Senior Project Officer

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Assessment accommodation

VERY IMPORTANT NOTE: Candidates that apply for this position must absolutely complete an ONLINE WRITTEN EXAM and a SCREENING QUESTIONNAIRE when submitting their application, otherwise they will not be retained.

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.

We will not communicate with candidates to request clarification for incomplete or missing information.

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to immediately staff one indeterminate position.

A pool of qualified or partially assessed candidates may be established and may be used to staff similar positions at this group and level with various linguistic profiles, security requirements, as well as various tenures (acting, assignment/secondment, deployment, term and/or indeterminate) within Library and Archives Canada.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A response to a text question addressing the following:

• The response to the online written exam question will be used to assess the following essential criteria:
  - Knowledge of principles and practices of archives, library science, information management, or recordkeeping;
  - Knowledge of current federal legislation, issues, and trends related to archives, library science, information management, or recordkeeping; and
  - Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
  
  A response to the screening questionnaire:
  
  In addition to contributing to the assessment of the ability to communicate effectively in writing, the screening questionnaire will be used to determine whether candidates meet the essential experience and education criteria.
  
  Using concrete, verifiable and precise examples (context, responsibilities, results, etc.) for each experience sought, candidates must demonstrate, in one or two paragraphs, how they acquired this experience. Note that it is not sufficient only to state that the qualifications are met or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. Resumés may be used as a secondary source to validate the information provided in the questionnaire.

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

EDUCATION

Successful completion of two years of a post-secondary program with acceptable specialization in social science*, statistics, library/archival work or a law-related field.

*"Social science" includes economics, political science, sociology, anthropology, history, psychology, geography, criminology, and other disciplines associated with social science. "Library/archival work" includes gallery and museum function

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE

Experience as a practitioner in archives, library science, information management, or recordkeeping
Experience in planning and conducting research projects relating to archives, library science, information management, or recordkeeping
Experience in providing written recommendations to senior management* or external stakeholders** on complex issues***
Experience in working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders**

* "Senior management" refers to director-level and above.
**"External stakeholders" refers as anybody outside the candidate's immediate unit
***"Complex" is defined as activities involving one or more of the following: multiple sub-issues or related issues, multiple stakeholders, critical timelines, a high degree of visibility or political sensitivity and having a major impact on the department, government or the public.

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

ASSET EDUCATION

Bachelor's or Master's degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in archival studies, library studies, information science, history, or in a field relevant to the position.

Degree equivalency

ASSET EXPERIENCES

Working experience in the field of information management or recordkeeping within the Government of Canada
Working experience related to acquisition or management of digital resources and their metadata
Working experience in standards development relating to archives, library science, information management, or recordkeeping

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

Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)

Information on language requirements

COMPETENCIES

Analytical thinking
Results oriented

ABILITIES

Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously while dealing with change in priorities.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY

Initiative
Reliability
Judgement
Interpersonal Relationships

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

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENT

Willingness and ability to work overtime on short notice

Conditions of employment

Secret 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

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ASSESSMENT
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Candidates must meet all essential qualifications to be appointed to a position.

The assessment process is as follows:

1. The Education and Experience (essential and assets) will be assessed through the answers to the pre-screening questions;

2. The following Knowledge and Ability will be assessed through the online written exam:

- Knowledge of principles and practices of archives, library science, information management, or recordkeeping;
- Knowledge of current federal legislation, issues, and trends related to archives, library science, information management, or recordkeeping; and
- Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

3. An interview will be conducted to assess the following qualifications:

- Ability to communicate effectively orally
- Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously while dealing with change in priorities.
- Analytical Thinking
- Results oriented
- Interpersonal Relationships

4. A reference check will be conducted to assess the following Personal Suitability qualifications:

- Initiative
- Reliability
- Judgement

5. The ability to communicate in writing will be assessed through the pre-screening questionnaire and the online written exam.

LEAVE/ABSENCES DURING THIS SELECTION PROCESS: It is the responsibility of the candidate to notify the Departmental contact of any pre-approved leave throughout the duration of the process in order to facilitate scheduling of evaluations. One (1) alternate date will be possible only if requested for the following reasons: 1) Medical reasons with doctor’s certificate 2) Death in your immediate family 3) Confirmation of pre-approved travel plans or training plans (made before the advertisement posting date) 4) Religious reasons or 5) Participation in an assessment for another selection process.


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COMMUNICATIONS
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Communication for this process will be sent via email. Applicants MUST check their e-mail accounts frequently as there may be a deadline for responses. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required.

Candidates who apply to this selection process should include an email address that accepts email from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email). Please note that we will have to consider that you are no longer interested in participating in the selection process and that you have withdrawn your candidacy should you not provide us with an up-to-date email address or respond to our communications.

If you need to communicate with us during any stage of this process, please indicate the selection process number in the subject field of your email.


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OTHER INFORMATION
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Please identify clearly your substantive group and level and your employment status on your resume and/or application form, if applicable.

Please ensure that your Personal Record Identifier (PRI) is included in your application, if applicable.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

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

You must indicate on your application if you require a technical aid for testing or an alternative method of assessment.

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.