Exhibition Preparator

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 one position on a temporary basis and one position on an indeterminate basis 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: 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

Secondary school diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE

Experience (more than 1 year) in a museum workshop or in a wood workshop.

Experience in the fabrication, modification or repair of exhibition frames, crates or furniture.

Experience in the installation of artefacts or works of art in a professional environment.

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

Various language requirements
Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB and English or French Essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE

Knowledge of the practices for the preparation, mounting and installation of artefacts for exhibition purposes.

Knowledge of the use of tools and materials for mounting and exhibiting artefacts.

ABILITIES

Ability to communicate orally
Ability to communicate in writing
Ability to use desktop software, such as Word, Excel and Outlook.
Ability to interprete plans and drawings.
Ability to plan and organise small exhibition projects.

PERSONNAL SUITABILITY

Attention to Detail and Commitment to Quality
Teamwork
Client-Service Orientation
Adaptability

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

ASSET EDUCATION

Diploma in cabinetmaking, carpentry or in a field related to the position.

Degree equivalency

ASSET EXPERIENCE

Recent work experience* in an art gallery, a museum or a documentary heritage institution

*By recent work experience we refer to the past 3 years.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENT

Lift operator license

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Driving license (Class A)
The incumbent is required to travel for work.

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.