Conservator - Archeology

Important messages

You must clearly demonstrate on your application, via the screening questions, how you meet each of the essential merit criteria. Failure to do so may result in the rejection of your application.

When responding to screening questions, please be sure to provide comprehensive examples from your work experience that clearly demonstrate how you meet the identified experience criteria. Your answer should clearly identify your role in the noted example. A job title alone does not demonstrate that you have the requisite level of experience, so be sure to explain relevant responsibilities and/or actions that you took. Failure to complete the questionnaire or failure to provide sufficient details to the questions will result in your elimination from this process.

Work environment

Canadian Conservation Institute (CCI) is looking to hire up to two conservators specialized in archaeological conservation of material from Canadian sites. This is a rare opportunity to join a dynamic team and work on some of the most significant finds in Canada, to carry out research and develop new treatments in collaboration with conservator and scientist colleagues nationally and internationally.

Intent of the process

The immediate need is to staff one position permanently and the other is anticipatory. A pool of fully or partially qualified candidates resulting from this selection process may be created and may be used to fill the same or similar positions with various linguistic profiles and language requirements (such as English or French essential, bilingual imperative level - BBB/BBB, CBC/CBC or CCC/CCC) and various security requirements (reliability, secret) within the department of Canadian Heritage.

Positions to be filled: 2

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 with a Master's degree in conservation from a *recognized post-secondary institution or a successful completion of a two (2) year post-secondary educational program in conservation and **equivalent experience.

*A "recognized" post-secondary institution is one that has provincial or territorial degree/diploma-granting status, or a university/college outside of Canada of which the programs/degrees are accepted by a recognized Canadian post-secondary institution.
**Equivalent experience - In addition to the successful completion of a two (2) year post-secondary educational program in conservation, candidates must have the equivalent to two (2) years of valid experience in conservation for each year of Master's degree in conservation that the candidate does not have.

The applicant must have specialized** training in the conservation of organic and inorganic archaeological material.

** Specialized at this level is defined as having completed courses and workshops on the conservation of organic and inorganic archaeological material.

The applicant must have specialized** training in the conservation of organic and inorganic archaeological material.

** Specialized at this level is defined as having completed courses and workshops on the conservation of organic and inorganic archaeological material.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE

Recent*** and extensive**** experience in treatment of archaeological material, including development of techniques and methodologies for the conservation of archaeological material.

*** Recent is defined as in the last five (5) years.
****Extensive at this level is defined as having five (5) years or more experience in the conservation of archaeological material .

Experience in planning own archaeological conservation treatment work projects (Project Management).

Experience in writing and publishing specialized professional papers, articles or reports and giving conference presentations.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)
Please note that unilingual candidates are encouraged to apply as we will be creating a pool of candidates for unilingual positions.

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE

Knowledge of the science and technology of organic and inorganic objects found in Canadian archaeological sites and their properties.

Knowledge of the techniques and practices of assessing the condition and conservation needs of organic and inorganic archaeological material (wet, waterlogged or dry). Includes knowledge of how to carry out and interpret diagnostic tests to assess the condition of objects and the effectiveness or suitability of treatments.

Knowledge of conservation principles, methodologies and approaches to the conservation treatment and preservation of organic and inorganic archaeological material (wet, waterlogged or dry)

Technical and ethical knowledge of conservation issues relating to the conservation of archaeological material (wet, waterlogged or dry).

Knowledge of preventive conservation pertaining to organic and inorganic archaeological material.

ABILITIES

Ability to plan and execute complex archaeological conservation treatment projects

Ability to engage in critical and conceptual thinking

Ability to innovate.

Ability to communicate concepts, ideas and research results effectively in writing.

Ability to communicate effectively orally concepts, ideas and research results.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY

Client focus
Teamwork
Initiative
Networking

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS

Experience in operating a freeze-dryer.

Experience in conservation of wet or waterlogged organic archaeological material.

Experience in carrying out research.

Knowledge of the mandate, mission and services of the Canadian Conservation Institute.

Knowledge of the Canadian archaeological community.

Ability to plan and execute complex conservation treatment projects of wet or waterlogged archaeological material

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS

Department of Canadian Heritage is committed to establishing and maintaining a representative workforce. This organizational need may be identified as part of the appointment decision. In such cases, qualified candidates who self-declare as members of a visible minority group, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities or women (in non-traditional occupations) would be considered.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Willingness and able to work evenings and weekends
Willingness and able to work overtime on short notice
Willingness and able to scheduled overtime
Willingness and able to travel
Willingness and able to work flexible hours

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Must be able to lift up to 15 kilograms.
Must wear personal protective equipment (PPE) when required

Other information

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

A test may be administered.

A situational exercise 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.

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.

Please note that asset qualifications may be invoked at any time of the selection process, including the screening stage. These qualifications are not essential to perform the work, but would benefit the organization or enhance the work to be performed currently or in the future.

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

You must be prepared to provide the original, or a certified copy, of your educational credentials.

For this selection process, our intention is to communicate with the candidates by email. Candidates who apply to this selection process must include in their application a valid email address and make sure that this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email). If you do not wish to receive information by email, it is your responsibility to inform us.

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.