Clerk Positions (Circulation and Services) *INVENTORY*

Update: In an effort to enhance diversity and inclusion and to remove or mitigate biases and barriers, the assessment committee decided that the following asset criterion would not be used for staffing purposes: ''Previous work experience at Library and Archives Canada."

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

When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to an inventory for future vacancies. As positions become available, applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment.

Work environment

------ 🌟WHY WORK WITH US? 🌟 ------

LAC offers you a collaborative, respectful and inclusive team environment and an organization that values work-life balance and mental health.

We are a federal institution responsible for acquiring, processing, preserving and providing access to our documentary heritage and serving as the continuing memory of the Government of Canada and its institutions. Furtuer more, by contributing to the transformation of the institution’s services, you will be doing something important: you will give Canadians easier access to their history, under the Access to Information Act and the Privacy Act.

Do you want to be part of a large-scale initiative to improve Canadians’ access to archival documents under the care of Library and Archives Canada (LAC)? Are you action-oriented and a fast learner? Do you show initiative? We need you!

Intent of the process

The purpose of this inventory is to create and maintain a pool of candidates for term or indeterminate opportunities within Library and Archives Canada across Canada.This inventory could also be used to offer casual contract, deployment, acting, assignment and secondment.

📣 ***Application pulls will occur "as needed." ***

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 an acceptable combination of education, training or experience.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
Experience in using various office software such as Outlook, Excel AND Word.

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

Various language requirements
- Bilingual imperative BBB/BBB
- French Essential
- English Essential

Information on language requirements

ABILITIES:
- Ability to communicate effectively orally;
- Ability to communicate effectively in writing;
- Ability to safely lift boxes weighing up to 20 kilograms (50 lbs).

PERSONNAL SUITABILITIES:
- Client Service Orientation;
- Working effectively with others;
- Judgment;
- Reliability;
- Attention to detail.

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

EDUCATION (ASSET):
Successful completion of an information technician program or certification, or museum studies program.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE (ASSETS):

Previous work experience at Library and Archives Canada;

Recent* experience in delivering services to the public;

*Recent is defined as two consecutive years in the last five years.

Experience in the use of an automated tracking system*;

*An automated Tracking system is a software used for tracking the location of assets in an order or in an inventory for exemple.

Experience in delivering services to the public in a cultural environment such as museums libraries and/or archives;

Experience in data entry;

Experience using power and hand-operated transportation devices, such as: pallet movers, book carts, material transporter, art carts and other transportation devices, to safely and efficiently carry out storage and retrieval operations.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
- Security: Reliability or Secret;
- Willing and able to lift and carry boxes weighing up to 20 kg (50 lbs).

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Willing and able to work between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on schedule determined by the employer as required.

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

HOW TO APPLY :
- Click on "Apply Online."
- Ensure that your personal information is complete and accurate.
- Answer the screening questions and any other sections of the job posting.
- Upload the latest version of your resume.

TOOLS:
- Prescreening questions
- An interview will be conducted.
- A reference check will be conducted
- A physical test (ability to safely lift boxes weighing up to 20 kg.) will be conducted.

Please note that the ability to communicate effectively in writing will be assessed as part of your application to this process (your answers to the screening questions). Also, all information and communications collected during the selection process, from the time of application to the end of the process, will be used to evaluate the candidates.

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.

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.