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, with a main laboratory located at the state-of-the-art
Forensic Services and Coroners Complex . We are responsible for conducting scientific investigations in cases involving injury or death in unusual circumstances and in crimes against persons or property.
What can I expect to do in this role?
The Toxicology Section seeks an experienced scientist to:
• Acquire expertise in the analysis of biological samples for drugs using instrumentation including immunoassays, Gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC/MS), and Liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry/mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)
• Write interpretative reports summarizing complex analytical findings in forensic cases
• Present forensic evidence in court as an expert witness
• Participate in research and development projects and client education
• Mentor and educate junior staff
How do I qualify?
Mandatory
• You hold an Honours Bachelor of Science degree in majors such as pharmacology, toxicology, chemistry, biochemistry or equivalent
Technical Knowledge and Experience
• You have proven theoretical and practical knowledge of pharmacology, toxicology, and analytical chemistry
• You have demonstrated experience within a scientific laboratory setting including using analytical and general laboratory instrumentation for drug analysis
• You have knowledge of universal precautions as well as health and safety practices with respect to the handling of post-mortem and ante-mortem body tissues and fluids
• You have quality assurance knowledge to ensure the quality of products and that conclusions are scientifically sound as well as ensure compliance with established laboratory accreditation standards
• You are proficient with computer software programs for word processing, databases, and laboratory information management
Communication, Collaboration, and Leadership Skills
• You can present complex scientific information to both lay and professional audiences in a concise, understandable, and scientifically accurate manner
• You are able to work effectively with the forensic community including pathologists, coroners, police, and other stakeholders
• You can collaborate effectively within a diverse workplace
Time Management Skills
• You can produce high quality work in a timely manner in a challenging high throughput work environment
• You are able to determine priorities when faced with multiple competing responsibilities and accomplish tasks within established time frames
Research and Analytical Skills
• You are able to critically review scientific literature to assess scientific validity
• You have demonstrated problem-solving skills and judgment in order to prepare scientific research papers for presentation and publication
• You have experience conducting research projects
**IMPORTANT APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS**
As part of the application process, please answer the following question:
How can Forensic Toxicology assist with addressing the current ‘opioid crisis'?
Your response must be 200 words or less. Include your response with your application and submit as one document (i.e., along with your cover letter and resume). Please note that if you do not submit a response to the question your application will not be considered further. Applications are ONLY accepted online via the OPS careers website (www.ontario.ca/careers, search for Job ID 111853).
All Ontario Public Service external job advertisements are posted in English and French. To confirm the language requirements of a job, check the "language of position" information at the top of each job ad. For all positions, candidates will be assessed in English, the business language of the Ontario Public Service. For English/French designated bilingual positions, candidates will also be assessed through French-language proficiency testing.
Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario sont affichées en anglais et en français. Pour connaître les exigences linguistiques, vérifiez les renseignements sur la « langue du poste » figurant dans le haut de chaque offre d'emploi. Pour tous les postes, l'évaluation des candidates et candidats se fera en anglais, la langue usuelle de la fonction publique de l'Ontario. En ce qui concerne les postes désignés bilingues, la maîtrise du français des candidates et candidats sera également évaluée.