Librarian

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Assessment accommodation

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If you do not clearly demonstrate how you meet all screening criteria, your application will be rejected. Your application may also be rejected if it has incomplete information. We will not contact you to request information that is missing from your application.

Work environment

The DRDC Library offers a full-range of library services to DRDC personnel across Canada. Library personnel deliver daily client services, collection services, and a virtual library to the agency. The DRDC Library is a small, special library in science and technology subjects with a strong client-first focus.

The DRDC Library is a distributed team with personnel across Canada. The Librarian position would be located at the DRDC Valcartier Research Centre in Quebec, Quebec but would be a member of the distributed DRDC Library team. The ideal candidate can adapt to new ways of working in a changing library environment.

Intent of the process

The initial intent of this process is to offer one permanent position in Valcartier.

A pool of qualified persons resulting from this process may be created and may be used to fill similar positions with linguistic profiles, as well as tenures (permanent or temporary) which may vary according to the position being staffed.

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* from a recognized post-secondary institution with a master's degree in library science or in library and information science; or
Graduation* from a recognized post-secondary institution with a bachelor's degree in library science or in library and information science for which another bachelor's degree was a prerequisite.
*obtained by June 30, 2021

Degree equivalency

Experience:
Experience providing library services

Experience in working with clients to access resources or services.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)

Information on language requirements

Knowledge:
Knowledge of electronic information sources and systems to deliver library services.
Knowledge of collection management practices in libraries.
Knowledge of cataloguing practices.

Abilities:
Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
Ability to communicate effectively orally.
Ability to organize work and set priorities.

Personal Suitabilities:
Effective interpersonal skills
Client Focus
Judgment
Teamwork
Adaptability

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

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 CAF members.

Operational Requirement:
Occasional travel

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status 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

We will communicate with you about this process by email. As a result, you must update your Public Service Resourcing System profile if it changes. Applicants should use an email address that accepts messages from unknown senders (some email systems block such messages).

If you do not respond to our communications, we will interpret this as your withdrawal from the process.

Candidates’ qualifications may be assessed by various tests, simulation exercises, interview, role play and/or references.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

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

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.