Cataloguing Librarian

Important messages

Candidates who have already applied to 17-BAL-EA-1757 (BAL17J-011563-000411) do not need to reaply.

Intent of the process

A pool of qualified candidates may be established from this process which may be used to staff similar positions with various linguistic profiles and requirements, security profiles and various tenures within Library and Archives Canada.

Positions to be filled: 2

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter in 5,000 words (maximum)

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

Degree equivalency

Experience using a cataloguing module of an integrated library system.
Experience in applying metadata to various resources.

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

Various language requirements
Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB and French Essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge of the mandate of Library and Archives Canada relating to published heritage.
Knowledge of the descriptive standard Resource Description and Access (RDA).
Knowledge of Library of Congress Subject Headings, Canadian Subject Headings and the Répertoire de vedettes-matière.
Knowledge of classification systems such as Library of Congress Classification and Dewey Decimal System classification.
Knowledge of current trends in library cataloguing and metadata sharing.

Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
Ability to communicate effectively orally.
Ability to plan and organize own work.
Decision-Making.

Interpersonal Skills
Attention to detail and commitment to quality.
Judgment

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

Experience working in the Canadian publishing industry.

Knowledge of different metadata schemas.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Other information

A written examination may be administered.

An interview may be administered.

Reference checks will be sought.

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

Candidates may be required to meet the asset qualifications or the organizational needs, depending on the requirements of the specific position being staffed.

Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent;

You must provide proof of your education credentials. Candidates with foreign credentials must provide proof of Canadian equivalency. Consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials for further information at: http://www.cicic.ca

Candidates must be available for a written exam and/or for an interview when invited.

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 this type of email).

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.

If you require any accommodations (e.g. an alternative method of assessment, a technical aid, accessibility requirements, etc.) at any stage of the assessment process, please contact us so that we can take the appropriate measures to facilitate your full participation.

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.