Library Manager

Update: The closing date was extended to August 20, 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

The Government of Canada is committed to building a skilled workforce that is representative of Canada's diversity, which includes the recruitment of Canadian Veterans and releasing Canadian Armed Forces personnel:
https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/jobs/services/public-service-jobs/canadian-armed-forces-members-veterans.html
We encourage applicants to identify any abilities, competencies, and/or experiences acquired through employment with the Canadian Armed Forces where applicable.

Intent of the process

The intent of this selection process is to staff two indeterminate positions
One bilingual imperative (CBC/CBC) position located in Québec City.
One bilingual imperative (BBB/BBB or CBC/CBC) position located in one of the following regions (Vancouver BC; Calgary AB; Sault-Sainte-Marie, ON; Hamilton, ON; Ottawa, ON; Québec, QC; Fredericton, NB):

A pool of (fully or partially) qualified candidates could be established through this process to staff identical or similar positions at Natural Resources Canada with various tenures (determinate period or indeterminate), various bilingual linguistic profiles (imperative or non-imperative), various security requirements, various conditions of employment and for various locations.

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:
Graduation from a recognized post-secondary institution with a Master's degree in Library Science, or in Library and Information Science;

Degree equivalency

Experience working in a specialized library and in providing delivery of library services and advice to management.
Experience in the delivery of digital and virtual library reference services, research services, client orientation and user training.
Experience working in a virtual library network and collaborating with colleagues and stakeholders.
Experience in managing human and financial resources.

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

Various language requirements
*Please read the process intent for additional information.

Information on language requirements

Knowledge of library management and processes.
Knowledge of emerging technological developments related to library, information and knowledge management.
Knowledge of managerial responsibilities with respect to human resources and financial management.

Ability to plan, organize and promote library services.
Ability to consult with clients and stakeholders and analyze their requirements.
Ability to assess effectiveness of services.
Ability to make presentations and to provide training.
Ability to communicate effectively orally.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

Effective Interpersonal Skills
Client Focus
Adaptability
Initiative
Teamwork

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

The Department of Natural Resources Canada is committed to having a skilled and diversified workforce representative of the population we serve. In support of our strategy to achieve employment equity goals, selection may be limited to candidates self-identifying as belonging to one of the following Employment Equity groups: women, Aboriginal persons, persons with a disability and members of visible minority groups.

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

All job applications must be submitted through the Public Service Resourcing System. Persons with disabilities preventing them from applying on-line are asked to contact the name given below.

In order to manage the number of applications in this selection process, management may use top-down or random selection at various steps in the process to determine the number of candidates who will be assessed or continue in the process.

In order for your application to be considered, all screening questions must be answered. You must provide concrete examples to demonstrate how you meet each qualification, including where and how you obtained the experience, as well as the period(s) in which you performed the functions of the position(s) (MM-YYYY to MM-YYYY).

Proof of education will be requested and must be provided during the selection process. Candidates who are unable to provide proof that they meet this essential qualification as requested may be eliminated from the process.
Candidates with foreign credentials must provide proof of Canadian equivalency. Consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials for further information at http://www.cicdi.ca/. You may use CICIC’s on-line form at http://cicic.ca/691/ask-us-a-question.canada

For this selection process, it is our intention to communicate with candidates via email for screening and assessment purposes. This will include communication of screening results and invitations to written tests and interviews. To that end, candidates must include a valid email address in their application. It is the candidate’s responsibility to ensure that this address is functional and that it accepts messages from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email). It is also the candidate’s responsibility to ensure accurate information is provided and updated as required.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans first and then to Canadian citizens and permanent residents, 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.