Manager, Visual Art Collection (Amendment to closing date)

Important messages

VERY IMPORTANT NOTE: Candidates must clearly demonstrate how they meet the education and experience factors listed as essential and asset qualifications on the Statement of Merit Criteria. In order to do so, they must write one or two paragraphs for each demonstrating how they meet them with concrete examples. Note that it is not sufficient to only state that the qualifications are met or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. Curriculum Vitae will be used as a secondary source to validate the experience described in the experience questionnaire. Failure to clearly demonstrate in the experience questionnaire how you meet the above mentioned criteria Education and Experience, both Essential and Asset, where applicable may result in the rejection of your application. Candidates will not be solicited for incomplete or possible missing information.

Work environment

The International Platform Branch within Global Affairs Canada governs and delivers the fine arts program in support of the delivery of the Government of Canada’s programs in 179 missions located in 106 countries. Real property is handled by two bureau, the Stewardship and Planning Bureau and the Project Delivery and Professional and Technical Services Bureau. Forming part of the Professional and Technical Services Bureau, the fine arts program governs policy, acquisitions and maintenance of the departments art collection for use in the real property portfolio comprises over 1 million square metres of office and residential space, representing over 2,400 property holdings, including many properties of high value and historic significance. The manager of visual art collection works in collaboration with the Architectural and Interior Design divisions.

Intent of the process

Immediate need: 1 position to be staffed on an indeterminate basis.

A pool of qualified candidates will be created.

Positions to be filled: 1

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)

Degree in art or art history from a recognized post-secondary institution.
*Degree is a baccalaureate or higher level degree, as established by educational authorities.

Degree equivalency

Significant and recent* experience in visual art collection management, including managing the acquisition, cataloguing and documentation of art.
*Significant and recent means collections valued at greater than $20 million in the last 5 years.

Experience in supervising staff for the care and keeping of visual art assets.

Experience in working in a team project environment.

Experience in managing a budget and setting priorities

If you possess any of the following, your application must also clearly explain how you meet it (other qualifications)

ASSETS

Experience in managing a collection of Canadian Art.

Experience in critical writing and interpretation of Canadian Art.

Experience dealing with artists and art galleries.

Experience with donations and loans of art.

Experience in financial and contract management including planning, developing and managing a budget for varied activities.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)

Information on language requirements

Knowledge of Canadian art.
Knowledge of professional art collections management practices.

Ability to effectively communicate orally.
Ability to effectively communicate in writing.

Thinking things through - innovating through analysis and ideas.
Engagement - working effectively with people, organizations, partners.
Excellence through results - delivering through own work, relationships and responsibilities.

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

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENT:

Some travel is required in Canada and abroad.

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

Other information

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

A test may be administered.

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.

- A random and/or top down selection of candidates may be used in the determination of those to be given further consideration in the assessment process.

- Candidates who fail to confirm their attendance at our written exam and/or interview will be considered withdrawn from the process.

- If a candidate is no longer interested in this position and has chosen to voluntarily withdraw, they must notify as soon as possible.

- Applicants with disabilities: please note that you will be asked to confirm whether you require a technical aid or an alternative method of assessment to ensure an equitable assessment of your qualifications, at the next stage of the selection process.

- Candidates are advised that an exam and/or interview will only be rescheduled under these exceptional circumstances:
o Medical reason with certificate;
o Pre-arranged travel with proof;
o Pre-scheduled training with proof;
o Pre-arranged exam/interview for another
Government of Canada staffing process with proof;
o Death in the family;
o Other exceptional reason deemed acceptable by the Selection Board (e.g. Jury Duty, etc.).

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.