Archivist

Update: Posting have been extended until March 25th, 2018

Important messages

When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to an inventory for future vacancies. As positions become available, applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment.

The mandate of Library and Archives Canada (LAC) is to acquire, preserve and provide access to published and archival heritage material for the benefit of present and future generations.

LAC is committed to a reconciliation agenda based on the recognition of Indigenous rights, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action and the Principles respecting the Government of Canada’s relationship with Indigenous peoples issued by Justice Canada (http://www.trc.ca/websites/trcinstitution/File/2015/Findings/Calls_to_Action_English2.pdf - http://www.justice.gc.ca/eng/csj-sjc/principles-principes.html).

LAC’s digitization of Indigenous-language recordings initiative aims to offer support and expertise to Indigenous communities in their efforts to preserve and revitalize traditional First-Nations, Métis, and Inuit languages. Through customized and collaborative approaches, LAC will offer a variety of services to preserve and provide access to oral recordings in Indigenous languages. These optional services include the development of a catalogue of oral expressions, digitization, tools and training for the digital preservation of recordings, and a web portal to facilitate access to these materials.

The recordings will come from a variety of sources willing to share their recordings for the purpose of language and culture preservation and revitalization (from individuals, community centres, organizations universities, museums and archival repositories including LAC).

In the spirit of reconciliation, LAC is seeking Indigenous archivists to take a direct and active role in project development and implementation while providing LAC with Indigenous perspectives and community connections.

LAC welcomes applicants who will work in their own communities across the country. LAC has tentatively planned for two positions each in western Canada and northern Canada, as well as one each in central Canada, Atlantic Canada, and the National Capital Region. LAC is seeking applicants with a university degree as identified under “education” in the job description. LAC will offer archival training and support to candidates without archival studies education to encourage applicants from varied backgrounds. For more information, consult LAC’s Indigenous Documentary Heritage Initiatives webpage (http://www.bac-lac.gc.ca/eng/discover/aboriginal-heritage/Pages/indigenous-documentary-heritage-initiatives.aspx).

Work environment

Position information

This posting is intended to staff positions for the digitization of Indigenous-language recordings initiative.

The archivists will be based in various locations across the country, often working independently while being connected remotely to the rest of the team. It is anticipated that one of the positions will be based in the National Capital Region, while the remaining six will be determined during the hiring process, preferably based within Indigenous communities.

Intent of the process

The positions to be staffed are for a term (determinate) period established at approximately 3 years.

Positions to be filled: 7

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

Degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in history, history of art, anthropology or some other specialty relevant to the position.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE

Experience in conducting research and analysis.

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

Various language requirements

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE

Knowledge of archival theory and methods.

ABILITIES AND SKILLS

Judgment

Ability to plan and organize

Ability to communicate effectively orally

Ability to communication effectively in writing

PERSONAL SUITABILITIES

Reliability

Effective interpersonal skills

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

ASSET EDUCATION

Master's degree in a recognized post-secondary institution with an acceptable specialization in information science, archival science, librarianship, social sciences, humanities, public administration or other specialty relevant to the position.

Degree equivalency

ASSET EXPERIENCES

Experience in processing or describing information resources.

Experience in working with Indigenous communities or Indigenous languages

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity group: Aboriginal persons

Information on employment equity

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Availability and willingness to travel across Canada.

Availability and willingness to work overtime

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status 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.

For appointment processes where the area of selection was limited to Aboriginal peoples or to members of designated employment equity groups that included Aboriginal peoples, the Aboriginal candidates proposed for appointment or appointed must complete and sign the Affirmation of Aboriginal Affiliation Form as a condition of appointment prior to or at the same time as the offer of appointment, even if they have already self-declared as an EE member when applying.

You must indicate on your application if you require a technical aid for testing or an alternative method of assessment.

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.

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.