Reference Number
BAL19J-011827-000415
Selection Process Number
19-BAL-EA-1941
Organization
Library and Archives Canada
Year
2019-2020
Days Open
150
Classification
GT01
City
Gatineau
Type
External
Total
89
Employment Equity
51
(57.3%)
Screened out
24
(27%)
Screened in
65
(73%)
Employment Equity 57.3% 51
Screened Out 27% 24
Screened In 73% 65
Women 49.4% 44
Visible minority 9% 8
Indigenous 0% 0
People with disabilities 7.9% 7
English 66.3% 59
French 33.7% 30
Citizens 88.8% 79
Permanent Residents 0% 0
SELECTION PROCESS CANCELLED
We regret to inform you that this job opportunity has been cancelled.
With the many challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Digitization Services Management team at LAC has decided to cancel the staffing process 19-BAL-EA-1941, INVENTORY : Imaging Technician.
Thank you for your understanding and your interest in this position.
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.
When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to an inventory for future vacancies. As positions become available, applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment.
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.
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Your application in this inventory will be active for 150 days. A notice that your application is about to expire will be posted to the My Jobs menu of your account 10 days before the end of your active period. If you do not take action, your application will no longer be active and therefore no longer considered for this inventory. Should your application become inactive while the process is still open, a notice will be posted to your account indicating that your application has expired; you may select the link “Update my Inventory Status” to reaffirm your interest.
VERY IMPORTANT NOTE: 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. 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.
Candidates must clearly demonstrate in the experience questionnaire how they meet the education and experience criteria listed as essential and asset qualifications on the statement of merit criteria. The assessment board cannot make any assumptions about your experience. Note that it is not sufficient to only state that the qualifications are met or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. Resumes may be used as a secondary source to validate the experience described in the experience questionnaire. Failure to clearly demonstrate in the questionnaire how you meet the education and experience, both essential and asset, where applicable, may result in the rejection of your application.
Candidates will not be solicited for incomplete or possible missing information.
A pool of partially assessed candidates (with the exception of the Second Language Evaluation) may be established following this process which may be used to staff similar positions with various linguistic profiles and requirements and employment tenures within LAC. In the event of an appointment, candidates will need to meet the linguistic profile of the position.
Number of positions to be determined.
Positions to be filled: 1
Your résumé.
A response to a text question addressing the following:
EDUCATION
Secondary school diploma.
EXPERIENCE
Experience using production scanners for digitization purposes in a professional workplace environment
Experience of the methods and techniques used to digitize and process digital images
Experience using Photoshop, Bridge and Acrobat in the Adobe Creative Cloud software
KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of Photoshop, Bridge and Acrobat within the Adobe Creative Cloud software
Knowledge of the methods and techniques related to proper handling of library or archival material
Knowledge of methods and techniques used to digitize, process and conduct quality assurance activities on digital images
English or French
Information on language requirements
ABILITIES
Ability to work effectively in a high-production environment
Ability to work in a team environment
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
PERSONAL SUITABILITY
Judgement
Reliability
Attention to detail
ASSET QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION
College diploma or certificate in photographic, design, multimedia or related studies
EXPERIENCE
Experience working with library or archival material
OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Work flexible hours
Willing and able to work overtime, on occasion and on short notice
Some work locations are not accessible via public transportation. Therefore, incumbents will be required to find the appropriate means of transportation.
Please find below the possible work location:
625 Boulevard du Carrefour, Gatineau, Québec
550 Boulevard de la Cité, Gatineau, Québec
680 Boulevard des Affaires, Gatineau, Québec
395 rue Wellington, Ottawa, Ontario
Reliability Status security clearance, secret, top secret
Lift boxes weighing up to 22,8 kg (50lbs)
Ability and willingness to work in a dark environment
Ability and willingness to work in a dusty environment
Ability and willingness to work in a noisy environment
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
ALL JOB APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED USING THE WWW.JOBS.GC.CA WEBSITE. NO APPLICATION WILL BE ACCEPTED BY EMAIL.
A written exam will be administered. You must answer the knowledge question(s) at the moment of application.
Please note that achieving a pass mark on any of the assessments used does not mean you will move forward in the selection process. Management may decide to use a cut-off mark that is higher than the pass mark on any of the evaluations used throughout the selection process.
The asset qualifications may be used at any point in the process.
An interview may be administered.
Reference checks may be sought.
Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent; we will contact candidates when the screening process is completed.
***TOP DOWN SELECTION MAY BE USED IN THIS SELECTION PROCESS***
Please identify clearly your substantive group and level and your employment status on your resume and/or application form.
Please ensure that your Personal Record Identifier (PRI) is included in your application.
You must provide proof of your education credentials at a later date.
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.
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.