Conservator - Indigenous Collections

Important messages

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Assessment accommodation

In preparing your application, you will be asked to answer screening questions; take the time to answer the questions with as much detail and examples as possible. Be specific about projects you’ve worked on; where (occupational title, organization)? When (from, to)? What was your role? What were the tasks involved and the actions taken?

Clear and concrete examples are defined as descriptions in which you explain in detail the considerations you had, the actions and steps you undertook as well as the final outcome/results, in order to gain the experience you are describing.

Finally, if the examples you provide speak of experience that was acquired in a team setting, please be specific as to your exact role within this team as it is your experience the board will be looking to assess and not that of your team.

Lack of concrete examples and details may result in your application being rejected.

Intent of the process

A pool of fully or partially qualified candidates resulting from this selection process will be created and may be used to fill the same or similar positions with various linguistic profiles and language requirements (such as English or French essential, bilingual imperative BBB/BBB), as well as various tenures (for example, term and indeterminate) within the Canadian Conservation Institute (CCI).

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:

-Graduation with a Master's degree in conservation from a recognized* post-secondary institution or a successful completion of a two (2) year post-secondary educational program in conservation and equivalent** experience.

*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.

**Equivalent experience:
-In addition to the successful completion of a two (2) year post-secondary educational program in conservation, candidates must have the equivalent of two (2) years of valid experience in conservation for each year of Master's degree in conservation that the candidate does not have.
-The applicant must have specialized*** training in the conservation of objects.

***Specialized at this level is defined as having completed courses, internships and workshops on the conservation of objects.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:

-Experience (one (1) year or more) carrying out the conservation treatment of historical, cultural or Indigenous objects.

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

Various language requirements
Bilingual imperative (BBB/BBB)
English or French Essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:

K1. Knowledge of principles, methodologies and approaches to the conservation treatment and preservation of historical, cultural or Indigenous objects.
K2. Knowledge of the techniques and practices of assessing the condition and conservation needs of historical, cultural or Indigenous objects and collections.
K3. Knowledge of the ethics of conservation.

ABILITY:

A1. Ability to conduct intricate hands-on conservation/restoration work specific to historical, cultural or aboriginal objects conservation.
A2. Ability to use judgment in resolving conservation issues.
A3. Ability to effectively communicate in writing.
A4. Ability to effectively communicate orally.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:

PS1. Client focus
PS2. Teamwork
PS3. Initiative
PS4. Results orientation

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

ASSET EXPERIENCE:

AEx1. Experience in working for Indigenous heritage organizations.
AEx2. Experience in working with Indigenous collections.
AEx3. Experience in making presentations or speaking in front of professionals.

ASSET KNOWLEDGE:

AK1. Knowledge of the mission of the Canadian Conservation Institute (CCI).
AK2. Knowledge of heritage issues facing Indigenous communities.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

-Willingness and ability to work flexible hours, including occasional evenings and weekends.
-Willingness and ability to work overtime on short notice.
-Willingness and ability to work scheduled overtime.
-Willingness and ability to travel.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

-Must be able to lift up to ten (10) kilograms.
-Must wear personal protective equipment (PPE) when required.

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

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 Marie-Pier Juneau 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.

Successful candidates will be asked to complete and sign the AFFIRMATION OF ABORIGINAL AFFILIATION FORM.

Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent.

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

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

ASSESSMENT INFORMATION

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

Any travel expenses incurred by candidates to attend evaluations under this recruitment process will be the candidate's responsibility.

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

All information obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to close of process, could be used to evaluate the candidates.

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 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 an 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.

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.