurance procedures including ISO/IEC 17025.
AK3 - Knowledge of using spreadsheets and database computer software programs such as Microsoft Suite Office (MS Word, Excel, Teams).

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS
A representative workforce is a core priority for the CFIA. First consideration for an appointment may be given to qualified candidates who, at the time of application, indicate they belong to one of the following Employment Equity (EE) groups (self-declaration): Indigenous Peoples, Women, Members of Visible Minorities and Persons with Disabilities.

Note that the CFIA has chosen to adopt the Accessible Canada Act definition of Disability for self-declaration, which includes any physical, mental, intellectual, cognitive, learning, communication or sensory impairment – or a functional limitation – whether permanent, temporary or episodic in nature, evident or not, that, in interaction with a barrier, hinders a person's full and equal participation in society. Please apply this definition when completing the Self-Declaration Form for Members of Employment Equity Groups as part of your application.

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 work shifts.
•Willing and available to work irregular hours (e.g., days, nights, weekends, statutory holidays).
•Willing and available to work overtime, as required.
•To use in the prescribed circumstances and manner all prescribed safety materials, equipment, devices and clothing.
•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.
•Willing and able to work in environmentally challenging or physically demanding conditions and with pathogens in high security laboratory biocontainment or with potential allergens.

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.

1. You are entitled to participate in the staffing process in the official language of your choice.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5.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.
6.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.
7.For more information on how to apply to a CFIA staffing process, please visit:
8.You will be asked to provide proof of your education credentials later in the staffing process.
9. Your ability to communicate effectively in writing will be assessed via the application.
10.Various assessment tools may be used in this staffing process such as: standardized tests, reference checks, written tests, an interview, etc.
11.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.