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Forensic Technology Analyst – Various Locations

June 14, 2017 by Julia Dreyer

  1. Royal Canadian Mounted Police – National Forensic Laboratory Services

    Ottawa (Ontario)

    $55,840 to $67,936

For further information on the organization, please visit Royal Canadian Mounted Police

Closing date: 16 June 2017 – 23:59, Pacific Time

Who can apply: Persons residing in Canada and Canadian citizens residing abroad.

Apply online

  1. Royal Canadian Mounted Police – National Forensic Laboratory Services

    Vancouver (British Columbia)

    $55,840 to $67,936

For further information on the organization, please visit Royal Canadian Mounted Police

Closing date: 16 June 2017 – 23:59, Pacific Time

Who can apply: Persons residing in Canada and Canadian citizens residing abroad.

Apply online

  1. Royal Canadian Mounted Police – National Forensic Laboratory Services

    Edmonton (Alberta)

    $55,840 to $67,936

For further information on the organization, please visit Royal Canadian Mounted Police

Closing date: 16 June 2017 – 23:59, Pacific Time

Who can apply: Persons residing in Canada and Canadian citizens residing abroad.

Apply online

 

Duties

Job Description:
The position is responsible for:
1. conducting the initial examination of crime scene exhibits, samples and materials; for the recovery of trace evidence using specialized and standardized analysis techniques;
2. inputting data for tracking purposes; performing quality assurance tasks in accordance with established guidelines such as in the maintenance, upgrading and calibration of scientific equipment used to perform forensic analysis;
3. assisting in the design, research and development or evaluation of analytical methods or systems;
4. documenting findings in case notes for forensic specialists to prepare analytical reports; provision of expert advice on the selection and handling of crime scene evidence;
5. testifying in court;
6. assisting in the education of both internal and external clients including RCMP members and members of the legal, medical, forensic and law enforcement communities.

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

Education/Training:
A minimum of a 2 year college diploma in biological sciences from a certified Canadian institute.
* Transcript will be assessed to clarify the courses taken during the degree/diploma.

1. Successful completion of courses such as biochemistry, biology, cell biology, genetics, microbiology, molecular biology, or other subjects which provide a basic understanding of the foundation of forensic DNA analysis.
* Transcript will be assessed to clarify the courses taken during the degree/diploma.

2. Candidates will be required successfully complete the understudy training program for Evidence Recovery

Degree equivalency

Knowledge:
1. Working knowledge of general analytical techniques and/or laboratory techniques including processing of DNA (preference given to human DNA).

Special Requirements/Abilities:
1. Demonstrated effective communication skills, both oral and written.
2. Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills.
3. Demonstrated effective trouble shooting and problem solving skills.
4. Demonstrated effective team work.

 

 

For more information, see the full job postings at the links below:

https://emploisfp-psjobs.cfp-psc.gc.ca/psrs-srfp/applicant/page1800?poster=1049028&toggleLanguage=en

https://emploisfp-psjobs.cfp-psc.gc.ca/psrs-srfp/applicant/page1800?poster=1049261&toggleLanguage=en

https://emploisfp-psjobs.cfp-psc.gc.ca/psrs-srfp/applicant/page1800?poster=1049265&toggleLanguage=en

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