Assistant Conservation Scientist

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Duties

Through the Emerging Professionals Program and with guidance from senior staff, the Assistant Conservation Scientist will:

- Undertake scientific analysis of works of art and heritage objects to determine their chemical composition and identify possible degradation issues;
- Participate in research projects on topics related to heritage conservation and conservation science;
- Provide technical advice and scientific analysis reports to heritage clients on behalf of the Canadian Conservation Institute.

Work environment

The Conservation Science Division works with heritage professionals across Canada to answer a wide range of scientific questions relating to heritage objects and collections. Through applied research and scientific services, our activities include:

- Understanding, evaluating and improving new conservation treatments and materials;
- Scientific photo-documentation;
- Analysis of heritage objects;
- Aging and deterioration studies;
- Development of new analytical methodologies.

We strive to contribute to the knowledge, the accessibility and the sustainability of heritage collections in Canada.

Canadian Conservation Institute is located at 1030 Innes Road, Ottawa.

Creating a welcoming, diverse, accessible, accommodating and inclusive workplace remains a top priority for the department. Indigenous communities (First Nations, Inuit, and Métis) in Canada are diverse and have customs that dictate the care and handling of sacred or other important items. CCI recognizes the importance of respecting all such protocols and strengthening partnerships with Indigenous Peoples, guided by reconciliation. As such, CCI recognizes the special status of Indigenous applicants as the holders of unique, constitutionally protected Aboriginal and treaty rights.

Intent of the process

The need is to staff the position of Assistant Conservation Scientist on a temporary basis for 1 year.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

Definition of an essential qualification: Mandatory for the work to be performed. Be sure you have these qualifications when you apply.

Education (Essential qualification).

1. Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution, with acceptable specialization in physics, geology, chemistry, archaeology or some other science relevant to the position.

Note.
1. The courses for the specialization must be acceptable and must have been taken at a recognized post-secondary institution, but not necessarily within a degree program in the required specialization.

Degree equivalency

Experiences (essential qualifications).

1. Experience in using analytical instrumentation for the chemical or physical analysis of materials.

Some examples may include:
- Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy;
- Scanning electron microscopy /energy dispersive spectrometry (SEM/EDS);
- Raman spectroscopy
- X-ray fluorescence spectrometry (XRF);
- X-ray diffraction (XRD);
- Optical microscopy;
- Gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) or others.

2. Experience in the interpretation of results from the chemical analysis of materials for the elucidation of chemical composition or structure.

Some examples may include:
- Determination of functional groups from FTIR spectra;
- Determination of elemental composition from SEM/EDS;
- Identification of crystalline components from XRD patterns;
- Determination of chemical composition from GC-MS chromatograms and mass spectra.

Note for all experiences:

Experience may have been acquired through professional work or academic studies. For example, laboratory components of courses in the Bachelor’s degree program, summer research internships, etc.

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

Definition of an asset qualification: Not mandatory for the job.

You may still apply for this position even if you do not possess the asset qualifications.

Experience (Asset qualification).

1. Experience in undertaking scientific research, either as a stand-alone project or as a contribution to a larger project.

This can include project design, proposal, experimentation, analysis and interpretation of results.

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

English or French
The linguistic profile of the position to be staffed is unilingual English or French essential.

Information on language requirements

Competencies (Essential qualifications): The competencies being assessed will be confirmed at each stage of the process.

1. Showing initiative and being action-oriented.
- Adapt to opportunities and problems.

2. Critical and conceptual thinking.
- Recognize relevant facts of a situation.

3. Working effectively with others.
- Develop harmonious relations with peers.

4. Communication (oral and writing).
- Deliver and receive messages efficiently.

5. Science knowledge.
- Knowledge of the chemistry and composition of general classes of materials that can be found in cultural heritage objects or conservation materials.

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

Organizational needs.

In support of our equity, 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: Persons with disabilities, Racialized Persons, Indigenous Peoples.

We encourage you to self-declare during the online application process under the Employment Equity section.

Operational Requirements.

1. Willingness and ability to work a minimum of 4 days per week in-person in the office to perform the duties of the position.

2. Willingness and ability to occasionally work off-site.

3. Willingness and ability to work in a laboratory space where exposure to chemical vapors, fumes, odors or dust may occur, resulting in mild discomfort.

Conditions of employment

Reliability 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

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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.