Forensic Lab Team Leader Royal Canadian Mounted Police - Forensic Science & Identification Services, Science & Strategic Policy, National DNA Data Bank Closing date: November 9, 2026 - 23:59, Pacific Time Reference number RCM26J-142800-000289 Selection process number 26-RCM-EA-N-S-NCR-FSIS-150694 Location Ottawa (Ontario) Salary $115,894 to $137,710 Level CH-04 - FLI-FSLS-03 Who can apply Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.

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On this page About the position Duties Managing and directly supervising a team of National DNA Data Bank (NDDB) Forensic Specialists and Technologists, and managing the laboratory’s physical resources, to ensure the delivery of forensic services;Managing Missing Person Unit submissions from agencies and laboratories in strict adherence to legislative, quality assurance, accreditation and privacy requirements;Working with the Director of Science & Strategic Policy, the NDDB Program and Operations Managers, and other NDDB Team Leaders to ensure the completion of casework in a timely manner; Planning, organizing and performing missing persons and unidentified remains casework and reporting the results of such examinations, analyses and interpretations;Training understudies and outside agency personnel; Performing technical compliance audits of laboratories authorized to perform DNA analyses for missing person and unidentified remains investigations;Providing subject matter expertise for missing persons and unidentified remains investigations; and

Overseeing and conducting research and development projects.

Work environment There is lack of control over the pace of work and there is no tolerance for error during a forensic investigation process which can lead to stress.

The work involves a constant need to balance priority demands with frequent interruptions.

These conditions which are present on a daily basis can result in mild to moderate levels of stress.

Psychological and emotional effort is required to maintain composure and professionalism when communicating with partners, agencies, coroners and medical examiners, as well as when providing expert witness testimony.

The work involves exposure to potentially disturbing scene environments and materials, including graphic descriptions and photographs associated with case investigations.

The successful candidate is expected to work full-time on-site at the laboratory to manage laboratory operations, supervise staff, oversee scientific activities, and promote team collaboration.

Work Location: 1200 Vanier Parkway, Ottawa, ON**Hybrid work is not an option for these positions; candidates will be required to work on site** Intent of the process The immediate need is to staff one position on an indeterminate basis, with a linguistic profile of Bilingual Imperative CBC/CBC and an Enhanced Reliability Status security clearance.A pool of candidates may be established and may be used to staff similar positions within the RCMP in the National Capital Region on an indeterminate or specified period (including term, acting, or assignment) basis, with various linguistic profiles and various RCMP security clearances.

Should a Civilian Member (CM) be found qualified and selected for appointment, the appointment will not result in a change of status to the Public Service (PS) category for the CM Positions to be filled 1 Key messages Candidates must meet all essential qualifications to be appointed to a position.

This will be determined through the use of various evaluation tools.

Candidates may be required to meet the asset qualifications or the organizational needs, depending on the requirements of the specific position being staffed.

Indeterminate employees at the same group and level, or equivalent may be considered for deployment, assignment/secondment prior to the assessment of other applicants.

Depending on the number of applicants,



volume management strategies such as, but not limited to, top-down approach, cut-off scores, random selection and/or assessment may be used for the purpose of managing applications/candidates.

Should a volume management strategy be used, communication regarding the application of the strategy will be provided to those candidates who are impacted.

Our means of communication with applicants is via e-mail.

Please ensure to include a functional e-mail address, which will accept messages from unknown users (some e-mail systems block these types of e-mails).

It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required.

The Public Service of Canada is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments.

If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or testing, you should advise the Public Service Commission or the departmental official in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.

Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially. HOW TO APPLY: You will be required to answer screening questions to demonstrate how you meet the Essential Qualifications (Education and all Essential Experiences).

When answering the screening questions, it is not sufficient to say that you have the required qualifications or to list your current or past responsibilities.

Rather, you must provide concrete examples of tasks you have accomplished with significant details to explain the WHAT, WHEN, WHERE and HOW you acquired each qualification.

For each experience criteria, please provide the following information: 1- Name of the department or organization where the experience was acquired; 2- Title of the position occupied, group and level and the period(s) in which you performed the functions (M-Y to M-Y); 3- Specific details of tasks or projects demonstrating how the experience was acquired (Situation/Challenge, Tasks, Action and Result).

Should your responses to the screening questions contain insufficient details to demonstrate that you meet the screening criteria, your application will not be given further consideration in this process.

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Conditions of employment Medical Profile: The candidate must obtain and maintain a valid medical clearance

Security and Reliability: Enhanced Reliability Status

All applicants for positions within the Royal Canadian Mounted Police will be subject to a thorough security clearance process which includes an interview wherein questions may include (but not limited to), reference checks, previous employment, on-line activities, credit checks, alcohol and/or drug use.

Operational Requirements Willingness and ability to travel for work related assignments Willingness and ability to provide expert witness testimony in a court of law Willingness and ability to work shifts and overtime Willingness and ability to complete the mandatory in-house training program for the Missing Persons Unit Forensic Specialist**This position is comprised of a mandatory in-house training program.

As part of the Operational requirements,



the appointed candidate must successfully complete the applicable mandatory in-house training program as dictated in the applicable policy approved Learning Guide and Training Plan.

You need (essential for the job) Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following EDUCATION: Graduation with a degree in biology, biochemistry, chemistry or applicable forensic science-related area from a recognized post-secondary institution.

Successful completion of graduate or undergraduate course work covering the following subject areas: biochemistry, genetics, molecular biology; and course work and/or training in statistics and/or population genetics as it applies to forensic DNA analysis.* Transcript will be assessed to clarify the courses taken during the degree.

Learn more about . EXPERIENCE: Significant* experience delivering forensic casework as a qualified Forensic Specialist in a biology or DNA discipline. *Significant is defined as the depth and breadth of experience normally associated with the performance of the duties for a period of two (2) or more years.

Applied / assessed at a later date KNOWLEDGE: Knowledge of forensic DNA technologies and the interpretation of DNA analysis results Knowledge of quality assurance and quality control Knowledge of human resource management Knowledge of occupational health and safety practices in a laboratory settingABILITIES/SKILLS: Ability to communicate effectively in writing Ability to communicate effectively orally Ability to coach and mentor others Planning and organizing skillsPERSONAL SUITABILITY: Promote innovation & guide change Mobilize people Uphold integrity & respect Achieve results Language requirements (essential for the job) Applied / assessed at a later date Bilingual - Imperative (CBC/CBC) Learn more about .

You may need (asset qualifications) May be applied / assessed at a later date EXPERIENCE: Extensive* laboratory working experience delivering forensic casework in a biology/DNA discipline.

Significant** experience in supervising forensic staff.

Experience providing court testimony for forensic casework in a biology/DNA discipline.

Experience interpreting data from lineage markers (Y-STR or mitochondrial DNA).

Experience conducting kinship analysis.* Extensive experience is defined as the depth and breadth of experience normally acquired with having performed a broad range of various, complex related activities acquired over a period of three (3) or more years.** Significant is defined as the depth and breadth of experience normally associated with performing duties for a cumulative period of at least two (2) years, including at least one continuous period of four (4) months or more.KNOWLEDGE: Knowledge of legal obligations, privacy requirements, and ethical principles as they apply to missing persons and unidentified human remains investigations.

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The RCMP is committed to supporting Indigenous Peoples throughout the recruitment process.

The Indigenous Career Navigators Program (ICN), among others, is designed to provide Indigenous Peoples with advice and guidance through the application/hiring process.

Indigenous Peoples seeking individual support related to their application or during the assessment phase are encouraged to contact the ICN at the following email address: nicnp--grc.gc.ca

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