Paper Conservation Intern (Stream 1) / Preventive Conservation Intern (Stream 2 ) GT-01

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Duties

Stream 1: The CCI Paper lab employs a wide variety of aqueous treatments with the aim of improving the overall stability and aesthetic appearance of paper-based cultural heritage. A major goal of the CCI GT-01 Paper Conservation Internship is to contribute to a systematic review of the aqueaous paper conservation literature, with the goals of: connecting past bodies of research data sets to emerging trends and treatments; guiding evidence-based thinking in making informed treatment decisions; and identifying gaps in current research knowledge. This GT-01 internship, rather than being an in-lab hands-on internship, is a literature research fellowship, contributing to this broad, collaborative review. The successful candidate will work under the supervision of the works of art on paper conservator, collaborating with others inside and outside the institute.

Stream 2: In the Preventive Conservation division, we work with clients to ensure that access to heritage collections, as well as their use, are sustainable over time. We are a dynamic and creative multidisciplinary team that develops innovative solutions, tools and approaches to meet the current and emerging needs of the heritage community. The Preventive Conservation Intern takes part in the daily activities of the Preventive Conservation division, working under the supervision of senior staff. Main duties include working on projects that are of interest to the division at that time. These may include participating in facilities assessments, in workshop delivery, and in providing preventive conservation advice and information to clients.

Work environment

CCI is one of the few heritage conservation organizations with a national mandate, and is renowned internationally for its expertise and leadership. Working at CCI means collaborating with a team of conservation professionals in conservation treatment, preventive conservation and conservation science, and with specialists in publications, communications and training. Having all of these specialties under one roof leads to many opportunities for developing innovative and inclusive multidisciplinary approaches. CCI staff work with their clients – primarily with heritage professionals and institutions (e.g. museums, libraries, archives, cultural centres) in Canada. They also maintain close connections with organizations and colleagues from around the world to collaborate on research projects or to share their knowledge at professional conferences.

The Canadian Conservation Institute (CCI) is part of the Department of Canadian Heritage, which is committed to building a culturally safe and accessible workplace. Diversity and inclusion are at the core of our values. We welcome applications from individuals with diverse abilities and from all backgrounds and identities, including members belonging to one or more of the following Employment Equity groups: Indigenous Peoples, Racialized Communities, Persons with Disabilities, and equity-deserving groups such as LGBTQ2+.

Indigenous communities (First Nations, Inuit, and Métis) in Canada are diverse and have customs that dictate the care and handling of sacred or other important items. CCI recognizes the importance of respecting all such protocols and strengthening partnerships with Indigenous Peoples, guided by reconciliation. As such, CCI recognizes the special status of Indigenous applicants as the holders of unique, constitutionally protected Aboriginal and treaty rights.

Intent of the process

The position will be staffed for a specified period (12 month starting September 2021). A pool of fully or partially qualified candidates resulting from this selection process may be created and may be used to fill the same or similar positions within the Canadian Conservation Institute.

Positions to be filled: 2

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

EDUCATION
Recent graduation* from a post-secondary program in a relevant field** or an acceptable combination*** of education, training and /or experience.

* I.e. within the last 5 years.
** E.g. book or paper conservation, science or engineering (for stream 1) or conservation, preventive conservation, museum studies or collections management (for stream 2).
*** E.g. a high school diploma in combination with a few years of relevant work experience and professional development courses.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
- Experience in participating in conservation treatment projects related to paper conservation – (applicable to Stream 1)
- Experience in participating in heritage preventive conservation projects: facilities planning, collection assessment or building assessment – (applicable to Stream 2)

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

English or French

Information on language requirements

COMPETENCIES
- Heritage conservation treatment techniques (Level 1), requiring the application of a variety of aqueous treatments with a goal to improving both the stability and the aesthetic appearance of paper-based cultural heritage. – (applicable to Stream 1)
- Heritage Preventive Conservation Techniques , requiring the application of broad knowledge of scientific principles and theories relating to the vulnerability, relevant deterioration mechanisms and applicable agents of deterioration for cultural heritage collections. – (applicable to Stream 2)
- Showing initiative and being action-oriented
- Demonstrating integrity and respect
- Thinking things through
- Working effectively with others
- Plan and accomplish work activities effectively
- Communication
- Service excellence (applicable to Stream 2)

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in knowledge dissemination through oral (e.g., conference presentation) or written methods (wiki contributions, journal articles, conferences papers, social media posts), etc.
- Knowledge of emerging issues in the conservation of paper-based cultural heritage. – (applicable to Stream 1)
- Experience developing training workshops or didactic materials. – (applicable to Stream 2)
- Knowledge of Canada’s heritage landscape, including Indigenous issues.

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS
In support of achieving a representative workforce and our employment equity goals, consideration may be given to qualified candidates self-identifying as belonging to one of the Employment Equity groups: Women, Aboriginal Peoples, persons with a disability and members of visible minorities.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Willingness to telework
- Willingness and ability to travel in Canada and abroad (travel restrictions permitting)

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

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.