Conservator (1-year paid Internship Program)

Important messages

The intent of this selection process is to staff one (1) Conservator position through the Canadian Conservation Institute's (CCI) 1-year paid internship program. The internships offered is in the Heritage Furniture and Wooden Objects laboratory.

For information on how to apply, please see the last section of this poster entitled "Other Information".

Duties

The incumbent must:

Participate in conservation and restoration projects by performing tasks within a specific area of specialization (heritage furniture and wooden objects); this includes assessing the condition of the artifacts, determining the extent and causes of physical and chemical deterioration, discussing the appropriate treatment with the conservator, and maintaining full and appropriate documentation.

Respond to basic client requests and queries within a specific area of work to provide general information on a variety of topics, including preventive conservation (appropriate methods and techniques for display, storage and handling of cultural objects, identification and mitigation of agents of deterioration, use of stable materials, etc.), and refer all complex or atypical questions to the conservator.

Participate in applied research by conducting well-defined experimental work and practical tests, literature surveys and historical research in order to contribute to the development or modification of techniques, methodologies or tools used in the conservation treatment of cultural property.

Prepare material for the delivery of seminars, workshops and conferences, assist in the delivery of this material, and review literature to remain current in the specific area of specialization.

Draft components of reports and publications used to share and contribute to the knowledge and understanding of conservation, to enhance collaboration with colleagues and to support conservation.

Participate in general laboratory routines and maintenance and contribute to other laboratories’ work activities.

Work environment

In 2019, and for the third year in a row, the Globe and Mail recognized Canadian Heritage as one of Canada’s 100 best employers. You will therefore work in an environment that fosters work-life balance.

Diversity and inclusion have always been at the core of our values. Diverse teams bring different perspectives and creative ideas that benefit our clients, the communities we serve and all of us as colleagues. We welcome people of diverse abilities, backgrounds and identities to apply and indicate in their application that they belong to one of the designated groups. For questions on the different designated groups, please contact one of the two contact persons at the end of the poster.

Intent of the process

The intent of this selection process is to staff one (1) temporary GT-01 position, more specifically Conservator, Heritage Furniture and Wooden Objects.

A pool of fully or partially qualified candidates may be established and used to in order to fill identical or similar positions with various tenures, various security requirements and various linguistic profiles.

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)

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

For the definition of essential qualifications, we invite you to consult the last section of the poster entitled "Other Information".

EDUCATION:

ED1. The applicant must have recently* completed:

A minimum two year diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution** with a specialization in conservation.

*Recently is defined as within the last five (5) years.
**A “recognized” post-secondary institution is a Canadian institution authorized by a province or territory to award degrees or diplomas, or a university or college abroad whose programs and diplomas are accepted by a recognized Canadian post-secondary institution.

ED2. The person must have acquired specialized*** training in the conservation of wooden objects.

***Specialized training is defined as training that includes courses and workshops on the conservation of wooden objects.

If you studied outside Canada, please visit the link below to learn more about the process of obtaining Canadian equivalency.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:

EX. Specialized* conservation experience that may have been acquired through professional work, academic studies and/or volunteer or extracurricular activities.

*Specialized at this level is defined as having completed two or more conservation treatments in the area of wooden objects.

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS

For the definition of asset qualifications, we invite you to consult the last section of the poster entitled "Other Information".

EDUCATION:

AEd: Specialized training* in the preservation and conservation of furniture.

*Specialized training is defined as training that includes courses and workshops on the conservation of heritage furniture.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:

AEX1. Experience** in the conservation of heritage furniture.
AEX2. Experience** in cabinetmaking or the use of woodworking tools and machinery.

**Experience may have been acquired through a combination of professional work, academic studies and/or volunteer or extracurricular activities.

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

English or French

Information on language requirements

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

For the definition of essential qualifications, we invite you to consult the last section of the poster titled "Other Information".

KNOWLEDGE:

K1. Knowledge of the science and technology of artifacts.
K2. Knowledge of principles of conservation and methods used for the preservation and conservation of artifacts.
K3. Knowledge of ethical issues associated with the conservation of artifacts.

COMPETENCIES:

C1. Results orientation
C2. Communication
C3. Critical and conceptual thinking

ABILITIES:

A1. Ability to carry out delicate hands-on conservation work.
A2. Ability to work effectively in a team.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:

Initiative.

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS

For the definition of asset qualifications, we invite you to consult the last section of the poster entitled "Other Information".

KNOWLEDGE:

AK1. Knowledge of the mission and services of the Canadian Conservation Institute (CCI).
AK2. Knowledge of the Canadian heritage community.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

-Willing and able to work overtime on short notice.
-Willing and able to work flexible hours and occasionally evenings and weekends.
-Willing and able to travel.
-Willing and able to wear personal protective equipment, if necessary.
-Willing and able to work occasionally in uncomfortable positions.
-Willing and able to be exposed to hazardous conditions, chemicals, tools, dust, restricted ventilation and/or undertake the use of scaffolding and mechanical lifts.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Other information

HOW TO APPLY

In preparing your application, you will be asked to answer screening questions; take the time to answer the questions with as much detail and examples as possible. Be specific about projects you’ve worked on; where (occupational title, organization)? When (from, to)? What was your role? What were the tasks involved and the actions taken?

Finally, if the examples you provide speak of experience that was acquired in a team setting, please be specific as to your exact role within this team as it is your experience the board will be looking to assess and not that of your team.

Lack of concrete examples and details may result in your application being rejected.

Your résumé must clearly demonstrate how you meet the requirements.

If you need help with your application, check out the video at the following link for tips and advice: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GW7P3g9hhI.

INFORMATION CONCERNING ADDITIONAL ASSESSMENT

A written exam, an interview and/or reference checks may be part of the candidate’s assessment. A portfolio may be required.

You must be prepared to submit the original or a certified copy of your academic credentials.

All information obtained throughout this selection process, from the time of the application to close of process, could be used to assess the candidates.

ACCOMMODATION MEASURES

The Public Service of Canada is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or testing, you should advise the Public Service Commission or the departmental official in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially. For questions on assessment accommodation, please contact one of the two contact persons at the end of the poster.

DEFINITIONS

Essential Qualifications:
You must meet all essential qualifications in order to be placed in the pool of fully or partially qualified candidates and be considered for current or future opportunities. It is your responsibility to provide relevant examples through your screening question answers that demonstrate how you meet each qualification. Failing to do so could result in your application being rejected.

Asset Qualifications:
You are not required to meet the asset qualifications. However, if you meet one or more, you are strongly encouraged to demonstrate it by answering the Asset Qualifications questions in your online application. Not answering them will not result in your application being rejected, but it is noted that they may be used at any stage in the process and may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be considered for an appointment.

COMMUNICATIONS

Only jobs.gc.ca online applications will be considered. If accessibility to jobs.gc.ca is unavailable, please email your résumé to Marie-Pier Juneau by email at and indicate the reason why you cannot apply online. Verification/validation of your request will be required before your application is accepted.

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

For this process, we find that email is the most efficient way to communicate with you. Candidates who apply to this selection process should include a valid email address that accepts emails from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email). It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate information is provided and updated as required. If you change your email address during the process, it is your responsibility to inform us. It is also your responsibility to check your inbox regularly for communications regarding this selection process.

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(s) (English or French) in their application.

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.