(A) Project Manager, Web and Digital Initiatives; (B) Project Manager, Exhibitions

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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. Therefore, please allow time for completing the screening questions as well as the written exam.

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.

Intent of the process

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: 3

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A response to a text question addressing the following:

• Please read carefully the following information and instructions:
  
  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.
• Please identify clearly for which stream(s) you are submitting an application.

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

BOTH STREAMS A & B:
Successful completion of two years of a post-secondary school program with acceptable specialization in social science, statistics, library/archival work or a law-related field.

Degree equivalency

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

Various language requirements
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS :
- Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB
- Bilingual Imperative CBC/CBC

Information on language requirements

EXPERIENCES :
STREAM A: Project Manager, Web and Digital Initiatives and Project Manager, Research Aids
EX1 - Experience in planning and delivering a variety of projects;
EX2 - Experience in conducting research and producing related documents;
EX3 - Experience in the delivery of services to clients related to access to documentary heritage*.

STREAM B: Project Manager, Exhibitions
EX4 - Experience in exhibitions project management from conception to final fit up**, including related conservation and preparation of material;
EX5 - Experience in the management of an active exhibition loans program for a cultural institution.

* Documentary heritage is defined as: publications and records of interest to Canada, which can include monographs, journals, historical records, images, maps and other types of material.
** Fit up means: management and coordination of conception, design, installation and the fabrication of text panels, banners, captions.

KNOWLEDGE :
STREAMS A & B
K1 - Knowledge of project management theories and methods;
K2 - Knowledge of the mandate, priorities and services of Library and Archives Canada.

STREAM A: Project Manager, Web and Digital Initiatives
K3 - Knowledge of current and emerging social media and online tools (i.e. social networking, blogging, podcasts) to make LAC documentary heritage known.

STREAM B: Project Manager, Exhibitions
K4 - Knowledge of the principles, techniques and practices of collections management, including conservation, loans and exhibitions management.

ABILITIES :
BOTH STREAMS A & B
A1 - Ability to communicate effectively in writing;
A2 - Ability to communicate effectively orally;
A3- Ability to plan, organize and implement projects.

STREAM B: Project Manager, Exhibitions
A4 - Ability to analyze information, provide advice and recommendation.

PERSONAL SUITABILITIES :

BOTH STREAMS A & B
PS1 – Effective Interpersonal skills
PS2 - Initiative
PS3 - Judgment
PS4 – Teamwork

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

EDUCATION :
BOTH STREAMS A & B
Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in economics, sociology or statistics.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCES :
STREAM A: Project Manager, Web and Digital Initiatives
Experience in managing digitization project or online digital initiatives or creation of online content.

STREAM B: Project Manager, Exhibitions
Experience in negotiating exhibition loans at the national level;
Experience in managing projects involving multi-institutional stakeholders;
Experience in supervising employees.

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.

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.

An assignment, secondment, or acting appointment requires approval of your supervisor.

Employees at the same group and level or equivalent will be considered for assignment or secondment. If no secondment/assignment is made, applicants from other groups and levels will be considered in the advertised appointment process.

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.

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.