Supervisor Science Laboratory Services

Supervisor Science Laboratory Services

Reference number : ICA23J

Selection process number : 23-ICA-WEST-OE-VAR-CSOO- Canadian Food Inspection Agency - Science Branch, Plant Health

North Saanich, British Columbia

SR-CFIA-3

Permanent Full Time, Temporary Full Time

$83, to $, (salary under review)

For further information on the organization, please visit

Closing date : 11 December - 23 : 59, Pacific Time

Who can apply : Persons residing in Canada.

The CFIA has embraced the common hybrid work model where employees will work a minimum of 40% of their regular work schedule on-site each week at a CFIA approved location.

The possibility for hybrid or telework is based on various considerations such as operational requirements, team and individual needs.

Flexible Work Arrangements, including full-time telework, when appropriate, may be discussed with the manager at the time of hiring.

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

Duties include, but are not limited to, the following :

Supervision of laboratory staff

Plans and delivers specialized testing at the diagnostic lab including plant bioassays, review of data, and authorization of results to clients.

Technical oversight of the high throughput sequencing workflow in the diagnostic section.

Collaborate with other groups in the CFIA and external stakeholders to support the national clean plant and post entry quarantine programs

Communicate with clients on sample logistics.

Provision of scientific advice to clients, staff, and management relating to laboratory testing and plant virology.

Lead and collaborate on scientific projects, laboratory investigations, and validation studies.

Support of the ISO quality assurance system including writing and reviewing documents, performing internal audits, and documenting risks and non-conforming work.

Work environment

Intent of the process

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

Positions to be filled : 1

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 - A bachelor's degree in a natural, physical or applied science from a recognized postsecondary institution, with a specialization in virology, microbiology, molecular biology, or a related discipline.

The degree must be from a recognized university or be recognized by the governing provincial authority as being equivalent to a university degree.

The specialization may be obtained through an acceptable combination of education and / or training and / or experience, as determined by the appointing manager.

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 the development, validation, or verification of laboratory methods and procedures applicable to virology.

EE2 - Experience in gathering, summarizing and analyzing scientific information to provide advice or guidance or make appropriate recommendations.

EE3- Significant* experience conducting a molecular biology techniques.

Significant is defined as experience associated with having performed a broad range of related activities which could normally be acquired over a period of approximately two years or more.

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE

EK1- Method Validation Principles

EK2- Principles of High Throughput Sequencing

ESSENTIAL COMPETENCIES

EC1- Leadership

EC2- Effective Communication (orally and in writing)

EC3- Effective Interpersonal Relationships

EC4- Problem Solving

EC5- Collaboration

EC6- Initiative

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

English essential

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

ASSET EXPERIENCE

Assessment of additional qualifications (i.e. experience and / or competencies) specific to the requirements of the position being staffed may be required for appointment.

AEx1 - Experience conducting high throughput sequencing testing or results interpretation

AEx2 - Experience with plant pathology

AEx3 - Experience in the supervision of the personnel

AEx4 - Experience working under a laboratory quality management system

AEx5 - Experience working in an ISO / IEC accredited laboratory

ASSET COMPETENCIES

AC1- Attention to detail

AC2- Client service orientation

AC3- Ability to multitask

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 overtime, as required

To use in the prescribed circumstances and manner all prescribed safety materials, equipment, devices and clothing.

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