*Stream 1 Various positions - *Stream 2 Archival Assistant

Important messages

*Stream 1 - Orientation Services Technician, Reference Technician, and Genealogy Consultant
*Stream 2 - Archival Assistant

We strongly encourage candidates to submit their applications on-line.

Following are some of the benefits associated with applying on-line:
• Candidates can create and manage their accounts in the Public Service Resourcing System (PSRS) and apply to job opportunities as long as an internet connection is available.
• Candidates can create a profile and retrieve stored application(s) (personal information, covering letter and résumé) previously submitted and modify them, if necessary, before submitting the application.
• Candidates can modify their application/resume at any time BEFORE the closing date indicated on the job advertisement.

NOTE: Candidates must clearly demonstrate, by responding to the preselection questionnaire, how they meet the education and experience factors listed in the essential and asset qualifications.

Intent of the process

A pool will be created to staff similar positions with various tenures, linguistic profiles, security clearance levels or various locations within Library and Archives Canada.

Positions to be filled: 12

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

You must meet all essential qualifications in order to be appointed to the position. Other qualifications may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed. Some essential and other qualifications will be assessed through your application. It is your responsibility to provide appropriate examples that illustrate how you meet each qualification. Failing to do so could result in your application being rejected.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

Stream 1 & 2

Successful completion of two years of a post-secondary school program with acceptable specialization in social science, statistics, library/archival work, or a law-related field OR an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

At the manager’s discretion, an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience that is comparable to the minimum education stated above, may serve as an alternative. Whenever the minimum educational standard is met through an alternative, it is met only for the position being staffed, and a candidate must be re-assessed for future appointments and deployments if the manager has asked for this alternative.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE

Stream 1 & 2

Experience conducting research using print and online research and reference tools.

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

Various language requirements
Stream 1

Bilingual Imperative CBC/CBC, CCC/CCC and English essential.

Stream 2

Bilingual Imperative CBC/CBC, CCC/CCC, BBB/BBB and English or French essential.

Information on language requirements

Stream 1

Minimum one year of experience in providing front-line public service.

Stream 2

Experience in processing and describing archival records.

KNOWLEDGE

Stream 1 & 2

Knowledge of Library and Archives Canada’s mandate and services.

Stream 2

Knowledge of archival principles or practices.

ABILITIES

Stream 1 & 2

Teamwork.
Ability to organize work and set priorities.
Ability to communicate effectively orally.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

PERSONAL SUITABILITIES

Stream 1 & 2

Client Service Orientation
Effective Interpersonal Relationships
Reliability
Judgment
Adaptability
Initiative
Creativity/Innovation

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS

Stream 1 & 2

Graduation from a recognized college program in a field relevant to the position being staffed (library or archival technician, museum studies, etc.).

Graduation from a recognized university with a degree in a field relevant to the position being staffed (Canadian History, Arts, Humanities, etc.).

Graduation from a recognized university with a Master's degree in a field relevant to the position being staffed (Archival Studies, Library Studies, Information Management, Canadian History, etc.).

Degree equivalency

Experience working in a regional or small office (less than 10 employees) where, for example: employees work independently, may perform multiple additional functions, work across different time zones, communicate or collaborate with colleagues located in different cities via videoconference and technology, etc.

Experience performing activities related to the acquisition, preservation, description,
reference services or provision of access to documentary heritage.

Experience organizing events or public programming activities.

Experience making presentations or public speaking.

Experience in genealogy research.

Experience creating written instructions, manuals, or user guides.

KNOWLEDGE

Knowledge of library or archival principles or practices.
Knowledge of Access to Information and Privacy legislation.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Day of work may go until 6:00 p.m.
Shift work may occasionally include weekend work.
Willingness and ability to work overtime on short notice.
Willingness and ability to travel on occasion.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance - Some positions may require a Secret security clearance.

Other information

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

A test may be administered.

Please identify clearly for which position(s) you are submitting an application.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.

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

LAC Employment Equity Plan includes objectives for correcting the under-representation of designated groups under the Employment Equity Act (visible minorities, Aboriginal peoples, persons with a disability, women) within certain occupational groups. In the context of this selection process, employment equity may be used as an organizational need to fill one or more positions by a qualified person who is a member of a designated group. Accordingly, if you are a member of one of these designated groups and you wish to be considered for placement using the employment equity criterion, you must ensure you self-identify for this purpose at the time of application.

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. As a result, it promotes employment equity and encourages candidates to indicate voluntarily on their application if they are a woman, an Aboriginal person, a person with a disability or a member of a visible minority group.

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.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans and to Canadian citizens, in that order.

Information on the preference to veterans

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.