Talent Pool - Forensic Technologist, Physical Sciences

Talent Pool - Forensic Technologist, Physical Sciences

Public Safety Division, Centre of Forensic Sciences

City:
Toronto

Position(s) language:

Job term:
Permanent, Temporary

Job code: 16063 - Technologist 2, Medical Lab

$1,362.39 - $1,611.47 Per week
* * Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.

Showcase your passion for forensic science and consider this great opportunity to conduct forensic testing and examinations with the Centre of Forensic Sciences (CFS) with the Ministry of the Solicitor General.

Note:

This competition will be used to create an eligibility list of qualified candidates to fill upcoming temporary and permanent opportunities within the next 21 months following the date of recruitment completion.

Working at the state-of-the-art Forensic Services and Coroners Complex, you will:

• Conduct forensic firearms testing and microscopic examinations on a variety of case-related items (eg. firearms, fired ammunition components)
• Generate and collect test results, analyze preliminary findings and apply quality assurance processes
• Acquire information from bullets and cartridge/shotshell cases on the Integrated Ballistics Identification System (IBIS) to assist in linking crime scenes, or crime scene items to firearms
• Conduct mechanical evaluation and perform test fires of submitted firearms
• Set up, operate, maintain and validate assigned instrumentation to ensure effective operations and production of accurate and reliable results
• Maintain the laboratory's inventory of supplies and equipment

Manual dexterity to manipulate sensitive instruments and samples with precision.

• You have demonstrated knowledge of either physical, life, or forensic sciences, or a related discipline
• Knowledge and experience of laboratory practices and techniques including microscopy/comparison microscopy and scientific understanding of firearms and toolmarks as applied to forensic science
• You can perform a range of functional tests on firearms, ammunition and ammunition components
• You can acquire, assess and compare digital images
• You understand the court system and related protocols including knowledge of evidence handling practices to ensure the preservation of evidence (i.e. continuity, chain of custody)

• You have demonstrated ability to understand and follow policies, methods, and standard operating procedures as well as relevant health and safety legislation
• You have knowledge of quality assurance in order to ensure compliance with quality assurance programs and accreditation standards
• You can take appropriate precautions when handling potentially biohazardous firearms or other materials that pose a health and safety risk

• You are able to analyze preliminary results of laboratory tests and conduct quality assurance processes
• You can confirm findings, ensure reliability and validity of results, and ensure results meet standards and procedures including the critical evaluation of analytical data.
• You can solve problems including trouble-shooting analytical and equipment problems.
• You have the ability to participate in the validation of new instrumentation and/or develop new methods or improve existing laboratory processes

• You have experience preparing data summary findings and taking detailed notes of observations and test
• You are able to draft analytical procedures and assist in the publication of research
• You can discuss test findings with scientific staff and management and convey technical information to non-technical audiences
• You are able to work effectively in a team environment with all levels of staff and contribute to the overall productivity of the team

• You demonstrate effective time management skills necessary to ensure efficient workflow of assigned tasks
• You are able to multi-task and respond to changing work priorities
• You are able to meet service needs for internal and external customers

We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job…