Reference Librarian

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 specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Assessment accommodation

When answering the questionnaire, do not assume that the screening board has any previous knowledge of your background, qualifications, or work history. You must submit a complete application, consisting of screening questions which clearly demonstrate how you meet the screening criteria (education and experience) and a resume. Responses to the screening questions will be used as the primary tool in the screening process and the resume will only be used to substantiate the information provided. A response such as "SEE MY CV /RESUME" will not be accepted.

In your responses to the screening questions, please provide concrete examples and the following information:

1. Name of the department or organization where the experience was acquired;
2. Title of the position occupied and duration for which you exercised the functions;
3. Specific details of tasks, projects, or accomplishments demonstrating how the experience was acquired.

• Please note that applications received through any means other than the www.jobs.gc.ca website will not be considered

• Persons who are unable to apply or who have any questions about the application process can contact the person (email address) listed below prior to the closing date.

ABILITY TO COMMUNICATE EFFECTIVELY IN WRITING

Please note that if you are being selected at the prescreening phase you will have to provide 2 samples of your own writing in the language of your choice (maximum five (5) pages each). The documents could be reports, briefing notes, or other documents that relate to your work or school environment and demonstrate your ability to communicate effectively in writing.

Intent of the process

Our first intention is to staff an indeterminate position with a bilingual imperative CCC/CCC linguistic profile.

A pool of qualified candidates will be established to staff similar positions with different status (determinate, acting, indeterminate, secondment), linguistic profiles (bilingual imperative CBC/CBC, BBB/BBB, CCC/CCC) and security levels within Library and Archives Canada.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A response to a text question addressing the following:

• Please note that you will have to answer three questions in order to assess your: Knowledge of subject analysis (research, analysis and synthesis of information and the preparation of information documents). You will have all the details when you apply.

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

Education :

Graduation from a recognized post-secondary institution with a master's degree in library science or in library and information science (MLS) completed or in the process of being completed*

Note:
*Students must obtain their Master's degree by the end of August 2019 in order to be considered in the process.

Degree equivalency

Experience :

Experience in selection or acquisition or cataloguing or creation of metadata or collection management or reference services for published material.

Experience in serving the public in activities that provide access to resources or services.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (CCC/CCC)

Information on language requirements

Knowledge

Knowledge of the mandate of Library and Archives Canada as it relates to published heritage.

Knowledge of Canadian Reference Sources

Abilities:

Ability to plan and organize work and establish priorities

Ability to communicate effectively orally

Ability to communicate effectively in writing

Ability to work effectively under pressure and to meet tight deadlines

Personal Suitability:

Client Service Orientation

Judgement

Initiative

Reliability

Teamwork and cooperation

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

Education :

A post-secondary degree in Canadian History or a related discipline or significant* Canadian history research experience.

*Significant : 3 months and more

Degree equivalency

Experience in providing reference services in a library or an archives.

Experience in using online and analog research tools as part of a major*** research project or in a professional environment

***Major: a significant article, a book, a thesis, a synthesis or in terms of (percentage of time spent in a professional environment 25% and more.)

Experience in developing bibliographic research instruction and/or training resources.

Experience in using cataloguing standards and practices, including the descriptive standard Resource Description and Access (RDA).

Knowledge of subject analysis (research, analysis and synthesis of information and the preparation of information documents)

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

Candidates may be required to meet the asset qualifications or the organizational needs, depending on the requirements of the specific position being staffed.

The positions are located in Ottawa.

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

A test may be administered.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

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

Please ensure that your Personal Record Identifier (PRI) is included in your application, if you have one.

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.