Archivist

Update: The closing date has been modified.

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

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.

Intent of the process

The intent is to create a pool that could be used to fill other HR-02 positions within Library and Archives Canada with different tenures, language profiles and security.

There is a possibility that a position could be staffed in Vancouver (British-Columbia).

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 :
Master’s degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in information science, archival science, library science, social sciences, humanities, public administration or some other specialty relevant to the position.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE :
Experience performing various research projects using archival or historical sources.

Experience in using online and analog research tools as part of a research project or in a professional environment.

Experience in appraisal, acquisition, arrangement, description or in providing reference services in an archival or library context; or experience in information management.

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

Various language requirements
English or French essential
Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB, CBC/CBC, CCC/CCC

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE :
Knowledge of archival science

ABILITIES :
Ability to plan, organize and establish priorities ;
Ability to communicate effectively in writing ;
Ability to communicate effectively orally.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY :
Client service orientation
Judgement
Adaptability
Working effectively with others
Being results oriented

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

ASSET EXPERIENCE :
Experience in processing or describing specialized media (architecture, art, audiovisual, cartography, philately or photography).

Experience in working with Indigenous related cultural heritage.

Experience in working with digital archives.

Experience in interpreting or applying Access to Information and Privacy legislation either provincially or federally.

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS :
LAC’s Employment Equity Plan includes objectives for correcting the under-representation of designated groups under the Employment Equity Act (visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with a disability, women) within certain occupational groups. In the context of this selection process, employment equity may be used as an organizational need to fill one or more positions by a qualified person who is a member of the Indigenous equity group. Accordingly, if you are a member of this designated group and you wish to be considered for placement using the employment equity criterion, you must ensure you self-identify for this purpose at the time of application.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS :
Availability and willingness to work overtime.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance ; or
Secret security clearance ; or
Top secret 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

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 written exam will be conducted
- A reference check 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.