Museum Director

Update: Poster closing date amended. Poster will now close on 3 January 2021.

Important messages

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

Work environment

The Department of National Defence (DND) is one of the largest federal government employers. DNDs role is to provide services and support to the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) in their operations and missions at home and abroad. As a civilian employee, you will be an important part of the Defence Team.

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to fill one (1) vacancy immediately. A pool of candidates may be created and may be used to staff similar positions with various language and security requirements.

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 specialization in History, Ethnology or similar studies/related to the position being staffed.

Degree equivalency

Experience:

Significant experience* in museum management or cultural organization or in public administration.

Significant experience* in budget, management and human resources in a cultural or governmental administration. (Federal/provincial/city administration)

Significant experience* in project planning including presenting to a board of trustees or to internal or external partners in both French and English.

*Significant experience is defined as: the depth and breadth of the experience normally associated with having performed a broad range of various and complex related activities over a minimum period of three (3) years.

Abilities:

Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
NOTE: the ability to communicate effectively in writing will be assessed via the candidate application.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (BBC/BBC)

Information on language requirements

Second Language Writing Skills Self-Assessment
In order to help you decide if you should apply to a bilingual position, an optional self-assessment of your writing skills in your second official language is available for you to take before completing your application.

For more information, please consult:
Unsupervised Internet Test of Second Language Writing Skills

Knowledge:

Knowledge of Canadian Maritime History.

Abilities:

Ability to communicate effectively orally.

Personal Suitability:

Create Vision and Strategy
Mobilize People
Uphold Integrity and Respect
Collaborate with Partners and Stakeholders
Promote Innovation and Guide Change
Achieve Results
Work under pressure

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

Education:

Graduation with a master's degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with specialization in Museology or History.

Degree equivalency

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience:

Experience with conferences or publications (articles, books) related to maritime or naval or museum matters.

Knowledge:

Knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Knowledge of the major partners in Museology or Maritime/Naval Societies.

Knowledge in specialized museum’s collections management software.

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women

Information on employment equity

In support of Strong, Secure, Engaged (SSE) initiative #24, consideration may be given to the spouses or common-law partners of Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Willing and able to work overtime.
Willing and able to travel.
May be required to work evenings and weekends on special occasion.

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

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.