Imaging Technician **New closing date**

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

*** VIRTUAL WORK : Please note that virtual work is not possible as the duties of the position require the employee to be present at the work site. The office is located at Gatineau, QC or Ottawa, ON. ***

*This process can also be used to staff positions in the Winnipeg area if there is an operational need

Duties

The duties of an Imaging Technician consists mainly of handling and digitizing archival textual records, in view of preserving and making the collection accessible to the Canadian public.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
→ Digitization and quality control of digital images.
→ Metadata creation and input.

Work environment

Library and Archives Canada (LAC) preserves the documentary heritage of Canada for present and future generations. It is a source of enduring knowledge accessible to all, contributing to the cultural, social and economic advancement of Canada as a free and democratic society. LAC facilitates co-operation among Canadian communities involved in the acquisition, preservation and diffusion of knowledge. It serves as the continuing memory of the Government of Canada and its institutions.

Library and Archives Canada offers a number of advantages:

→ We offer language training available to all employees.
→ Library and Archives Canada (LAC) promotes a learning culture that encourages engagement, development and excellence of employees at all levels of the organization.
→ The compensation services are on site.
→ We are committed to having a diversified and inclusive workplace, as such; we strongly encourage people of different backgrounds and experiences to express their interest.

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is anticipatory.

A pool of qualified candidates may be established and may be used to staff identical or similar positions within Library and Archives Canada using various languages requirements (Bilingual Imperative CBC/CBC or BBB/BBB) and/or various tenures (Assignment, Secondment, Acting, Specific period, Deployment, Indeterminate) according to the positions being staffed.This process can also be used to staff positions in the Winnipeg area if there is an operational need.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

EDUCATION:
A secondary school diploma or employer-approved alternatives.

The employer-approved alternatives to a secondary school diploma are:
- A satisfactory score on the Public Service Commission test approved as an alternative to a secondary school diploma; or
- An acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
Experience using production scanners for digitization purposes in a professional environment;

Experience with methods and techniques used to digitize and conduct quality assurance activities on digital images.

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

English or French

Information on language requirements

ABILITIES:
Ability to work with a high workload;
Ability to manage priorities;
Ability to communicate effectively in writing;
Ability to communicate effectively orally.

PERSONAL SUITABILITIES:
Working effectively with others;
Attention to detail;
Dependability.

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

EDUCATION (ASSET):
College diploma or certificate in photography, graphic design, arts, multimedia or related studies.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE (ASSET):
Experience using Adobe Creative Cloud software (Adobe Photoshop, Bridge and Acrobat).

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability and willingness to work flexible hours;
Ability and willingness to work overtime, on occasion and on short notice;
Ability and willingness to work in a dark environment;
Ability and willingness to work in a dusty environment;
Ability and willingness to work in a noisy environment.

Some work locations are not accessible via public transportation. Therefore, incumbents will be required to find the appropriate means of transportation.

Please find below the possible work locations:
- 625 Du Carrefour Blvd, Gatineau, Québec;
- 550 De la Cité Blvd, Gatineau, Québec;
- 680 Des Affaires Blvd, Gatineau, Québec;
- 395 Wellington Street, Ottawa, Ontario.
- 1700 Inkster Blvd, Winnipeg MB *

Conditions of employment

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT :
- Various security profiles (reliability, secret, or top secret);
- Lift boxes weighing up to 22,8 kg (50 lbs);
- Willingness and ability to work at the work site located in Gatineau, QC or Ottawa, ON;
- To be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as per the Policy on COVID-19 Vaccination for the Core Public Administration Including the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.

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

TOOLS :
- A Self-assessment will be administered.
- Interview will be sought.
- Reference checks will be sought.

Candidates must clearly demonstrate in the screening questionnaire how they meet the education and experience criteria listed as essential and asset qualifications on the statement of merit criteria. If you do not clearly demonstrate in the questionnaire how you meet the essential education and experience requirements, your application may be rejected. If you do not clearly demonstrate how you meet the asset requirements, you may be eliminated from consideration if assets are used as selection criteria.

All the information and communications collected during the selection process, from the time of application until the end of the process, will be used to assess the candidates.

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

On October 6, 2021, the Government of Canada announced details of its plans to require vaccination across the federal public service. As per the new Policy on COVID-19 Vaccination for the Core Public Administration Including the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, federal public servants in the Core Public Administration and members of the RCMP must attest to their vaccination status. The requirement for employees to be fully vaccinated applies whether they are teleworking, working remotely or working on-site. This is a condition of employment and it applies to indeterminate (permanent), determinate (term), casual, and student hiring. Should you reach the point in the selection process where it is necessary to verify terms and conditions of employment then the hiring manager or a human resources representative will contact you in order to complete an attestation.

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.