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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, learning opportunities to support professional and career development, competitive salaries, and more!
Our Information and Document Resource Service (IDRS) provides high-quality, substantive and timely information and documentation to Parliament and its 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: Director, Collection Strategy and Development (CSD).
IDRS provides an unparalleled opportunity for you to contribute your knowledge and skills to a dynamic team of information and library professionals.

The position of Director, CSD, is an opportunity to contribute to the leadership of a key function at the Library of Parliament and in service of the Parliament of Canada.

The Director, CSD will bring dynamic leadership, sound knowledge and a collaborative spirit to this important and evolving role.
DIRECTOR, COLLECTION STRATEGY AND DEVELOPMENT INFORMATION AND DOCUMENT RESOURCE SERVICE Indeterminate Position LEX-1 ($112,300–$132,100)* (Bilingual staffing – imperative: CBC/CBC) *Rates of pay include economic increases up to 2017; Eligible for performance pay NOTE: This selection process may also be used to establish a pool of prequalified candidates that could be used to staff determinate and indeterminate positions at the Library of Parliament that require similar knowledge or competencies.
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: • • In-depth knowledge of strategies, trends and issues related to collection development, including evidence-based approaches and collection assessment In-depth knowledge of issues related to electronic resource management, licensing, vendor relationship management, and contracting and procurement policies Page 1  3 LIBRARY OF PARLIAMENT • • In-depth knowledge of legislation and policies related to the acquisition, dissemination and use of information resources including copyrighted materials In-depth knowledge of trends and issues in media monitoring To be considered, candidates must have: • A Master of Library Science degree or a Master of Library and Information Science degree from a recognized university • Experience leading and managing change related to the shift from traditional to emerging information formats • Experience dealing with media inquiries and public-facing functions • Recent** experience managing acquisition budgets and negotiating and managing complex licensing agreements • Recent** experience successfully collaborating and managing relationships with vendors, clients, and other stakeholders • Recent experience** in leading and building a high-performing team of professionals, and implementing human resources strategies • Experience providing advice and recommendations to senior executives within the areas of accountability relating to Collection Strategy and Development Assets: • Recent** experience developing and implementing procedures and performance indicators • Recent** experience leading projects, initiatives and teams through significant change, including business process change **Recent experience is defined as experience acquired within the last five (5) years.
Candidates retained in this selection process will be required to obtain: • A successful second-language evaluation (Bilingual staffing – imperative: CBC/CBC) • A successful pre-employment screening Additional Information: • This selection process is open to the public and to employees of the Library of Parliament, the Senate, the House of Commons, the Office of the Senate Ethics Officer, the Office of the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner, the Parliamentary Protective Service, and the Office of the Parliamentary Budget Officer.
• This selection process will include a second-language evaluation, an interview and may also include a written qualifying exam.

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.
• 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.

• Education and experience requirements will be used to determine which candidates will be asked to participate in the next stage of the selection process.

Page 2  3 LIBRARY OF PARLIAMENT Satisfactory references and proof of education are essential conditions of appointment.
• • Travel and relocation expenses are the responsibility of the candidates.

• 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 we live in and work in, the clients we work with, and Canadian society at large.
Preference will be given to Canadian citizens and to permanent residents who are legally able to work in Canada.

Applicants who have a valid work permit may also be considered.

• Apply no later than 16 November 2020 – 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 Staffing Process 20-LOP-193 in your documents and, if you apply by email, in the subject line of your email.

Send us your application: By email: LOPCareers-CarrieresBDP@parl.gc.ca By fax: 613-995-9582 By mail: 50 O’Connor Street Library of Parliament Human Resources Directorate Ottawa, ON K1A 0A9 Questions?

Contact Human Resources at 343-542-4836 or LOPCareers-CarrieresBDP@parl.gc.ca.

We thank all those who apply.


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

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