VARIOUS LS-02 POSITIONS

Important messages

Various positions to fill, Total of 2 Streams, as follows:
STREAM 1: Portfolio Reference Librarian
STREAM 2: Emerging TechnologiesLibrarian

You must CLEARLY demonstrate in the Screening questionnaire how you meet ALL the education and experience criteria listed in the essential requirements by answering yes to the essential criterias you meet and explaining how you meet them. Please note that stating that the requirements have been met, or listing past or current responsibilities, does not represent adequate substantiation. Rather, you must provide concrete examples that clearly illustrate how you meet the requirements. Resumes may be used as a secondary source to validate the qualifications described; comments such as ''refer to my attached resume'' will not be accepted and will result in your application being rejected. Failure to provide this information in the requested format will result in your application being rejected. Please note that the information provided may be considered in the assessment of any of the essential or asset qualifications, including the ability to communicate effectively in writing.

Duties

Provides a reference and research service for internal and external clients. Develops and recommends information products and specialized presentations, to market, promote and increase awareness of library products and services. Develops and recommends training material and conducts information/coaching sessions to clients. Researches and recommends the purchase of information resources (e.g. databases, periodicals, books, online or web-based services) for the departmental Library. Develops an up-to-date knowledge of an assigned client group, including current trends and issues in a geographic region and relevant subject area (e.g. trade, foreign policy, international law). Coaching and development on social media tools, e.g. wiki, e-collaboration, blogs.

Intent of the process

A pool of qualified candidates will be created and used to staff identical or similar positions at Global Affairs Canada with tenures that may vary according to the positions being staffed (ex. indeterminate, specified period, acting, etc.).

Positions to be filled: 3

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)

EDUCATION
Graduation from a recognized university with a master's degree in library science or in library and information science
OR
Graduation from a recognized university with a bachelor's degree in library science or in library and information science for which another bachelor's degree was a prerequisite.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE

STREAM 1 Portfolio Reference Librarian and STREAM 2 Emerging Technologies Librarian
*Recent experience in the provision of reference or research services including searching online databases, and the Internet.
Experience in using commercial on-line services (such as Factiva, Dialog, Special Edition, Lexis-Nexis), and social media tools, such as wikis, blogs, etc.
Experience in the development or delivery of bibliographic instruction or client coaching.

*Recent is defined as acquired within the past 2 years.

STREAM 2 Emerging Technologies Librarian
Experience in web page design

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

Various language requirements
Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB or English Essential

Information on language requirements

COMMON TO ALL STREAMS

KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of the principles and practices of library science, particularly reference / research, bibliographic instruction, evaluation criteria and the web.
Knowledge of reference sources and procedures.
Knowledge of Global Affairs Canada's mandate.

ABILITIES
Ability to provide reference/bibliographic instruction.
Ability to use electronic sources for information searching.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Ability to control workflow and set priorities.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY
Effective interpersonal skills
Judgement
Adaptability
Teamwork and cooperation

Other information

1. Reference checks will be sought.
2. An interview may be administered.
3. A written test may be administered.
4. Any information provided may be verified through various sources.
5. You must provide proof of your education credentials.
6. Foreign educational credentials must be assessed by a recognized credential assessment service. If you have been educated outside of Canada, it is your responsibility to have your certificates and/or diplomas assessed against Canadian educational standards. For more information, please see the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials (CICIC) at http://www.cicic.ca/927/identifytheorganization-responsible-forrecognition.canada.
7. Your education and experience will be assessed through your application.
8. Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official
language of their choice.
9. Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent; we will contact candidates when the screening process is completed.
10. Please identify clearly your substantive group and level and your employment status on your resume and on your application form.
11. Communication for this process will be sent via email. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required. Candidates who apply to this selection process should include an email address that accepts email from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email).

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.