Medical Librarian

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Assessment accommodation

Only applications submitted via this portal will be accepted. Applicants are not required to submit a cover letter. Instead, they are required to answer screening questions and provide the requested information through the Public Service Resourcing System (PSRS) online portal. It is your responsibility, as a candidate, to clearly demonstrate how/if you meet each qualification (education and experience) assessed using the screening questions in the online application. When providing your answers, it is not sufficient to simply state that the essential and asset qualifications are "met" or provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. You must provide concrete specific examples to illustrate how you meet each criterion identified in the questions. Your answers must include where and how you obtained the required experience, as well as the period(s) in which you performed the functions of the position(s). Candidates will not be solicited for incomplete or missing information.

Intent of the process

There is a need to staff one indeterminate position. A pool of qualified candidates may be established and may be used to staff future similar positions in various locations.

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)

Graduation from a recognized post-secondary institution with a master's degree in library science or in library and information science; or graduation from a recognized post-secondary institution with a bachelor's degree in library science or in library and information science for which another bachelor's degree was a prerequisite

Degree equivalency

E1: Experience in providing library services.

E2: Experience in working with an Integrated Library System or library website

E3: Experience in working with clients to access resources or services.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)

Information on language requirements

K1: Knowledge of the theories and principles of library and information science related to electronic library collections and systems.

K2: Knowledge of copyright legislation.

K3: Knowledge of emerging trends in library services.

K4: Knowledge of electronic information sources and systems to deliver library services.

K5: Knowledge of reference and research techniques for the provision of library services.

A1: Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

A2: Ability to communicate effectively orally.

A3: Ability to organize work and set priorities.

A4: Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

A5: Ability to problem solve especially as it relates to information technologies in libraries

PS1: Effective interpersonal skills

PS2: Client Focus

PS3: Judgment

PS4: Teamwork

PS5: Adaptability

PS6: Initiative

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

AE1: Experience maintaining a Virtual Library.

AE2: Experience selecting, evaluating, and acquiring electronic library products and services.

AE3: Experience delivering instruction, orientation, and/or training for library resources and services

AE4: Experience in management of junior employees, including tasking, prioritization, approval of training, reviews of work performed or evaluation of performance.

AE5: Experience working in a military environment

AE6: Experience working in a medical library

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

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

A test may be administered.

An assignment, secondment, or acting appointment requires approval of your supervisor.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

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

A random and/or top down selection of candidates may be used in the determination of those to be given further consideration in the assessment process.

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.