Reference Number: 19-968-08-040
Closing Date: 2019-04-17
Who Can Apply: Canadian Citizens
Salary Range: $78,800 - $95,870
Language Requirement: Bilingual Imperative (CBB/CBB)
Job Summary
Manage projects as assigned, including definition of purpose and scope of
project, creation of a project team, organization and management of project
tasks, and reporting to management and project client.
Participate on project teams within operational branches, coordinating
contextual open source research and awareness services, in collaboration with
Information Centre colleagues.
Conduct effective reference interviews, analyse and interpret information and
research requests, in order to determine the exact nature of the information
requirement, and appropriate search strategies and sources for responding to
the requirement.
Conduct research exploiting a wide variety of information sources, using
diverse and complex search strategies and protocols.
Evaluate results of research in order to determine the relevance of retrieval
to the information requirement, the necessity to follow-up on new information
uncovered, or to revise strategy to look for related information.
Design customized reports for requesters, providing analysis of contents,
highlighting possible biases, unique information, and key findings.
Design and deliver educational workshops, aimed at facilitating informed and
resource-effective use of open information resources and services by Service
employees.
Establish and maintain a thorough knowledge of Service interests and
priorities, through various means, including ongoing liaison with Service
colleagues and contribute to Research unit planning, and participate in
Information Centre promotional programs.
Education
Masters degree in Library Studies and four (4) years of experience
Underfill Level 7
Masters degree in Library Studies and three (3) years of experience
Notes
Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience
The successful applicant will need to follow a developmental plan in order to
reach the full level of the position. Hence, the successful applicant will
initially be appointed to the position as a level 07 ( $69,350 - $84,360),
until they reach the full-working level where they will qualify for the level
08 ( $78,800 - $95,870) position. Inability to meet the objectives of the
developmental plan will result in the employee staying at the level 07.
The educational program must be from an accredited learning institution
recognized in Canada.
If you completed a program outside of Canada you will be required to obtain
proof of a Canadian equivalency at your expense through a recognized credential
assessment service.
Experience
Experience working as a systems librarian/information specialist in a
library/records management/information centre environment.
Candidates must also possess:
Experience in managing integrated library systems.
Experience in database configuration, developing and customizing web based
interfaces, troubleshooting and enhancing system capabilities and/or writing
scripts for data retrieval and presentation.
Experience in project management and/or serving as part of specialized project
teams.
Experience providing advice to management, colleagues, and clients.
Assets
Experience working in a UNIX environment
Experience working with Perl and/or JavaScript
Experience with Microsoft Excel
Competencies
Adaptability/Flexibility
Analytical Skills
Judgement
Organizational – Multitasking Skills
Teamwork
Conditions of Employment
Upon appointment, an employee shall remain in their new position for two (2)
years.
Candidates must be willing and able to work overtime as required
Notes
A written exam will be used as part of the overall assessment combined with the
competency based interview.
Reference Links
Salary Grade Breakdown
Government of Canada language requirements definition
Security Requirements
Candidates must be eligible to receive an Enhanced Top Secret security
clearance. The process involves a security interview, a polygraph, and a
background investigation that includes credit and financial verifications. The
use of illegal drugs is a criminal offense. Drug use is an important factor
considered in your reliability and suitability assessment during the selection
process. Therefore it is important not to use any illegal drugs from the time
you submit your application.
Important
Applicants must clearly demonstrate in their application how they meet each
Education and Experience criteria. Failure to do so will result in the
applicant being screened out of the career opportunity.
CSIS is a separate employer and is not subject to the Public Service Employment
Act (PSEA). CSIS has its own classification, compensation system, and a
different staffing regime. As such, we use a different staffing process and
terminology.
CSIS is committed to diversity and inclusion and the equitable participation of
all Canadians. Should you require accommodation in relation to a disability,
please tell us at the beginning of the selection process. This information will
be kept confidential.
The personal information provided in your application is protected under the
Privacy Act and will be held in Personal Information Bank SIS/P-PU-025.
We thank all applicants for their interest in CSIS. However, only those who are
selected for further consideration will be contacted.
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