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The Library of Parliament is a non-partisan organization providing stimulating and rewarding work in support of Canadian parliamentary democracy.

We recognize that our employees are our most important asset and, as such, we offer excellent benefits, a minimum of four weeks’ vacation leave, flexible work schedule options, 35-hour work week, learning opportunities to support professional and career development, competitive salaries and more!
The Library of Parliament believes that the excellence for which it is known is enhanced by nurturing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity, values differences and supports the full participation of all employees.

The Library is committed to creating and maintaining a diverse workforce reflecting the communities in which we live and work, the clients with whom we work, and Canadian society as a whole.
Our Information and Document Resource Services (IDRS) provides high-quality, substantive and timely information, reference and documentation services to parliamentarians and their staff by building, managing, preserving and optimizing access to the Library’s information assets.
We are currently looking for candidates to staff the following position: Team Lead, Preservation Laboratory The Team Lead, Preservation Laboratory, is responsible for contributing to the strategic priorities of long-term preservation and access as they apply to a variety of collection materials, including commercially purchased circulating collections, parliamentary publications, rare books and heritage assets.
The Team Lead contributes to these objectives by developing a centre of expertise in the fields of preservation, binding, conservation, and by coordinating these functions within the Library’s Preservation Laboratory.

TEAM LEAD, PRESERVATION LABORATORY COLLECTION ACCESS AND PRESERVATION DIVISION Indeterminate CGS-8* ($74,053-$85,048) (Bilingual staffing – imperative: CBB/CBB) Note: This position is not eligible for regular telework.
The location of work is on-site at Library of Parliament workplaces located in the National Capital Region.

* The salary scale is based on 2019 rates.

Page 1  3 LIBRARY OF PARLIAMENT For the purposes of this selection process, the competencies listed in the attached Competency Profile will be evaluated.
The following knowledge criteria will also be evaluated: • Knowledge of processes and standards for the preservation, handling, assessment, restoration, conservation and maintenance of library collections, including paper and books, artefacts and artworks • Comprehensive knowledge of the theories, principles and practices/techniques of commercial and fine binding, restoration and conservation To be considered, candidates must have: • Successful completion of post-secondary education in a field related to the duties of the position, or an acceptable combination of relevant education, training and experience • A minimum of 3 years' experience of bookbinding, preservation, restoration, conservation or demonstrable experience in a related field • Experience leading a team or project • Experience in collaborating and fostering partnerships with clients, and internal and external partners Asset(s): • Experience in supervising a team, assigning workload and providing feedback on the quality of work produced • Experience providing coaching, mentoring and training to employees • Experience in coordinating projects and managing timelines • Experience working with historic collections, arts and artefacts, or heritage spaces • Knowledge of library collections and how they are organized Candidates retained in this selection process will be required to obtain successfully: • A second-language evaluation (Bilingual staffing – imperative: CBB/CBB) • A pre-employment screening Additional Information: • The Library of Parliament welcomes all candidates to apply and encourages applications from Indigenous persons, racialized persons, 2SLGBTQI+ persons, and persons with disabilities for this position.
• This selection process is open to the public Page 2  3 LIBRARY OF PARLIAMENT • This selection process may include a second-language evaluation, a written qualifying exam, and an interview.

A portfolio of sample bindery work may also be requested.

The interview will consist of behavioural, situational and knowledge-based questions.

Candidates will be required to pass each stage in order to move to the next stage of the selection process.
• We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the staffing process.

If you require accommodations during any phase of the evaluation process, please contact us at LOPCareers-CarrieresBDP@parl.gc.ca.

• Qualified candidates from this selection process may be considered for determinate or indeterminate positions at the Library of Parliament that require similar knowledge and/or competencies.
• The vaccination requirement for employees of the Library of Parliament established by the Policy on COVID-19 Vaccination was suspended.

The Library of Parliament will continue to follow the situation closely, and should the epidemiological conditions change, we will assess whether there is a need to reinstate the vaccination policy and the associated essential condition of employment applicable to indeterminate, determinate, student and intern hiring.
• Education and experience requirements will be used to determine which candidates will be asked to participate in the next stage of the selection process.

• Satisfactory references and proof of education are essential conditions of appointment.

• Travel and relocation expenses are the responsibility of the candidates.

• Only those legally permitted to work in Canada can participate in this selection process.

Apply no later than 16 July 2023 – 11:59 p.m. (Eastern Time).
To apply, please send us your curriculum vitae, along with a covering letter indicating how you meet each of the education and experience requirements of the position.

Please quote your full name and Staffing Process 23-LOP-73 in your documents and in the subject line of your email.

Send your application by email at LOPCareers-CarrieresBDP@parl.gc.ca.

Questions?

Contact Human Resources at LOPCareers-CarrieresBDP@parl.gc.ca.

We thank you for your interest.


Please note that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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