Manager - Various positions

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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

EMPLOYMENT EQUITY
Employment equity policy may be used to address the underrepresentation of the following designated groups: persons with disabilities and visible minorities.

Therefore, candidates are encouraged to indicate voluntarily on their application if they are a member of one of these groups.

HOW TO APPLY - NEED HELP CLICK ON THE LINK AT THE TOP OF THE POSTER
You must meet all essential qualifications in order to be appointed to the position. Other qualifications may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed. Some essential and other qualifications will be assessed through your application. It is your responsibility to provide appropriate examples that illustrate how you meet each qualification. You can provide your examples by responding to each screening question for each criteria of education and experience.

Failing to do so could result in your application being rejected. If you need more information please go on the link above on how to apply.

Relocation assistance of up to $5000 is available for the public. For federal public employees, please refer to the Relocation Directive at http://www.njc-cnm.gc.ca/directive/d6/en.

Work environment

Library and Archives Canada (LAC) preserves and makes accessible the documentary heritage of Canada.

In the Published Heritage Branch, we work with publishers, libraries and researchers to build and make accessible Canada’s treasured published heritage. We are smart, dedicated professionals working in cataloguing and standards and we want to work with you. Help bring Canada’s documentary heritage to life and advance your career with Canada's national library.

Apply today for an opportunity to join Library and Archives Canada.

Intent of the process

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

Our immediate need is to staff the position on a temporary (12 months) basis with a possibility of extension.

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)

EDUCATION:

Graduation with a degree* from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in economics, sociology or statistics.

*Degree Unless it is otherwise specified (e.g., Master’s degree), the term “degree” refers to a baccalaureate as established by educational authorities.

Note: Candidates must always have a degree. The courses for the specialization must be acceptable and may have been taken at a recognized post-secondary institution, but not necessarily within a degree program in the required specialization. The specialization may also be obtained through an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

If you do not have a degree in one of these three specializations, list clearly the relevant courses you have taken or the experience that is related.


NOTE: If you are screened in you will be asked for transcripts at a later date.

NOTE: If you are not sure if your educational background meets the qualification, please send an inquiry to:

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:

Experience in managing library programs or major projects relating to library or information management;

Experience in the management of human and financial resources;

Experience providing strategic advice and recommendations to senior management (director level and above).

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

Bilingual - Imperative (CBC/CBC)

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:

Knowledge of digital trends affecting libraries.

ABILITIES

Ability to work under pressure;
Ability to communicate effectively orally;
Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

KEY LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES*

Uphold integrity and respect;
Effective relationships with partners and stakeholders;
Promote innovation and guide change;
Achieve results;
Mobilize people.

https://www.canada.ca/en/treasury-board-secretariat/services/professional-development/key-leadership-competency-profile/examples-effective-ineffective-behaviours.html

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION:

Graduation from a recognized post-secondary institution with a master's degree in library science or in library and information science.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:

Experience in metadata creation, sharing and management;

Experience in the acquisition, description and/or management of digital information resources;

Experience developing services supporting library collection management or services that amplify discovery and use of library collections by clients.

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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A certified self-assessment will be used as an assessment method. Your competencies and your abilities will be validated with your references.

You must provide proof of your education credentials. If you were educated outside of Canada, you must have your certificates and/or diplomas assessed against Canadian education standards. For more information please click on “Degree Equivalency” in the Education section above.

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OFFICIAL LANGUAGE
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Persons are entitled to participate in the selection process in the official language of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.

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COMMUNICATION
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Applicants must provide a VALID EMAIL ADDRESS. You will be notified of the next steps in the process by email whether you are successful or not. Applicants should make the necessary arrangements to have access to their email throughout the process.

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.

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. As a result, it promotes employment equity and encourages candidates to indicate voluntarily on their application if they are a woman, an Aboriginal person, a person with a disability or a member of a visible minority group.

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.

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.