Firearms Examiner - Laboratory Scientist II - Forensic Sciences Branch Job Listing at City of Edmonton in Edmonton, AB (Job ID 52284)

Description

** This posting is for 1 Full-Time permanent position**

The Edmonton Police Services (EPS) has an exciting opportunity for one (1) individual to conduct forensic examination and identification of firearms, ammunition and any related components, firearms parts, and accessories. Including air guns, modified blank-firing guns, and flare guns. Responsibilities of this position will include: 

• Interpreting visual and microscopic marks with careful consideration of uniqueness.
• Providing opinions based on observations using the accepted range of conclusions in the scientific community.
• Providing expert witness testimony in court-based examination findings.
• Ensuring the quality of work performed by the Firearms Examination Unit (FEU) personnel meets internal and generally accepted external standards.
• When required, conduct regular quality assurance audits of processes and technical analyses FEU personnel perform. 
• Ensuring proper protocol for safety and security of personnel, exhibits and inventory. 
• Assisting in the continued professional development of FEU personnel within the Forensic Sciences Branch.
• Mentoring and facilitating the training of new and existing personnel.
• Facilitating continuous improvement within the FEU.
• Unit training and other related initiatives.
• Working in a Laboratory Information Management System.
• Supporting EPS, Alert and provincial policing partners' organizational plans and the delivery of day-to-day FEU services. 
• Collaborating with and ensuring that laboratory and examination processes adhere to internal and National Forensic Laboratory Services (NFLS) policies related to the operation of Integrated Ballistics Identification Systems (IBIS) and the Canadian Integrated Ballistics Identification Network.
• Performing other related duties as required.