Heritage Information Analyst

Update: Please note that we have extended the poster for an additional week. The closing date is now on Friday, April 12, 2019.

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

You must clearly demonstrate in your application, via the screening questions, how you meet each of the essential (education and experience) and the experience as an asset qualification (if the asset applies to you).

When responding to the screening questions, please be sure to provide comprehensive examples from your work experience that clearly demonstrate how you meet the identified education and experience criteria. Your answer should clearly identify your role in the noted example. A job title alone does not demonstrate that you have the requisite level of experience, so be sure to explain the relevant responsibilities and/or actions that you took. Failure to complete the questionnaire or failure to provide sufficient details to the screening questions related to the essential education and experience, you will be eliminated from this process. Candidates will not be solicited for incomplete or possible missing information.

**The ability to communicate effectively in writing may be evaluated through the screening questions.**

Work environment

If you are a dynamic, motivated and determined person, the Department of Canadian Heritage is for you! Our exciting mandate offers a wide range of career choices, including arts, heritage, culture and sports. Also, our diverse workforce reflects Canada's multilingual reality and works across the country.

In 2018, and for the third year in a row, the Globe and Mail recognized Canadian Heritage as one of Canada’s 100 best employers. You will therefore work in an environment that fosters work-life balance.

Intent of the process

The intent of this selection process is to staff two (2) indeterminate positions.

A pool of partially or fully qualified candidates may be established through this selection process in order to fill identical or similar positions with various tenures, various security requirements and various linguistic profiles.

Positions to be filled: 2

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

EDUCATION :

Edu. Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with an acceptable specialization in social science, museum studies, history, art history, library or archival studies, information management or information technology.

NOTE: an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience that is comparable to the minimum education stated above, may serve as an alternative.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:

Ex1. Significant* experience in documenting and in managing museum collections.
Ex2. Significant* experience in analyzing, manipulating and interpreting various dataset in digital format and data standards within the cultural or heritage sector.
Ex3. Significant* experience in providing strategic advice to senior management** on museum issues, including written and oral briefings.
Ex4. Experience in developing, maintaining and supporting online products and services for the heritage sector.
Ex5. Experience in conducting research to identify issues and in analyzing and summarizing information as well as in providing recommendations on heritage products and services.

*Significant experience is normally associated with full-time experience for a minimum of two (2) years within the last five (5) years.
**Senior management is defined as Directors and above.

If you possess any of the following, your application must also clearly explain how you meet it (other qualifications)

ASSET EDUCATION:

AEdu. Master’s degree in museum studies or related field.

Degree equivalency

ASSET EXPERIENCE:

AEx. Experience in working with semantic web or linked open data (LOD).

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

Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:

K1. Knowledge of the theories, practices and trends associated with museum collections management and documentation.
K2. Knowledge of practices and standards used for sharing information on museum collections.

COMPETENCY:

C1. Demonstrating integrity and respect.
C2. Thinking things through.
C3. Working effectively with others.
C4. Showing initiative and being action-oriented.
C5. Communication.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:

PS. Innovation.

ABILITY:

A. Ability to plan and organize work.

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

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

- Willingness and ability to travel.
- Willingness and ability to work overtime, sometimes on short notice.

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

PLEASE TAKE THE TIME to read the following information carefully as it may have an impact on the outcome of your application.

Only online applications will be accepted. During the application process you will be asked to respond to a series of questions. Please note that the application process consists of several steps to complete; therefore, please ensure to provide yourself with a sufficient amount of time to complete and submit your application. Incomplete applications will not be given further consideration in this selection process.

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

Asset qualifications could be used for screening and/or selection purposes.

Candidates must meet the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position.

When selecting qualified candidates for appointment from a potential pool, any or all essential qualifications may be considered to determine the 'right fit' for the specific vacancy being filled. A candidate may be appointed to a position even though he/she does not meet any or all of the asset qualifications, operational requirements or organizational needs. However, meeting these criteria is desirable and may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed.

ASSESSMENT INFORMATION

A written exam, an interview and reference checks may be part of the candidate’s assessment.

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

All information obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to close of process, could be used to evaluate the candidates, including the ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally and effective interpersonal skills.

COMMUNICATIONS

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language(s) in their application.

For this process, we find that email is the most efficient way to communicate with you. Candidates who apply to this selection process should include a valid email address that accepts emails from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email). It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate information is provided and updated as required. If you do not wish to receive your correspondence and results by e-mail, it is also your responsibility to inform us.

Indeterminate employees at the EC-05 group and level or equivalent same may be considered for deployment.

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.