Historian

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Who are we ❓

The Directorate of History and Heritage (DHH) is mandated to preserve and communicate Canada’s military history, and foster pride in our military heritage. The Directorate is accountable for providing a coherent, horizontal perspective to, and strategic integration of, the management of programs and initiatives related to CAF history, dress, ceremonies, Group honours, museums, heritage, music and historic casualty identification. DHH maintains strategic-level collaborative networks and partnerships within DND/CAF, with the Office of the Chancellery (Rideau Hall), with Canadian Heritage, with Veterans Affairs, and with other government departments and institutions.

How can you apply ❓

Step 1️⃣: Read the entire advertisement. If this opportunity sounds interesting and you believe you have what we're looking for, we want to hear from you! Click “Apply Online”.

Step 2️⃣: Tell us about yourself! Complete your application, screening questions and ensure your résumé is up to date.

Step 3️⃣: We will carefully review all of your qualifications. If your talent matches what we need, we may contact you for further information or assessment.

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Duties

📚 We are hiring two historian positions:

Reporting to the Chief Historian, your primary duties will include researching and writing about major phases of Canadian military history for publication. You will be providing information and advice related to historical inquiries from various audiences, representing the Directorate of History and Heritage nationally and internationally.

Reporting to the Heritage Officer, your primary duties will include researching and writing about the history and evolution of the Canadian military ceremonial heritage (colors, dress, insignia, music, heraldry, etc), the Casualty Identification Programme, and providing heritage information and advice to various audiences.

Work environment

What do we offer?

✅ A career among a dynamic and dedicated team
✅ Opportunities for advancement
✅ A diverse, respectful and inclusive work environment
✅ A total compensation package including a competitive salary, health & dental benefits, pension plan and a variety of leave entitlements

🍁 Join us today! 🍁

Intent of the process

The immediate need is to fill two bilingual (BBB/BBB) indeterminate positions in Ottawa, ON.
This process may be used to staff the same or similar positions with various tenures, language or security requirements within DND.

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:
• Master’s degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with an acceptable specialization in history, history of art, anthropology or some other specialty relevant to the position.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
• Experience in conducting historical research and analysis, using archival or other primary sources.
• Experience in communicating the results of research in a range of media, including but not limited to written reports, presentations and articles.

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

Various language requirements
Bilingual Imperative (BBB/BBB)
English Essential

Information on language requirements

COMPETENCIES:
• Demonstrating integrity and respect
• Thinking things through
• Working effectively with others
• Showing initiative and being action-oriented
• Communication

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS:
• Doctoral degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with specialization in a field related to the position, such as, but not limited to, Canadian History, Military History, War Studies, Defence Studies or some other specialty relevant to the position.

• Experience with programs, policies or projects related to military history or heritage (such as, but not limited to, ceremonies, dress, museums, group honours or music).
• Experience developing policies or procedures, or delivering programs related to the preservation of an organization’s historical documentation.
• Experience documenting the experiences of under-represented groups in military history or defence studies (e.g., Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women).
• Experience with genealogical research.
• Experience leading a team.

• Knowledge in one or more of the following:
- Canada’s military history;
- Canadian historical subject area;
- Canadian Armed Forces customs and traditions.

• Knowledge of current historical interpretations, methodologies and techniques.

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

The Department of National Defence is committed to providing an environment where justice, fairness and the elimination of barriers helps build a skilled, diverse and representative workforce reflective of Canada. We welcome diversity in all its forms, promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply. Please note that preference for hiring will first be given to candidates who are members of the above mentioned designated groups.

*The term “Aboriginal” is used within this job advertisement as it relates to the Employment Equity Act and other legislative frameworks. The term “Indigenous” is used where possible, in alignment with the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.

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

Information on employment equity

Conditions of employment

• Various security requirements (Reliability or Secret)
• Must be willing and able to work on-site.

Other information

1. Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice. Please indicate your preference in your application profile.

2. All information obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to close of process, may be used to evaluate the candidates.

3. Assessment: You may be assessed using one or more of the following tools: your application, an interview, self-assessment, performance appraisal, reference checks, interactions with internal staff during the process or personal knowledge.

4. Appointment decisions may be based on one or more of the following criteria:
a) Matching of the individual's experience or qualifications to the strengths and weaknesses of the work team or specific duties of the position;
b) Depth, breadth, type of work-specific experience;
c) Level/degree of one or more competencies/qualifications;
d) Organizational needs, including Employment Equity.

5. Top down selection may be used during any stage of the selection process.

6. Our organization will only accept on-line applications for this opportunity. Please click “Apply online” to submit your application. Should you have a disability or an exceptional circumstance that requires an alternative application method, please contact Stephanie for guidance.

7. Applicants who apply to this selection process must include in their application a valid email address and make sure that this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users.

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.