**Stream 1: Archivist (music) **Stream 2: Archivist (French language literature)

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

"PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS PROCESS IS FOLLOWING THE CANCELLATION OF OUR PREVIOUS PROCESS : BAL19J-020897-000049/19-BAL-EA-877. IF YOU HAVE SUBMITTED YOUR APPLICATION IN THE PREVIOUS PROCESS, YOU MUST SUBMIT A NEW APPLICATION FOR THIS NEW PROCESS."

Candidates that apply for this position will have to complete **SCREENING QUESTIONS** in order to clearly demonstrate that they meet the education and experience criteria (essential and asset qualifications).Therefore, please allow time for completing the screening questions.

*** 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 is 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 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 written portion of the Effective communication competency will be evaluated using the screening questions, résumé, and, if administered, a 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 are located in the same place.
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 de la Culture, the Gatineau Sports Center 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 one indeterminate (permanent) position for the French Language Literature stream and one term position for the Music stream.

A pool of qualified candidates may be established and may be used to staff similar positions with various tenures, linguistic profiles and levels, and security clearance levels, within Library and Archives Canada.

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
Master’s degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in archival science, humanities, or some other specialty relevant to the position

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
Streams 1 et 2
Experience in researching and writing reports, theses or published material

EXPERIENCE
Stream 1
Experience in working with stakeholders in the music field in Canada

EXPERIENCE
Stream 2
Experience in working with stakeholders in the French literature field in Canada

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

ASSET EDUCATION
University degree in music

University degree in French literature

Degree equivalency

ASSET EXPERIENCE
Experience in appraising or acquiring or arranging or describing archival records.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE
Streams 1 and 2
Knowledge of archival theory or practice
Knowledge of Library and Archives Canada mandate and priorities

Stream 1
Knowledge of Canadian music history and current trends

Stream 2
Knowledge of Canadian French language literature history and current trends

COMPETENCIES
Streams 1 and 2
Client service orientation
Innovation
Being results-oriented
Thinking things through
Effective communication
Working effectively with others
Demonstrating Integrity and Respect

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

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Availability and willingness to travel

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance - Reliability 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

An exam may be administered.

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 eliminated 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.