Project Officer

SELECTION PROCESS CANCELLED

We regret to inform you that this job opportunity has been cancelled.

Further to your application for the above-noted appointment process, this is to inform you that this process has been cancelled for administrative reasons.

Important messages

We strongly encourage candidates to submit their applications on-line.

Following are some of the benefits associated with applying on-line:

• Candidates can create and manage their accounts in the Public Service Resourcing System (PSRS) and apply to job opportunities as long as an internet connection is available.

• Candidates can create a profile and retrieve stored application(s) (personal information, covering letter and résumé) previously submitted and modify them, if necessary, before submitting the application.

• Candidates can modify their application/resume at any time BEFORE the closing date indicated on the job advertisement.

NOTE: Candidates must clearly demonstrate, by responding to the preselection questionnaire, how they meet the education and experience factors listed in the essential and asset qualifications.

Intent of the process

This process is to staff the above-mentioned position on a temporarily basis until March 31, 2019 and it may also be used to establish a pool of qualified candidates which could be used to staff similar or identical positions with various linguistic profiles, security profiles and various tenures within Library and Archives Canada.

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)

EDUCATION

Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in education, library or early childhood education or some other specialty relevant to the position.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE

Recent* experience in delivering services to clients.

* Recent experience is defined as experience acquired in the last two (2) years. Candidates have to provide clear and specific examples in their application.

Experience using Microsoft Office Suite such as: Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (CBC/CBC)

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE

Knowledge of the TD Summer Reading Club.

Knowledge of the project management basics.

Knowledge in the use of various technology such as service applications and web-based platforms and other devices, as well as knowledge of information resources (print and electronic).

ABILITIES

Ability to communicate effectively orally
Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
Ability to analyse problems and propose solutions.
Ability to create playful activities related to reading for a young audience.
Ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines.

PERSONAL SUITABILITIES

Excellent interpersonal skills
Judgement
Reliability
Attention to detail
Creativity

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS

Experience in event planning.

Work experience with children such as: day camp or volunteer work in a public library, a school library or an elementary school.

Experience in the use of social media such as Twitter and Facebook.

Other information

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.