Team Lead, Information Services

Important messages

*Extension made to closing date for candidates to submit applications*

Tips for candidates who wish to apply:
• The application process will take approximately 40 to 60 minutes to complete.
• When submitting your application, please provide complete and thorough details of your education and experience. The system will prompt you with specific questions for each qualification, so ensure to answer the questions, if applicable.
• When answering the questionnaire, do not assume that the hiring board has any previous knowledge of your background, qualifications, or work history. You must be specific and provide concrete examples and details for each experience and education element, as applications will be screened on the information provided. Your résumé will only be used as a secondary source to validate the qualifications described.
• Please note that written communication may also be assessed through your application submission.

NOTE: It has been brought to our attention that three of the "other qualifications" experience criteria have been omitted from the application screening questionnaire: Experience working in a within a library network or in a medium to large library (more than 8 staff), Experience managing a large acquisitions budget (e.g., $500 thousand or more), and Experience in planning, organizing, managing and coordinating at least one of the following library services: collection management, cataloguing or acquisitions. Please be advised that, should we decide to use these other qualifications as part of our assessment, you will be asked to submit a written or verbal response describing how you meet some, or all, of these experience criteria at a later time. This information is therefore not mandatory in order for you to submit your application.

Duties

The Canadian Agriculture Library (CAL) employs a dynamic group of professional and support staff from coast to coast working together to support the mandate and regulatory commitments of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). The ideal candidate can easily adapt to new ways of working in a changing library environment. They are flexible when it comes to long distance supervision, videoconferencing, and working virtually. They are enthusiastic to advance virtual library concepts and capabilities. They value transparent collaboration and healthy work environment.

As part of the seven science-based departments who recently implemented the Federal Science Library (FSL) initiative, CAL offers a full-range of library services to AAFC and CFIA. The Team Lead, Library Information Services is responsible for planning, developing and managing the information services program for the West and Ottawa. The ideal candidate is well versed in developing and implementing outreach strategies that engage clients and stakeholders at all levels. They are able to understand client business environment and are agile in anticipating and addressing evolving information and research service requirements. They are also comfortable giving presentations at all levels within the organization.

This position reports to the Manager, Library Information Services and supervises a team of professional and support staff located across Western Canada and Ottawa.

Work environment

The Canadian Agriculture Library (CAL) is one of the largest federal government libraries. The modern headquarters Library is located in the National Capital Region, at the edge of the Central Experimental Farm, near the Baseline Road and Merivale Road intersection. The complex is equipped with a full gym and is conveniently located within walking distance to restaurants, shopping, banking, pharmacy and numerous other services.

As one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, AAFC is proud to celebrate our achievement in creating a diverse, respectful, and positive workplace where all employees are valued and recognized for their unique qualities, ideas, voices and perspectives.

Intent of the process

Immediate need: To staff one position on a full-time temporary basis (12 months with possibility of extension) in Ottawa, Ontario.

In the event that an employee of the public service is qualified through this process, and there is a temporary need, they may be considered for acting or assignment/secondment opportunities.

A pool of qualified candidates will be established and may be used for similar permanent and temporary employment for the location indicated for this process.

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)

Graduation from a recognized post-secondary institution with a master’s degree in Library Science or in Library and Information Science; OR graduation from a recognized post-secondary institution 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 in the delivery of library services with emphasis on research.
Experience managing people and financial resources.
Experience leading a team.
Experience in delivering presentations to audiences such as senior management or business clients.
Experience in developing outreach or training activities for the provision of library services.

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

Experience in delivering library services to a scientific clientele.
Experience in delivering library services to a business clientele.
Experience in the delivery of library services with emphasis in research, analysis or synthesis of at least one of the following areas: Science and technology, or Business (defined as activities such as development of organizational policies, development of programs, delivery of programs, research, commerce, and trade), or Industry.
Experience in leading project teams.
Experience in managing information management services.
Experience working in a within a library network or in a medium to large library (more than 8 staff).
Experience managing a large acquisitions budget (e.g., $500 thousand or more).
Experience in planning, organizing, managing and coordinating at least one of the following library services: collection management, cataloguing or acquisitions.

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

Various language requirements
Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB or Bilingual Imperative CBC/CBC

Information on language requirements

Second Language Writing Skills Self-Assessment
In order to help you decide if you should apply to a bilingual position, an optional self-assessment of your writing skills in your second official language is available for you to take before completing your application.

For more information, please consult:
Unsupervised Internet Test of Second Language Writing Skills

Knowledge of trends and developments in the provision of library information services

Adaptability
Client Focus
Initiative
Interactive Communication
Team Leadership
Teamwork
Writing Skills

Ability to prepare presentations and deliver to various audiences.
Ability to develop innovative outreach strategies.
Ability to manage human and financial resources.

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

Ability to apply policies, standards and guidelines to manage library services.

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women

Information on employment equity

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Ability and willingness to work core hours, Monday through Friday between 7 am and 6 pm.
Ability and willingness to work overtime.
Ability and willingness to travel.

Other information

Applications submitted by email will not be accepted. You must apply on-line through GC Jobs.

Persons with disabilities preventing them from applying on-line are asked to contact 1-800-645-5605.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.

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).

All information obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to close of process, may be used to evaluate the candidates. An interview and/or written examination may be administered. Reference checks may be sought. Proof of your education credentials will be required at a later date.

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.