Conservator - Archival and Photographs

Important messages

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request special accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Information on accommodation for persons with disabilities

**Candidates ability to communicate effectively in writing will be evaluated throughout the screening questions. **

You must clearly demonstrate on your application, via the screening questions, how you meet each of the essential and asset merit criteria. Failure to do so may result in the rejection of your application.

When responding to screening questions, please be sure to provide comprehensive examples from your work experience that clearly demonstrate how you meet the identified education and experience criteria. Your answer should clearly identify your role in the noted example. A job title alone does not demonstrate that you have the requisite level of experience, so be sure to explain relevant responsibilities and/or actions that you took. Failure to complete the questionnaire or failure to provide sufficient details to the questions will result in your elimination from this process.

Intent of the process

A pool of fully or partially qualified candidates resulting from this selection process will be created and may be used to fill the same or similar positions with various linguistic profiles and language requirements (such as English or French essential, bilingual imperative level - BBB/BBB), as well as tenures (term, indeterminate) within the Canadian Conservation Institute.

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)

EDUCATION

- Graduation with a Master's degree in conservation from a *recognized post-secondary institution or a successful completion of a two (2) year post-secondary educational program in conservation and **equivalent experience.

*A "recognized" post-secondary institution is one that has provincial or territorial degree/diploma-granting status, or a university/college outside Canada of which the programs/degrees are accepted by a recognized Canadian post-secondary institution.

**Equivalent experience - In addition to the successful completion of a two (2) year post-secondary educational program in conservation candidates must have the equivalent to two (2) years of valid experience in conservation for each year of Master's degree in conservation that the candidate does not have.

- The applicant must have specialized** training in the conservation of paper based archival materials and of photographs.

** Specialized at this level is defined as having completed courses, internships and workshops on the conservation of paper based archival materials and of photographs.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE

- Recent*** and extensive**** experience in treatment of archival collections, including development of techniques and methodologies for the conservation of paper based archival materials and of photographs.

*** Recent is defined as in the last four (4) years.

****Extensive at this level is defined as having four (4) years or more experience in the conservation of archival collections.

- Experience in planning own conservation treatment projects of paper based archival materials and of photographs (Project Management).

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

Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)
Please note that unilingual candidates are encourage to apply as we will be creating a pool of candidates for unilingual positions.

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE

- Knowledge of the science and technology of paper based archival materials and of photographs.

- Knowledge of the techniques and practices of assessing the condition and conservation needs of paper based archival materials and of photographs. Includes knowledge of how to carry out and interpret diagnostic tests to assess the condition of objects and the effectiveness or suitability of treatments.

- Knowledge of conservation principles, methodologies and approaches to the conservation treatment and preservation of paper based archival materials and of photographs.

- Technical and ethical knowledge of conservation issues relating to the conservation of paper based archival materials and of photographs.

- Knowledge of preventive conservation pertaining to paper based archival materials and of photographs.

ABILITIES:

- Ability to plan and execute complex conservation treatments of paper based archival materials and of photographs.

- Ability to engage in critical and conceptual thinking.

- Ability to innovate.

- Ability to communicate concepts, ideas and research results effectively in writing.

- Ability to communicate effectively orally concepts, ideas and research results.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY

- Client focus
- Teamwork
- Initiative
- Networking

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS:

EXPERIENCE

- Experience in writing and publishing specialized professional papers, articles or reports and giving conference presentations.

- Experience in developing new treatments, or modifying treatments, for the conservation of photographs.

- Experience in carrying out conservation related research.

KNOWLEDGE

- Knowledge of the mandate, mission and services of the Canadian Conservation Institute.

- Knowledge of the Canadian heritage community.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

- Willingness and ability to work flexible hours, including occasional evenings and weekends.
- Willingness and ability to work overtime on short notice.
- Willingness and ability to work scheduled overtime.
- Willingness and ability to travel.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

- Must be able to lift up to 10 kilograms.
- Must wear personal protective equipment (PPE) when required.

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

Only jobs.gc.ca online applications will be considered. If accessibility to jobs.gc.ca is unavailable, please email your cover letter and résumé to Jane Mtta by email at and indicate the reason why you cannot apply online. Verification/validation of your request will be required before your application is accepted

Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent.

Asset qualifications could be used for screening and/or selection purposes.

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

ASSESSMENT INFORMATION

A porfolio, an interview and reference checks will be part of the candidate’s assessment.

Any travel expenses incurred by candidates to attend evaluations under this recruitment process will be the candidate's responsibility.

Candidates invited to an interview will be required to bring proof of their education credentials, in the form of a diploma or official transcript as well as a proof of citizenship.

All information obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to close of process, could be used to evaluate the candidates.

COMMUNICATIONS

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.

For this process, we find that email is the most efficient way to communicate with you. Candidates who apply to this selection process should include an email address that accepts emails from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email). It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate information is provided and updated as required. If you do not wish to receive your correspondence and results by e-mail, it is also your responsibility to inform us.

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.