Conservator (Intern) Paper

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Assessment accommodation

***IMPORTANT***

Please submit a COVER LETTER (maximum 500 words), which clearly outlines how you meet the essential and asset qualifications related to education and experience criteria as stated in the statement of merit criteria.

You must meet all essential qualifications in order to be appointed to the position. Other qualifications (such as asset 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.

** The cover letter will be used as one means of evaluating the ability to effectively communicate in writing.

Duties

Interns may work on a wide variety of projects, principally paper conservation treatment projects. Other projects may consist of providing basic information on preventive conservation of archival materials, photographs, books or works of art on paper to clients and assisting in applied research to contribute to the development or modification of techniques, methodologies or tools used in the conservation of archival materials, photographs, books or works of art on paper. Interns may also participate in the preparation and delivery of seminars, workshops and conferences; assist with surveys and examination of museum facilities and paper collections; draft written reports and publications; review relevant literature; participate in general lab routines and maintenance. All duties will be carried out under supervision of experienced conservation staff.

Work environment

For the third consecutive year, the Globe and Mail issued a special feature regarding Canada’s Top 100 employers. Canadian Heritage is very proud to be part of this select group.

The objectives of the paid post-graduate internship program are:

•to provide a bridge between academic studies and professional practice to ensure that the heritage community has access to fully trained workers in the conservation field;
•to share CCI expertise and knowledge through professional development opportunities;
•to increase CCI capacity to serve the heritage community while providing professional development opportunities.

Diversity and inclusion have always been at the core of our values. Diverse teams bring different perspectives and creative ideas that benefit our clients, the communities we serve and all of us as colleagues. We welcome applications from individuals with diverse abilities and from all backgrounds and identities.

Intent of the process

The position will be staffed for a specified period. The start date will be April 1st, 2019 until March 27, 2020. A pool of fully or partially qualified candidates resulting from this selection process may be created and may be used to fill the same or similar positions within the Canadian Conservation Institute.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter in 500 words (maximum)

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

EDUCATION:

The applicant must have recently* completed a university degree in conservation or a minimum two (2) year college diploma from a recognized** post-secondary conservation program.

The applicant must have specialized*** training in the conservation of archival materials, photographs, books or works of art on paper.

* Recent is defined as within the last 5 years.

** 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.

*** Specialized at this level is defined as having completed one or more courses on conservation of archival materials, photographs, books or works of art on paper.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:

Specialized**** experience in treating archival materials, photographs, books or works of art on paper which may have been obtained through a combination of professional employment, academic studies, volunteer or extra curricular activities.

****Specialized at this level is defined as having completed the treatment of two or more paper treatments (archival materials, photographs, books or works of art on paper).

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

English or French

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:

Knowledge of conservation principles, methodologies and approaches to the conservation treatment and preservation of archival materials, photographs, books or works of art on paper.

Knowledge of the techniques and practices of assessing the condition and conservation needs of archival materials, photographs, books or works of art on paper objects and collections.

Knowledge of the science, technology and materials associated with the conservation of archival materials, photographs, books or works of art on paper.

Knowledge of the ethics of conservation.

ABILITIES:

Ability to conduct intricate hands-on conservation-restoration work specific to archival materials, photographs, books or works of art on paper.

Ability to contribute to the planning, evaluation, methodology and completion of conservation treatment projects on archival materials, photographs, books or works of art on paper.

Ability to effectively communicate orally.

Ability to effectively communicate in writing.

PERSONAL SUITABILITIES:

Client focus
Teamwork
Results orientation

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS:

Specialized training related to the conservation of books and book bindings, obtained through hands-on bookbinding or book conservation workshops.

Specialized training related to the conservation of works of art on paper.

Specialized experience carrying out book conservation treatments.

Specialized experience carrying out treatments of works of art on paper.

KNOWLEDGE:

Knowledge of the mission and services of the Canadian Conservation Institute.
Knowledge of the Canadian heritage community.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Willingness and ability to work overtime on short notice.
Willingness and ability to work scheduled overtime.
Willingness and ability to travel.
Willingness and ability to work flexible hours, including occasional weekends or evenings.
Willingness and ability to lift up to ten (10) kilograms.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Must wear personal protective equipment (PPE) when required.

Conditions of employment are any requirements that must be met and complied before being appointed to a particular position, and are to be maintained throughout the employment while being the incumbent of this position.

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 designated groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

A portfolio will be required.

An interview will be administered.

Reference checks will be sought.

Your résumé must clearly demonstrate how you meet the requirements.

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 Ishmaella Janvier 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.

Please note that asset qualifications may be invoked at any time of the selection process, including the screening stage. These qualifications are not essential to perform the work, but would benefit the organization or would enhance the way to do the work, currently or in the future.

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

You must be prepared to provide the original, or a certified copy, of your educational credentials.

All information obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to close of process, will be used to evaluate the candidates.
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, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.

Information on the preference to veterans

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.