Imaging Technician (ANTICIPATORY)

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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) and **A WRITTEN EXAM.

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.

The ability to communicate effectively in writing may be assessed using the answers to the screening questions, written exam and/or your résumé.

***IMPORTANT
Please note that some of the positions might be identified as part of a sunset-funded program.This means that your temporary period of employment would not count in the calculation of the total amount of time required for indeterminate status pursuant to the Treasury Board Secretariat Term Employment Policy.

Intent of the process

ANTICIPATORY

A pool of qualified candidates will be established and will 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: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A response to a text question addressing the following:

• *** WRITTEN EXAM INSTRUCTIONS***
  
  This exam will be used to evaluate the following criteria:
  • Knowledge of Photoshop, Bridge and Acrobat within the Adobe Creative Cloud software.
  • Knowledge of the methods and techniques related to proper handling of library or archival material.
  • Knowledge of methods and techniques used to digitize, process and conduct quality assurance activities on digital images.
  
  By completing this exam you certify and acknowledge that the below statements are true and correct. You understand that making false statements constitutes fraudulent behavior. You understand that employing fraudulent behavior will result in elimination from the selection process. I attest, acknowledge and accept the following:
  
  • I will not duplicate or redistribute any information;
  • I will not consult with another person or seek their assistance. I will not copy from or impersonate another person, nor will I ask a person to impersonate me;
  • I will not copy information from a website or engage in any other form of cheating or fraudulent behavior;
  • I will safeguard all confidential information. Confidential information is defined as all information that, if released, could jeopardize the integrity of the staffing process. I hereby agree that I will not distribute, disclose, or otherwise share confidential information with anyone.

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

Secondary school diploma

Degree equivalency

Experience:

-Experience using production scanners for digitization purposes in a professional workplace environment.
-Recent and significant experience* of the methods and techniques used to digitize and process digital images.
-Recent and significant experience* using Photoshop, Bridge and Acrobat in the Adobe Creative Cloud software.

* “Recent and significant experience” is defined as having at least six (6) months experience within the last four (4) years.

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

English or French

Information on language requirements

Knowledge:

-Knowledge of Photoshop, Bridge and Acrobat within the Adobe Creative Cloud software.
-Knowledge of the methods and techniques related to proper handling of library or archival material.
-Knowledge of methods and techniques used to digitize, process and conduct quality assurance activities on digital images.

Abilities:

Ability to work effectively in a high-production environment
Ability to work in a team environment
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing

Personal Suitability:

Judgement
Reliability
Attention to detail

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

Asset Qualifications

Education:
College diploma or certificate in photographic, design, multimedia or related studies

Degree equivalency

Experience:
Experience working with library or archival material

Operational Requirements:

-Work flexible hours
-Willing and able to work overtime, on occasion and on short notice
-Ability and willingness to work in a dark environment
-Ability and willingness to work in a dusty environment
-Ability and willingness to work in a noisy environment.

Some work locations are not accessible via public transportation. Therefore, incumbents will be required to find the appropriate means of transportation.

Please find below the possible work location:

625 boulevard du Carrefour, Gatineau, Québec
550 boulevard de la Cité, Gatineau, Québec
555 Avenue des Entreprises, Gatineau, Québec
395 rue Wellington, Ottawa, Ontario

Conditions of employment

Conditions of Employment

Reliability Status security clearance, secret, top secret
Lift boxes weighing up to 22,8 kg (50lbs)

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 written exam will be administered. You must answer the knowledge question(s) at the moment of application.

Please note that achieving a pass mark on any of the assessments used does not mean you will move forward in the selection process. Management may decide to use a cut-off mark that is higher than the pass mark on any of the evaluations used throughout the selection process.

The asset qualifications may be used at any point in the process.

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

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

***TOP DOWN SELECTION MAY BE USED IN THIS SELECTION 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.

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

Indeterminate employees at the same group and level or equivalent may be considered for deployment first.

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.