Laboratory Name: Centre of Forensic Sciences
Forensic Scientist
Would you like to be part of a team involved in conducting highly specialized forensic examinations and analyses? Ontario's Centre of Forensic Sciences is one of the most extensive forensic science facilities in North America. We are responsible for conducting scientific investigations in cases involving injury or death in unusual circumstances and in crimes against persons or property.
This position will be relocating to a new state-of-the-art facility at Provincial Downsview Complex located at 1201 Wilson Avenue in late 2013.
What can I expect to do in this role?
The Toxicology Section seeks an experienced scientist to:
• examine body tissues and fluids for the presence of drugs and poisons,
perform complex analyses using modern instrumentation including Enzyme-Linked ImmunoSorbent Assay (ELISA), gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC/MS) and liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry/mass spectrometry (LC/MS/MS)
• write interpretative reports summarizing the findings in forensic cases
• travel throughout Ontario to give opinion evidence in courts of law
• participate in research and development projects and client education
• mentor and educate junior staff
Location: Toronto, Ontario
How do I qualify?
Mandatory Requirement:
• you hold an honours bachelor of science degree in majors such as
pharmacology, toxicology, chemistry, biochemistry or the equivalent
Technical Knowledge and Skills:
You have:
• proven theoretical and practical knowledge of pharmacology, toxicology,
analytical chemistry and laboratory techniques
• demonstrated experience in a scientific laboratory with skills in the
operation of analytical and general laboratory instrumentation deployed in the analysis of drugs and toxins
• knowledge of quality assurance practices
• knowledge of universal precautions with respect to the handling of
post-mortem and ante-mortem body tissues and fluids as well as familiarity with international standards of laboratory accreditation
Other Essential Skills:
• the demonstrated ability to present complex scientific information and
opinion evidence for the purposes of medico-legal proceedings in both oral and written formats
• proven oral and written communication and interpersonal skills to liaise
with clients and work in a team environment
• the demonstrated ability to supervise and manage research projects to
facilitate the implementation of new technologies, introduction of new methods and to prepare scientific research papers for presentation and publication
Notes:
• The successful candidate will be required to undergo a satisfactory
criminal reference check and be eligible to work in Canada prior to the commencement of employment.
• The minimum salary rates identified in this posting are subject to
revision as a result of the recently agreed to OPSEU collective agreement covering the period of January 1, 2013 to December 31, 2014.
Salary range: $1,438.78 ¬– $1,779.33 per week
Please apply online, only, at www.ontario.ca/careers, quoting Job ID 52245, by March 21, 2013. Faxes are not being accepted at this time. If you need employment accommodation, please contact us at www.gojobs.gov.on.ca/ContactUs.aspx to provide your contact information.
Recruitment Services staff will contact you within 48 hours. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
The Ontario Public Service is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodation will be provided in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code.
