Technical Reference Centre Librarian

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Assessment accommodation

***VERY IMPORTANT NOTE: It is the responsibility of the candidate to clearly outline that they meet each of the screening criteria (i.e. Education and Experience Qualifications, both Essential and Assets). Please note that it is not sufficient to only state that the requirement is met or to provide a listing of current responsibilities, rather the candidate must provide concrete examples that illustrate how they meet the requirement. Failure to do so could result in the application being rejected from the process.

Please carefully read the "Other Information" section of this advertisement as there is important information regarding your application.

Duties

Here are examples of the key activities linked to this position:
- Maintains a control system for technical documents and regulatory publications for the regional Civil Aviation Technical Reference Centre.
- Provides technical reference and information services to Civil Aviation personnel.
- Reviews and verifies the contents of manufacturers’ technical manuals, regulatory documents and other publications essential to Civil Aviation personnel, and maintains their current publication status.
- Maintains the circulation system for the Technical Reference Centre material within the Region, and for inter-library loans.
- Acquires and distributes documents to Civil Aviation personnel
- Provides budgetary information and makes recommendations to the Regional Manager, Standards Coordination on expenditures.
- Contributes as a member of the Standards Coordination Division through continuous liaison with the regional operational groups and functional authorities (Standards Branch, Management Services Branch, Policy and Regulatory Services Branch) to promote the flow of communications, data and information exchanges.

Work environment

Help Canada's transportation system by doing meaningful work that makes a real difference to Canadians. You will receive an attractive compensation package that includes:
- fair salary
- medical, dental and pension benefits
- paid vacation and other types of leave

Intent of the process

The results of this process will initially be used to staff this position indeterminately. A pool of qualified candidates may be established to staff similar positions on an indeterminate, term, assignment, secondment or acting basis within Transport Canada in Moncton (New Brunswick).

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
Successful completion of two years of a post-secondary program with acceptable specialization in social science, statistics, library/archival work or a law-related field.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
- Experience in using Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel and Outlook.
- Experience in providing client service.
- Experience in maintaining and organizing information in databases and hardcopies.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

COMPETENCIES
- Demonstrating integrity and respect
- Thinking things through
- Working effectively with others
- Showing initiative and being action oriented

ABILITIES
- Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally.
- Ability to use Microsoft Excel.
- Ability to effectively navigate and research using the internet.

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

ASSET EXPERIENCE
- Experience working in a Library and/or Information Management setting.
- Experience with the principles and practices of Library and/or Information Management.
- Experience working in an aviation related industry.
- Experience in conducting research through a variety of information resources such as technical data and publications.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

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

For this selection process, our intention is to communicate with applicants by e-mail for screening/assessment purposes (including issuing screening results, and sending invitations for written tests and interviews). Applicants who apply to this selection process must include in their application a valid e-mail address and make sure that this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users. Should your email address change during this process, it is your responsibility to inform us.

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

Your application and your answers to the screening questions may be used to assess your ability to communicate effectively in writing.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice. Please indicate your preferred official language in your application.

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.