Collections Specialist IV

Department Name: Parks Canada
Location: Calgary
Classification: SI - 04
Salary: $55,964 to $64,962 (per annum)
Closing Date: November 21, 2006 - 23:59, Pacific Time Useful Information
Reference Number: CAP06J-006707-000061
Selection Process Number: 06-PKS-WNSC-OC-057
Employment Tenure: This is a permanent full time opportunity.
Vacancies: 1

Website: For further information on the department, please visit Parks Canada

Who Can Apply:

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• Persons residing or employed in Calgary, Alberta, and within a 1300 km radius of Calgary Alberta, within Canadian territory, extending to, amongst others, Victoria, BC, Yellowknife, NT, Winnipeg, MB.
  
  The distance between your residence or your employment location and the position location will be determined using data provided by the Natural Resources Canada, Geomatics Canada's website. For information on how to use this website please click here: http://www.jobs-emplois.gc.ca/menu/radius_e.htm

Citizenship

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Preference will be given to Canadian citizens. Please indicate in your application the reason for which you are entitled to work in Canada: Canadian citizenship, permanent resident status or work permit.

Language Proficiency

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Applicants must demonstrate in their application that they meet the following merit criteria to be retained for further consideration.

English essential

Education

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ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

Graduation from a recognized university with a degree in archaeology or museology, or a degree in another related field with 2 years or more of experience in an archaeological collections management position.

* Proof of education will be required prior to appointment.

Experience

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

Recent and significant experience:
 Analyzing archaeological information using computer databases;
 Archaeological fieldwork involving excavations and surveys; and
 Writing of archaeological reports.

The screening board cannot make assumptions about your experience. It is important that candidates clearly demonstrate to what degree they meet the above experience elements, giving detailed examples for EACH element.

Other Merit Criteria and Conditions of Employment

• Organizational Needs which may apply for this position.
  • Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, Persons in a visible minority group, Persons with disabilities, Women

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
• Willingness to undergo a Reliability Status security clearance.
• Possession of a valid Driver's license OR personal mobility to the extent normally associated with the possession of a valid Driver's license within the limits of the Treasury Board Policy.
• Travel and work irregular hours.
• Travel and work in remote wilderness locations.
• Ability to travel by boat, float plane, helicopter, off-road vehicle, or on foot to remote areas of parks, sites and marine conservation areas.
• Ability to handle and carry artifacts, soil and equipment up to the weight of 30 kg.

Statement of Merit Criteria

Applicants who meet the above criteria will also be assessed against the Statement of Merit Criteria for this position.

Work Environment

The Western and Northern Service Centre of the Parks Canada Agency is a network of professional and technical expertise established to support National Parks, National Historic Sites and National Marine Conservation Areas in Western and Northern Canada in the protection and presentation of cultural and natural resources.

Challenge

Reporting to the Cultural Resource Services Manager in Calgary the key duties of the position are:
Provide Alberta and British Columbia National Parks and National Historic Sites archaeological artifact collections and archaeological inventory management services. Undertake archaeological data input for National Parks and National Historic Sites resource management and planning needs. Maintain Alberta and British Columbia National Collections Management computerized database and other collections related databases. Assist with technical, security, upgrading, maintenance and service support of Archaeological Services' computers, computer programs and auxiliary equipment. Actively advise and train Service Unit staff, temporary staff, and field staff in database access and manipulation.

Additional Requirements / Comments

• NOTES: Candidates from outside the Federal Public Service may be required to pay for their own travel and relocation expenses.
• The Work Description is available upon request.
• A written exam may be administered.
• Parks Canada is committed to the principles of diversity and employment equity under the Employment Equity Act, and strives to ensure that our workforce reflects the diverse nature of Canadian society. We encourage women, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities and visible minorities to self-identify on their application.
• Preference will be given to Canadian Citizens. Please be sure to include information concerning your citizenship on the application.
• In accordance with paragraph 8(2)(a) of the Privacy Act, information or material, whether provided directly by the candidate or otherwise obtained by the selection board, used during the selection process for the purpose of assessing a candidate may be used as part of the selection review and recourse processes. Such relevant information may be provided to third parties, such as other candidates or their representatives, who have a legitimate reason to be aware of that information.
• For inquires, please contact: Maxine McMillan Email: maxine.mcmillan@pc.gc.ca Human Resources Western and Northern Service Centre, Telephone:(204) 983-7034 We thank all candidates who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
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Information to be provided:

When you apply, you must provide the following information or your application will be rejected:

• Your resumé.
• You must ensure that you select at least one employment type when submitting your application: Employment Tenure

Only on-line applications are accepted.

If you do not have Internet access in your home or through friends, relatives or neighbours, here are some suggested alternate locations: campus career centres, libraries, community centres, Internet cafés, Canada/Student Employment Centres, and Public Service Commission (PSC) regional offices. You may also call 1-800 O-Canada (1-800-622-6232), or TTY 1-800-926-9105, for information on the nearest public Internet access location.

If after trying these options you still cannot access the Internet, please call the toll free number 1-888-780-4444; or toll free TTY/TDD 1-800-465-7735 (telecommunications device for the hearing impaired and speech impaired persons); or the nearest PSC office.

Important Messages

Interested persons must meet each essential qualification to be appointed to the position. A person may be appointed to the position even though he/she does not meet any or all of the asset qualifications. However, meeting these criteria is desirable and may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed.

Your resume must clearly demonstrate how you meet the requirements.

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Questions regarding travel and relocation.

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. As a result, it promotes employment equity and encourages candidates to indicate voluntarily on their application if they are a woman, an Aboriginal person, a person with a disability or a member of a visible minority group.

The Public Service of Canada is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or testing, you should advise the Public Service Commission or the departmental official in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.