Manager, Heritage Interiors Conservation

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Duties

As the Manager of Heritage Interiors Conservation, you will be expected to:

• Manage an interdisciplinary team of heritage professionals that may include: conservators, conservation architects, collections specialists and conservation scientists.
• Build relationships with stakeholders in the heritage sector and negotiate/implement agreements with clients
• Monitor the performance of services rendered as part of MOU or SSA with external clients
• Manage the forecasting/invoicing of revenue and overall budget for the team
• Work to ensure that the HICS team is contributing towards overall CCI strategic objectives, all the while responding to the needs of clients
• Manage complex projects and work closely with other CCI managers and professional staff for projects requiring input from other specialists
• Develop certain aspects of the HICS team to ensure better overall integration with CCI operations and to deliver on the 3 pillars of CCI’s mandate: services, research and knowledge dissemination.

Work environment

The Canadian Conservation Institute (CCI) is one of the few governmental agencies around the world dedicated to heritage conservation. Working at CCI means working with a team of experienced conservation experts in conservation treatment, preventive conservation and conservation science, and with specialists in publications, communications and training. 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) provides services for the preservation of heritage collections which is integral to historic architecture – collectively defined as "heritage interiors." CCI provides expert services in support of custodians of publicly accessible Canadian heritage interiors, as well as stewards of federal heritage real property buildings and inventories.

CCI also has a mandate to investigate the nature of heritage materials and the processes of deterioration of heritage collections. This involves investigation and research into:
- the nature and identity of heritage materials;
- architectural paint documentation;
- the technology and mechanisms of deterioration of heritage materials; and
- the causes of instability in building structures that have an impact on heritage art, artifacts and finishes.

CCI is currently part of a team working on the preservation of heritage character-defining elements, collections and interiors found throughout Canada's Parliament buildings. Canada's Parliamentary Precinct Branch of Public Services and Procurement Canada is leading the team's work.
CCI's current work on the Centre Block builds upon its input for the rehabilitation of the West and East Blocks, the Wellington Building, the Sir John A. Macdonald Building, and comprises of:
· investigations, surveys and technical analyses of original materials in heritage interior spaces;
· risk assessment, packing and transport as well as project management during construction; and
· investigation for conservation treatment of the special heritage rooms to be conserved and restored during the rehabilitation of Centre Block.

Our office and laboratory are located at 1030 Innes Road, Ottawa, ON. A hybrid working model is possible (combination of on-site and telework). The parameters will be discussed and determined on appointment.

Intent of the process

The immediate need is to staff one position indeterminately. A pool of partially or fully qualified candidates may be created for futures needs.

The position is bilingual CBC/CBC. Bilingual non-imperative appointment could be considered if there are no qualified bilingual candidates.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter "Please describe how you meet the essential experience criteria and the asset criteria (if applicable)."

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

EDUCATION

- Diploma* from a post-secondary institution in a field relevant to the position** being staffed, or a combination of education, experience and training.***

*Diploma is defined as: a college or a baccalaureate, as established by educational authorities;

** For example, conservation, architecture or engineering;

*** For example, a high school diploma in combination with a few years of relevant work experience and professional development courses.

If you were educated outside of Canada, you must have your certificates and/or diplomas assessed against Canadian education standards. Click on the link below to contact the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials (CICIC).

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE

EXP1 - Experience* in designing, leading or coordinating projects related to built heritage conservation with a focus on reducing risks to heritage elements;

* Experience is what would normally be acquired by a person in a position where these activities were part of main functions for approximately two (2) years within the last ten (10) years.

EXP2 - Experience in leading projects in collaboration with multiple stakeholders and organizations;

EXP3 – Experience in managing multidisciplinary teams, including the management of human and financial resources.

If you possess any of the following, your application must also clearly explain how you meet it (other qualifications)

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS

- Master or PhD degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in a field* relevant to the position.

*For example, conservation, architecture or engineering.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE (Asset qualifications)

AEX1 - Experience in working with Indigenous groups, communities or organizations.

AEX2 – Experience in working on projects involving stakeholders from the construction industry (private sector) and heritage rehabilitation.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (CBC/CBC)
LINGUISTIC REQUIREMENTS

The position is bilingual CBC/CBC. Bilingual non-imperative appointment could be considered if there are no qualified bilingual candidates.

Information on language requirements

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

- Built Heritage conservation techniques:

What we mean by this competency: Application of broad knowledge of: risks to built heritage elements; federal government policies and practices with respect to the management of heritage assets.

CORE COMPETENCIES

- Showing initiative and being action-oriented;

- Demonstrating integrity and respect;

- Thinking things through.

FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES

- Communication;

- Service excellence;

- Leadership.

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

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS

- In support of our diversity and inclusion strategy, preference may be given to qualified candidates who indicate (by self-declaration) that they belong to the following Employment Equity groups: Women, Indigenous Peoples*, Racialized Persons*, Persons with disabilities.

*In this process, we are using the terms “Indigenous Peoples’’ and “Racialized Persons” as they align with international usage and in this process replace the legislative terms “Aboriginal peoples” and “Visible Minorities’’ that appear in the Employment Equity Act and the Employment Equity Regulations. The definitions have not changed.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

- Willingness and ability to travel in Canada and abroad;

- Willingness and ability to work off-site;

- Willingness and ability to work in a laboratory space with possible exposure to chemical vapours or dusts and where minor discomfort may occur;

- Willingness to work overtime.


CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

- Secret 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

ASSESSMENT :
The review of the CV and cover letter (preselection phase) will be done the week of July 12. Successful applicants will be notified by end of July.

The next phase of assessment will be in September 2022.

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.