Senior Archivist (Curator)

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Information on accommodation for persons with disabilities

Candidates that apply for this position will have to complete a **SCREENING QUESTIONNAIRE** in order to clearly demonstrate that they meet the education and experience criteria (essential and asset qualifications) . Therefore, please allow time for completing the screening questions.

Please note that having the asset qualifications is not mandatory in order to apply to this process however they may be used at a later time.

Candidates must submit their application using the "Apply online" function. Only applications submitted via this portal will be considered, unless a valid reason is presented prior to the closing date and accepted by the hiring manager.

Duties

The successful candidate will primarily curate physical exhibitions but will also support and develop curated online content.

Work environment

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.

The Exhibitions and Online Content Division facilitates access and provides context to LAC collections through a range of activities and programs. The division runs an active exhibition and loan program that partners with libraries and museums across the country. We also bring LAC’s collection to users through diverse online platforms such as a blog, podcasts, Flickr and Wikipedia.

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to staff one indeterminate position.

A pool of qualified candidates may be established and may be used to staff identical or similar positions within Library and Archives Canada using various languages requirements and/or various tenures according to the positions being staffed.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

Master's degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with an acceptable specialization in museology, history, history of art, anthropology, social sciences, humanities or other specialty relevant to the position.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCES

Experience in curating exhibitions at museums, galleries or similar cultural institutions including but not limited to conceptualization, research, object selection, interpretive planning and writing text;
Experience in using a variety of interpretive techniques and media (text, design, audio-visual material, interactives) to communicate to a diverse audiences;
Experience in working with partner institutions or organizations on initiatives to meet shared goals;
Experience in performing original historical research from primary and secondary sources to develop exhibitions or related initiatives.

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

Various language requirements
Immediat need: Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB
Futur need: Bilingual Imperative CBC/CBC, BBB/BBB

Information on language requirements

ABILITIES

Ability to do original research in archival and library collections to develop an exhibition;
Ability to use curatorial and interpretive planning techniques to create engaging exhibitions;
Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team;
Ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines;
Ability to communicate effectively orally;
Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

PERSONAL SUITABILITIES

Judgement
Initiative
Adaptability and Flexbility
Effective interpersonal relationships

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

ASSETS - Experiences

Experience in working with Indigenous communities.
Experience in planning and project management.

ASSETS - Knowledge

Knowledge of Indigenous issues and, in particular, how they relate to memory institutions such as archives, libraries and museums;
Knowledge of Library and Archives Canada’s mandate and strategic orientations.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Availability and willingness to travel;
Availability and willingness to work overtime.

Other information

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the targeted groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

A portfolio may be asked.

An interview may be administered.

Reference checks may be sought.

Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent; we will contact candidates when the screening process is completed.

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 these types of email).

If you do not respond to our communications, we will interpret this as your withdrawal from the process.

Please identify clearly your substantive group and level and your employment status on your resume and/or application form.

Please ensure that your Personal Record Identifier (PRI) is included in your application.

You must provide proof of your education credentials at a later date.

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.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.

Notification related to this process will be posted on the Public Services Resourcing System. Applicants are responsible to refer to Public Service Resourcing Systems or any and all announcements deriving from this process.

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.

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.