Director, Heritage Information

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The Heritage Group is looking for a passionate and dynamic individual who will create an innovative culture to advance the Directorate’s practices, programs and policies on a national and international scale.

The Globe and Mail issued a special feature regarding Canada’s Top 100 employers for 2017. Canadian Heritage is one of them. It is not a surprise: services and programs that we offer to Canadians are about celebrating, commemorating, culture, arts, heritage, etc. Canadian Heritage is very proud to be part of this select group and now you can be part of it too!

Intent of the process

This process will be used to staff the above-mentioned position.

A pool of partially qualified candidates may be established through this process to staff similar positions. All federal organizations listed in the Schedules I, IV and V of the Financial Administration Act (FAA) may use this selection process to staff a similar position in their organization.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter in 3,000 words (maximum) "You must clearly demonstrate in your cover letter how you meet the education and experience criteria listed in the essential and asset qualifications. You must use those criteria as a header and then write one or two paragraphs for each, demonstrating how you meet them with concrete examples. Please note that it is not sufficient to only state that the criteria are met or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. Résumés may be used as a secondary source to validate the responsibilities. You will not be solicited for incomplete or possible missing information."

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)

EDUCATION
Graduation with a degree from a recognized university.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
Recent* and significant experience** in leading the development of strategies, policies or programs within the cultural sector.

Significant experience** in analyzing and resolving complex*** issues and providing strategic advice to senior management.

Significant experience** in establishing strategic alliances or collaborations.

Experience in leading change.

Significant experience** in managing human and financial resources.

*Recent is defined as within the last three (3) years.

**Significant experience is defined as the depth, breadth and diversity of experience normally acquired through performing a broad range of various, complex activities over a period of approximately three (3) years within the last five (5) years.

***Complex issues are issues with at least three of the following characteristics: multidimensional (international), sensitive, confidential, affecting many partners or stakeholders, precedent setting, having a major impact on program delivery for the public or having a potential for significant media coverage.

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS
Graduation with a post-graduate degree from a recognized university in a field relevant to the duties of the position.

Degree equivalency

Experience, in a leadership role, in the domain of learning, publishing or digital communication.

Experience, in a leadership role, in the domain of digital technology or digital preservation.

Experience in providing guidance and training to cultural institutions.

Experience in using social media.

Recent* experience in providing strategic leadership to the museum or archive community.

*Recent is defined as within the last three (3) years.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (CBC/CBC)

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of emerging digital technologies including Linked Open Data.

Knowledge of the Canadian heritage sector.

Knowledge of the mandate, mission and programs of the Canadian Conservation Institute and the Canadian Heritage Information Network.

KEY LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES
Create Vision and Strategy
Mobilize People
Uphold Integrity and Respect
Collaborate with Partners and Stakeholders
Promote Innovation and Guide Change
Achieve Results

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

Other information

For information on Public Service Key Leadership Competencies, please visit http://www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/psm-fpfm/learning-apprentissage/pdps-ppfp/klc-ccl/klcp-pccl-eng.asp

Reference checks will be sought.

A written exam may be administered.

An interview will be administered.

The Top Down ranking approach may be used in the process. This means that only the top-scoring candidates will be invited to the next phase of the process.

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

Candidates must meet the essential qualifications to be appointed to this position.

Please note that asset qualifications may be invoked at any time of the selection process, including the screening stage.

Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent; we will contact candidates when the screening process is completed.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

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

Candidates will be advised of their individual results in this advertised appointment process in writing.

All information obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to close of process, will be used to evaluate the candidates.

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.