Archivist

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

Candidates that apply for this position will have to complete a **SCREENING QUESTIONNAIRE** in order to clearly demonstrate that they meet the education and experience criteria (essential and asset qualifications) and **A WRITTEN EXAM. Therefore, please allow time for completing the screening questions as well as the written exam.

*** You must provide concrete and detailed examples to clearly demonstrate how you meet the education and experience requirements listed in the essential qualifications and asset qualifications section. The screening board cannot make any assumptions about your experience. It is not sufficient to say that you have the required qualifications or to list your current duties. One effective approach would be to write one or two paragraphs demonstrating that you have the required experience and ensure that clear and accurate details are provided. APPLICATIONS THAT DO NOT CLEARLY DEMONSTRATING THAT THE CANDIDATE MEETS THE SCREENING CRITERIA WILL NOT BE GIVEN FURTHER CONSIDERATION.

Please note that having the asset qualifications are not mandatory in order to apply to this process however they may be used at a later time to determine the right fit candidate.

A qualified candidate may be offered the position even though he/she does not meet any or all of the asset qualifications. However, asset criteria and may be invoked at any point of the staffing process by the hiring manager, including for being a deciding factor in choosing the candidate

The ability to communicate effectively in writing will be evaluated throughout the application and the written exam.

Candidates must submit their application using the "Apply online" function. Only applications submitted via this portal will be considered, unless a valid reason is presented prior to the closing date and accepted by the hiring manager.

Work environment

Library and Archives Canada offers a number of advantages:
1) We have our own compensation service and compensation advisors are available on site. LAC is not serviced by the Pay Centre.
2) All human resources services are located in one building.
3) We offer on-site language training available to all employees.
4) Our offices are located at 550 de la Cité Boulevard in Gatineau (Gatineau sector) near: Parc O bus, the Maison du citoyen, the Gatineau Sports Center and near bike paths. Our public service building are located at 395 Wellington Street in Ottawa, near
Parliament Hill, the Transitway and bike paths.
5) We also offer affordable on-site activities such as Zumba, cross fit, Yoga, and more.

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to staff indeterminate or term positions with various durations.

A pool of qualified candidates** will be established and will may be used to staff identical or similar positions within Library and Archives Canada using various languages requirements and/or various tenures according to the positions being staffed.

** Please note that two differents pools of qualfied candidates will be establish, one for Bilingual positions and another for English or French Essentiel positions.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A response to a text question addressing the following:

• Please read carefully the following information and instructions:
  
  By completing this exam you certify and acknowledge that the below statements are true and correct. You understand that making false statements constitutes fraudulent behavior. You understand that employing fraudulent behavior will result in elimination from the selection process. I attest, acknowledge and accept the following:
  
  • I will not duplicate or redistribute any information;
  • I will not consult with another person or seek their assistance. I will not copy from or impersonate another person, nor will I ask a person to impersonate me;
  • I will not copy information from a website or engage in any other form of cheating or fraudulent behavior;
  • I will safeguard all confidential information. Confidential information is defined as all information that, if released, could jeopardize the integrity of the staffing process. I hereby agree that I will not distribute, disclose, or otherwise share confidential information with anyone.
  
  The following criteria will be assess through the written exam:
  • Ability to communicate effectively in writing;
• • Knowledge of archival science;
  • Knowledge of the mandate of Library and Archives Canada.

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

Education :
Master’s degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in information science, archival science, library science, social sciences, humanities, public administration or some other specialty relevant to the position.

Degree equivalency

Experience :
•Experience performing various research projects using archival or historical sources
•Experience writing substantial documents such as an article, thesis, report, or publication.
•Experience in using online and analog research tools as part of a research project or in a professional environment.

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

Various language requirements
Immediate needs: Bilingual imperative BBB/BBB, CBC/CBC, CCC/CCC
Future needs: English or French essential**

** Important Note: Please note that the majority of our positions are bilingual. We may be assessing unilingual applications at a later date given our current needs are for bilingual positions.

Information on language requirements

Knowledge :
•Knowledge of archival science
•Knowledge of the mandate of Library and Archives Canada

Abilities :
•Ability to plan, organize and establish priorities
•Ability to communicate effectively in writing
•Ability to communicate effectively orally

Personal Suitability :
•Client service orientation
•Judgement
•Initiative
•Working effectively with others
•Being results oriented

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

Education (asset) :
•A post-secondary degree in Canadian History or a related discipline pertinent to the position.

Degree equivalency

Experience :
•Experience in appraisal, acquisition, arrangement, description or in providing reference services using archival material.
•Experience in processing or describing specialized media (architecture, art, audiovisual, cartography, philately or photography).
•Experience in working with digital archives.
•Experience in interpreting or applying Access to Information and Privacy legislation either provincially or federally

Operational requirements :
•Availability and willingness to travel.
•Availability and willingness to work overtime.

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

Following are the the evaluation mechanisms for this selection process :
- pre-screening including exam;
- self-assessment;
- language testing;
- interview.

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

Our intention is to communicate with the candidates by email. Candidates who apply to this selection process must include in their application a valid email address and make sure that this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email).

If you do not respond to our communications, we will interpret this as your withdrawal from the process.

You must provide proof of your education credentials at a later date.

Candidates must meet the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position otherwise you will be eliminate from this process.

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

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

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.